Are you determined to make 2024 the year you finally start working out? If you’re wondering how to start and make it a lasting habit, you’re in the right place. As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to set the stage for a healthier, more active lifestyle. This beginner’s guide is designed for anyone who wants to begin their fitness journey, offering practical, beginner-friendly advice to help you stick with your workout routine. Let’s get a head start and make fitness a regular, enjoyable part of your life starting today!
What you will learn in this article:
Setting up an individual goal
You have to ask yourself, why do you want to workout in the first place and what do you want to achieve?
Do you want to get in shape?
Do you want to get stronger?
Do you want to learn Calisthenics skills?
Or do you just want to get more active and do something for your health. Of course you can also work on different goals at the same time and some of them can also be combined very well, but we still suggest to put most of your focus, time and energy into your main goal.
Besides your goals, it’s also important to find the right activity that suits you best. In our experience most people quit after a few weeks or months because they don’t like or even hate the workout they are doing.
Look nobody forces you to run, or work out on machines in a gym. You’re completely free to find the right form of training as long as it keeps you going and is still in line with your goals. Yes working out requires discipline but I still think you should enjoy your workouts at least a bit.
Setting short and long term goals
Short term goals are usually something you can achieve within a few months while long term goals could even take years.
For example:
A short term goal could be your first pull up. While a long term goal could be your first muscle up. Both are very important for your workout journey. A short term goal keeps you motivated because you can easily see progress, while a Long-term goal is important for the bigger picture.
Finding the right training location
If you’re not a gym person and prefer to train outside, go for it. If you don’t like training outside and also hate the gym, stick to Home workouts instead.
It doesn’t really matter where you’re working out as long as you get your training sessions done. So simply choose a training location that suits you best.
Schedule your workouts at convenient times
Most of you are probably already familiar with the good old “I’ll do it tomorrow excuse”. Fixed times can solve this problem and help yourself to stick to your workouts, rather than just working out when you’re in the “right mood”.
You also don’t have to start with hour-long-sessions. 30 minutes of scheduled training will work quite well in the beginning and even more important: it builds momentum and enforces the habit of working out.
Finding the right workout routine
If you’re clear about your goals, you’ll need a matching workout routine to achieve them. A good workout program should always be aligned with your goals and adapted to your current level of performance. Following random workout routines on the other hand is not really recommended.
Sure, even with a random routine you’ll get some newbie gains in the beginning, but the outcome will always be inferior to a focused training program. So resist the urge to switch up routines and exercises in every session and stick to a well thought out program instead.
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Make working out a habit
Sticking to your workout routine is easier said than done right? Sure many people start highly motivated, but still quit after just a few weeks. To avoid this, here are some quick tips that help you sticking to your workouts.
Make it social
If you schedule your training with a friend, you’ll be more likely to show up.
Try temptation bundling
Temptation bundling works by linking an action you want to do with an action you need to do. To make this work Set a rule. For example: I cannot play video games UNLESS I am doing my workout before.
Internalize the many benefits
When you don’t feel like exercising, remind yourself of how good you’ll feel during or after working out. If you can begin to associate being active with pleasure and how good you feel as a result of it, you’ll be more inclined to stick to your exercise routine.
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