Getting the family involved in a collective fitness effort is one thing, but sustaining interest over an extended period requires determination. As with all new experiences, interest in exercising tends to be fervent initially, but this can fade in time if steps aren’t taken to circumvent boredom.
Always have a plan
Everyone knows the saying about failure to plan being planning to fail, and this is particularly applicable when you want the family to exercise together frequently. Setting goals and defining schedules allows family members to keep track of fitness efforts, gauge progress that has been made, and stay motivated.
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Get to the ‘Core’ Issue in 2009
December 17th, 2008 by Joe Lawrence | Cardio, Eating & Exercise, Exercises, Family Fitness, Running, Sports, Strength Training
Ahh, in just a few more weeks the new year will be here. It is going to take us a couple of weeks to stop writing 2008 on all of our documents and even less time to forget our resolutions. That is right, you heard me. We make resolutions very spontaneously and never implement an actual plan to carry them out for any real length of time.
This year will be different. You have the next few weeks to create a solid plan and schedule the time for implementation. First, what is your fitness goal for 2009? Mine is to focus
This year will be different. You have the next few weeks to create a solid plan and schedule the time for implementation. First, what is your fitness goal for 2009? Mine is to focus
The Best Daily Plan Ever
October 21st, 2008 by Joe Lawrence | Eating & Exercise, Exercises, Family Fitness, Strength Training
"When Chuck Norris does push ups, he doesn't push himself up, he pushes the Earth down." After doing this workout plan people are going to say your name in place of Chuck's. All it is going to take is a few minutes each day to do very common exercises.
First of all, this plan is best to supplement your current plan. With it you will gradually build your endurance and strength. You will only do one set of push ups, crunches and lunges.
Here is the plan for day one: Do as many push ups as you can on day one. (ex. 40 total push ups,
First of all, this plan is best to supplement your current plan. With it you will gradually build your endurance and strength. You will only do one set of push ups, crunches and lunges.
Here is the plan for day one: Do as many push ups as you can on day one. (ex. 40 total push ups,
