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LOG IC SAYS YE S,
but sometimes it's not so easy,
especially during the winter. No worries, though.
Focusing on the right things helps you maintain
motivation.
Winter Fitness Motivation
Here are a few ways to fi ght the winter fi tness blahs:
• Set various levels and types of goals. A simple goal
might be to walk for fi ve minutes a day or to exercise
for 20 minutes a day. Set more challenging short- and
long-range goals as you meet simple ones.
• Enjoy internal and external rewards. An internal
reward could be the feeling of accomplishment and self-
esteem you earn from knowing you've improved your
fi tness and energy levels. An external reward could be
treating yourself to a new pair of walking shoes.
• Improve slowly. If you try to do too much too soon,
you might hurt yourself or cause pain. Gradual,
ongoing improvement helps keep things interesting
and gives a constant sense of accomplishment. What
can you improve about what you're doing now?
• Fit exercise into your day. You don't have to spend
time in a gym to be active. Practically any physical
activity will improve your fi tness. Find ways to
integrate activity into your day. For example, use the
stairs at work, or walk during your child's theater
rehearsal or sports practice. Exercise variety in
different places can help prevent boredom and
increase the likelihood of staying active.
• Be fl exible with yourself. Make sure you're at least
as fl exible with yourself as you would be with a friend
or family member. Don't fret if you don't exercise for
a day or two, just get back on track. If your schedule
is particularly busy, gear workouts more toward
maintenance than improvement.
Looking fi tter, feeling more energetic and staying healthier: With so many benefi ts to an active
lifestyle, it should be easy to keep going, right?
Motivate!
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DON'T HIBERNATE—
focus on health
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get active
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