General Fitness Tips

Here’s a quick top ten of what we feel are some of the best general fitness tips.

 Goals

 Before you start any new program always write down your goals 

Plan

 Once you have set out your goals, draw up a plan on how you will achieve them.

 Take a before photo 

The change will be gradual and it is often difficult to see by looking in the mirror but take a picture every month and see the changes.

 Do a fitness test 

Before you start a new regime make sure you know your current state of fitness. 

Take your time to stay up to date

 Read the latest fitness magazines and books so you can stay up to date with current fitness developments.

 Keep a journal

 Keep a food and fitness journal; you will be surprised at what it will reveal. 

Eat several small meals

 Eat several small meals through the day rather than the accepted “three square meals.”

Drink water 

Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water a day

 Ward off stress

 Take time to relax and reflect every day.

Think positively

Think positively, negative feelings can set back your gains