Tips For Exercise Newbies

Appetizer
Get your fitness plan off to a good start

Main Course
We all have to start somewhere. If you are thinking about taking the very first step towards lifelong health by starting an exercise regimen, keep these tips in mind to make your transition to the fit life a bit smoother:

Err On the Side of Caution- When you are just starting out, sometimes your competitive instinct tells you to see just how much weight you can lift, how far you can run, or what kind of advanced yoga positions you can get into. This is generally a bad idea as it might lead to an injury. In the beginning, you surely should be exerting effort but not giving it your all just yet. Save that for a little further down the road.

Don’t Mind the Soreness - Most people who exercise regularly periodically experience muscle soreness, but it’s typically worse for people who are just starting out. Since your muscles aren’t accustomed to working so hard, you may even have problems doing simple things like walking and lifting light objects for a day or two. Don’t worry…this pain goes away over time, so continue to stick to your exercise routine.

Dabble a Little Bit - There are many, many forms of exercise out there, and if you are just starting out now is a good time to try a little bit of everything. Experiencing all of the different types of exercise that are available to you will help you get a better understanding of the exercises you like best. Plus, you will become more familiar with the various ways you can exert yourself physically.

Dessert
The trickiest part of any fitness plan is sticking to it, and people abandon their fitness program usually do so within the first few weeks. People who have been exercising for years or even months rarely just stop because they tend to miss their workouts both physically and mentally. The trick is to totally dedicate yourself to working out regularly for at least 6 weeks. If you can make it past that point, fitness will likely become a habit rather than a chore.

About Cafe Physique:
The mission of Café Physique is to help clients reach and exceed their personal fitness and nutrition goals. If you’re in need of an a nutritionist in Atlanta or an Atlanta personal trainer – Café Physique is the perfect solution. We offer Atlanta yoga instruction, Atlanta prenatal workouts, and Atlanta personal training. We also have private sessions of pilates that Atlanta residents are raving about. We invite you to let a member of our Atlanta registered dietitian staff or personal training team develop and implement a realistic and healthy lifestyle plan to meet your personal goals.