It’s May and now is the time to get lean and mean for the summer. That’s what I plan every year, but I never could follow through. This year will be different, though. Why would this year will be different than the last 20 years? Okay, let me tell you. There are a few new strategies I’m putting into action this year. I’m sure it will make a difference and I’ll be leaner by the end of July. Read on…
I’m Taking A Week Off From Working Out!
It’s Spring Break and I’m taking a week off from working out. My kid is off so it’d be really tough to go to the gym anyway. The 24 Hour Fitness near our home doesn’t have childcare. There is another 24 Hour Fitness further away that has childcare, but I prefer to take the week off. I feel like I’ve been stuck (plateau) and a week off would be good. My body will have to chance to recover and I’ll be able to rest mentally as well.
Don’t Give Up Your New Year Resolutions Yet
Hey, did you know more than 80% of New Year resolutions fail by mid February? Fitness goals are particularly difficult because it is so hard to keep track of. I’ve made goals to work out more or become fitter and that didn’t work too well in the past. So in 2016, I decided to cut way back and made only one very basic fitness goal.
2016 fitness goal – walk more than 6,000 steps per day.
I achieved this goal and averaged about 6,600 steps per day in 2016. That’s a small step, but now I can build on it. By the way, fitness was just one of my 2016 Goals. I had many other goals and you can see how I did on my 2016 wrap up post on Retire by 40. Financial goals have always been easier for me than fitness.
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Should Middle Age Guys Take Supplements?
Should middle age guys take supplements to help reach their fitness goals? Well, that depends on what your goals are. If you’re just trying to get a little leaner and fitter, then you probably don’t need supplements. Getting older is tough, though. I recently turned 43 and I can’t do what I used to do in my 30s. Part of it is because I haven’t worked out regularly for about 5 years. However, my endurance had really deteriorated over the last few years. It was never that great previously due to my mitochondrial disorder and now it’s really difficult to exercise. Would nutritional supplements help?
Why You Need to Keep a Fitness Journal
Getting fit is hard when you get older. Practically everybody wants to lose weight, get fit, and become more healthy. That’s why losing weight is one of the most popular New Year resolutions. It’s easy to set goals, but it’s almost impossible to follow through if you don’t have a plan. You probably know that 80% of New Year resolutions fail. Heck, most of them are abandoned by March! Fitness goals are especially difficult because it require a change of lifestyle. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to change my lifestyle. My life is comfortable and I love it. However, I’m getting older and I need to change because my body isn’t young anymore. Anyway, to even have a chance of achieving your goals, you need to have a plan. That’s why you need to keep a fitness journal.
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Getting Fit by 40
Welcome to Fit by 40! This is a blog about getting fit as you approach middle-age. If you’re in your 30s and 40s, then you know how hard it can be to stay fit and healthy as you get older. I’m sure a great majority of us wish that we are in better shape, right?
