We all see it. In the week following New Years, gyms are packed full of new exercisers ready and enthusiastic to get back into the game, this year will be the year to lose those 5, 15, or 20 pounds. But by March gym attendance is back down to normal. While New Years resolutions are great, why not take the initiative now and start working to achieve your fitness goals today.
Start by deciding on what you want to achieve. Make a realistic, measurable goal for yourself, whether it’s being able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting tired, or running a marathon, decide on a point to work toward. This will help you stay motivated and be able to track your progress towards that goal.
Plan out what you’re going to do. Improving your fitness often means making permanent lifestyle changes. A little preparation can make the difference between relapsing to old bad habits and a successful exercise routine.
Set aside time to exercise on a regular basis. Commit a specific amount of time to exercising every week, make it a routine, and stick to it. This way it will already be planned into your schedule and you won’t have to go searching for the time to exercise.
There’s no better time to start than now. It’s easy to put things off until tomorrow, next week, or until the New Year. Ask yourself this: if not now, then when is it going to happen? Don’t put off achieving improved health and fitness until tomorrow, start now!
What will it take for you to make the decision to start exercising? Leave a comment on what has prevented you from starting or maintaining your workouts.
About the author
Dwayne Wimmer founded Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio in 2001, excited to bring a new concept about personal training to the people of Philadelphia’s Main Line in Pennsylvania. Driven by knowledge and results both, while a strength coach at Villanova University, he worked closely with world class athletes such as Brian Westbrook, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, on strength training and conditioning for optimal performance. Dwayne’s client base extends much further than world class athletes. Along with athletes, he works with adolescents to seniors, and he’s a highly acclaimed and sought out personal trainer who has received numerous awards, such as Best of the Main Line Personal Training Studio and Best Main Line Personal Trainer. A graduate of Missouri Western State University, Dwayne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in Coaching. Aside from personal training, he’s spent time as a physical education teacher, strength and conditioning coach, and a football coach, but has found his passion and home in the fitness industry, inspiring and reaching out to others. As a strong believer in continuing to learn, Dwayne has also taken classes at East Stroudsburg University toward a Masters Degree in Sports Management. He can add author to his list of accomplishments, having created a chapter in the upcoming book The Soul of Success with Jack Canfield, renowned for the Chicken Soup series. To get to the point where he is now, Dwayne has always been thankful for the support of his father, a man who always believed in his mission and saw the need for what it was that Dwayne envisioned. During his free time, Dwayne is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys viewing the amazing landscapes and finding good restaurants to enjoy that are off the beaten path. He also takes advantage of opportunities to travel and experience many other cities while attending fitness seminars and giving presentations about the industry he is so passionate about. As a way to give back to the community that has been a part of his entire life, Dwayne has created Vertex Fitness PUMPED (People United Making Progress through Education and Donations), which provides support to area non-profits through a community-wide outreach effort. At this time, they help three non-profits per year in the Philadelphia area. For more information from Dwayne, you may contact him at (610) 525-6604, dwayne@vertexfit.com