HOW TO PREVENT BECOMING A POST-RESOLUTION DROP-OUT - Part 1

More than half of people who start a new exercise program will quit within the first six months.  Here are some strategies to keep from becoming a disappointed statistic:

Goal Setting - Try training for something vs. exercising randomly as a motivational tool.  Be sure to cross-train to reach these goals as well as to prevent boredom and injury. 

Scheduling - Schedule workouts on your calendar to elevate their importance to that of your other commitments.

Support - Find workout buddies who will motivate you to stick with your program.

Realistic Attitudes - Avoid "all-or nothing" thinking.  A brief workout is better than none -- progress, not perfection!
Source: American Council on Exercise

Next month: more drop-out prevention tips . . .


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