Why we should exercise
Exercise is great for the human body. We often feel great doing it and even better when we can see the results. Like anything else though, sometimes we have a little trouble getting started. Maybe the covers are hugging us too tight or work has been too long for us to get a workout in. During those times we need a little kick in the butt. A little motivation.
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” - C.S. Lewis
Embracing a new theory
One of the best ways to develop good motivation is to understand your own motivation. Not all motivation is created equal. Some people get motivated by motivational quotes, videos, or music. Others are motivated by pictures of their previous selves in peak shape and knowing they can get back there. Another way to develop motivation is from self-determination theory (SDT). People develop a motivational approach for a particular activity based on the way participation in that activity meets their basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness (https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness).
When an exercise program meets these needs, a more confident and healthy motivation approach is created. Exercise will then be more enjoyable, you won’t mind going the extra mile and adherence will be at an all-time high. The flip side is that if these needs are not met, then motivation to continue in that activity will cease to exist. TrueCoach4Me encourages customers toward their goals. Our customers have likewise been supportive of each other because we are all on the same journey.
Benefits of exercising
Before taking on any endeavor, it is important to understand the why. Time goes by quickly, so why take the time to exercise? Since we know time is passing quickly, we want to prolong our time on this earth. We can do that by exercising which helps prevents heart diseases, allows you to better control your weight, build strong bones, and put you in a better frame of mind according to medlineplus.org. Better still, exercise allows you to fall asleep faster, extinguish bad habits and eat better. Think about it. If you are receiving all of the rewards of exercising suddenly that double cheeseburger doesn’t look so good anymore. If breathing is especially important when you are going through a workout routine, then why smoke to damage the lungs you depend on? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) writes that people who spend 150 minutes a week being physically active have a 33 percent lower risk of all causes of death than those who do not exercise. That kind of commitment might sound like a lot, but in reality, it is only 20 minutes a day. We all enjoy time spent with those we love and exercise might extend that time even for one more day.
Ways to exercise for better strength and cardio
Strength and cardio go hand-in-hand with your workout routine. You can work on one but not the other, but you will find yourself lacking. Strength workouts will give you power, but without cardio you will lack stamina for a longer workout. Cardio will give you endurance, but without strength workouts you will be not be build muscles.
Deadlifts, squats, pullups, pushups and lunges are suggested exercises to be the center of your workout. Cardio workouts are not strictly treadmill or elliptical exercises either. The use of kettle bell swings and jump squats are also at your disposal.
High knees, jump rope, squat jumps, bear crawls and a variety of kettle bell and plank workouts involve both strength and cardio in your exercise.
Sign up for classes
TrueCoach4Me offers a variety of classes that incorporate cardiovascular and strength workouts to help customers gain endurance, flexibility, core strength, and mobility. TRX Yoga-lates, Combo Bootcamp, and Barre are offered to groups of 3 people at the home-studio. Zumba and Strong Bootcamp are offered online.
For more information, visit TrueCoach4Me.com, email info@TrueCoach4Me.com, or call/text 502-512-8783.
References
https://medlineplus.gov/benefitsofexercise.html
https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/fulltext/2008/01000/motivation_for_exercise__applying_theory_to_make_a.8.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/trainer-qa-how-to-mix-cardio-and-strength-building-to-zap-fat/
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/trainer-qa-how-to-mix-cardio-and-strength-building-to-zap-fat/
