New start, New Ideas: 7 Tips for Starting off a “Strong” Year
Ted Loo, personal fitness trainer
January 2006
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The New Year is not about resolutions but really a time to start things anew; so here are 7 tips that you can implement into your lifestyle to have a healthy and fit year.
1. Goals
If you don’t know what you want to accomplish how are you going
to get there? Write down your health & fitness goals. Remember keep
them Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely.
2. Periodization Training
Do you always train the same way? Your body easily adapts so break up
your training into 3 to 4 week cycles. Each cycle you would train differently
depending on the desired result whether it’s for strength, muscle
gain or endurance for example.
3. Find a partner/mentor/personal trainer
Use a training partner, mentor or hire a personal trainer to hold you
accountable – it’s about commitment.
4. Support team
Tell others your goals and what you are doing. You’ll be surprised
how many people will support and root for you.
5. Safe proof the kitchen
Go through your kitchen and get rid of all the foods that are not in your
meal plan. Do you really need those cookies and chocolates around to tempt
you?
6. Pack your own lunch
It’s easier to eat healthy if you are packing your own lunch rather
than eating out all the time.
7. Reward/motivation
As motivation I will often give myself a reward at the end of a training
cycle. For example, scheduling a vacation is not only rewarding but it
can be a motivating factor to look your best.
To make achieving your fitness goals a plan you'll achieve this year, contact us at info@tedloofitness.com or 604.626.3560.
With
a wedding date set for Maui and a close-fitting dress selected, Kelly
had only 8 months to get ready for the day of her life. With the help
of Ted Loo Fitness, Kelly got the inspiration, motivation
and sculpted body she wanted for her special day.