Seven ways to get instant energy

Is this another rant about exercise and its benefits? Yes it is. And if you're one of the many who rolled their eyes when you read this just give yourself two minutes to finish reading it. This message could change your life forever!

You may already know that given time regular exercise will improve your fitness and reduce your risk of some major health diseases. But did you know that regular exercise can have immediate benefits on your everyday life?

If I told you that by attending 6am bootcamps three mornings a week would improve your health and fitness, would you get up and go? Probably not. You don't doubt the benefits but it takes time to get those results. If I told you I'd give you a million dollars to take a 30 minute walk tomorrow morning would you do it? You bet you would! Money can be very motivating and the benefits would be immediate - shopping that same morning!

Let's look at some of the immediate benefits of exercise.
Energy. How good would it feel to actually have more energy at the end of the day to spend quality time with your kids? Patience. Life can be demanding and we certainly need lots of patience to cope. Focus. The project at work you have been procrastinating over will be finished in no time. Energy, patience and focus are three immediate benefits of exercise - you won't have to wait forever to get these results.

Given that I don't have a million bucks to give you, let's now think of some practical ways you can create your own motivation to feel more immediate benefits of exercise such as reducing stress and improving your mood. These benefits can be life changing for you and everyone around you!

I love stationery. I love all the gorgeous diaries you can choose from in every design and colour. I especially love buying one and opening it up and writing on a fresh page. This is your first step. Go buy yourself a gorgeous diary. Then ...

1. Create your own "reasons list". Jot down EVERY reason you can think of that you want to get healthy/get fit/lose weight/de-stress through consistent exercise. Here is someone else's list as an example.
■ more energy to spend quality time with my family at night
■ to be able to live a long, healthy life and to enjoy time with my children, husband, and grandchildren (eventually)
■ to feel comfortable in public
■ to be a more patient parent
■ to be more creative

Make a long, extensive list of your reasons. This may not seem important, but believe me, it is CRITICAL to be able to read this list when your motivation to exercise is waning. It's a powerful way to quickly get "re-motivated"!

2. Exercise with a friend. Statistics tell us that people who exercise with a friend are more successful at exercising consistently. You can keep each other accountable. Join in a group fitness class. Knowing that someone is waiting for you can be great motivation to show up and get it done! And remember to write down in your diary just how good you feel.
3. Exercise first thing in the morning. This may be your best time of the day. Our bodies were made to be active on a daily basis, but it doesn't have to be a huge workout every day.
4. Train for a local 5K or 10K walk or run with your friend. This can be great motivation to exercise on a regular basis. Don't think you can't do it ... think YOU CAN! Diary your progress.
5. Reward yourself! Put $3 in a piggy bank every time you exercise. Treat yourself at the end of the month to something you wouldn't normally buy or do like some new workout gear.
6. Keep records in that gorgeous diary of yours. Write down your exercise time (minutes) each day. Keep a running total for the month and year. You will just love how it reads.
7. Hire a personal trainer, they will keep you on track, keep you motivated, help with setting goals, and ensure you are working out in the most effective way possible for you to reach your objectives.

So there it is. The immediate benefits of exercise - energy, patience, focus and more. At Her Fitness we have a variety of exercise options to suit everyone from the complete beginner to the more experienced. We can make it happen for you, immediately.
Phone us today and if you become a member we will buy you a gorgeous diary to record your immediate benefits.
Her Fitness 59 Ingestre St
Ph: 3489121 Email: results@herfitness.co.nz