A Slow Start Can Still Win the Race!
The hardest part about starting a personal exercise program
is often just that—starting. For many of us, it’s pretty
intimidating. We become more self-conscious of our bodies
and fear that we’ll somehow “fail” at exercising. Your body
is designed for motion and exercise. You’ll do fine.
Patience Can Pay Off
If you start out at a level that's too tough for you, you
may experience lots of pain and virtually no gain. Be sure
to honor the current state of your body and your fitness
level before you dive in. If you’re out of shape, build up
your strength and stamina. Remember that you’re into
exercise for the long haul, in essence for the rest of your
life. You can afford the time it takes to get your body into
shape. When a person goes too fast, the ensuing bodily aches
and pains can prevent further exercise … and destroy
motivation. Don’t let this happen!
Remember the race between the tortoise and the hare? The
tortoise started slow but eventually won the race. When it
comes to exercising, you can start slow and build up your
“speed” over time to win your personal challenge. You don’t
need to compete with anyone.
Listen to Your Body
By tuning into the wisdom you have in your body already, you
can learn how to exercise to suit your personal needs. Just
as you have learned how to eat based on your body’s signals,
so, too, you can learn how to exercise by listening to your
body’s wisdom.
From
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