In An Exercise Slump? Let’s Fix That Now!

Do you ever find yourself in an exercise slump?  You have great intentions to workout but, whoops, a day, then a week goes by and you have either stopped exercising or you’ve cut down too much.

Sometimes we all feel like missing a session at the gym but if we give ourselves a break from working out too often then we’re in danger of getting out of the habit of regular exercise.  Some exercise is better then no exercise – but a regular fitness routine will help you develop and reap all the positives of an active, healthy lifestyle!

If you’ve stopped exercising for any reason then these 4 tips should help you get back to your workout routine.

   

My simple tips to get you back to exercising regularly in no time 

• Don’t think you’ll instantly be as fit as you were just before you stopped. Fitness levels decline if you don’t continue using your muscles and building or maintaining your strength and stamina.  So, be patient with yourself and always exercise at a level that is suitable for your current fitness level.

• Aim for thirty minutes of exercise a day and work out at a comfortable intensity to begin with.  As you progress, increase your intensity.

• Use your body weight for strength exercises at first and really focus on form. Each week add 2-4lbs of resistance until you reach an intensity that feels like 7-8 out of 10 (with 10 being the maximum possible for you). 

• Use interval training to your advantage.  Start out with more rest than work then slowly start to flip your equation to 50% work / 50% rest and beyond.

People’s exercise levels can decline for all types of reasons from injury to a period of being overworked with reduced life/work balance, to maybe simply disliking an element of your fitness routine leading to making excuses not to keep it up.

Climb back out of your exercise slump!

If you do feel like you’ve fallen off the exercise wagon then there is no time like the present to climb back on but remember to go at your body’s own pace.  This will help prevent injury and it will stop you accidentally teaching your body to associate exercise with pain.  I’m certain that the more fit you are, the more positive you will be but remember to take it slow if you’re recovering from an exercise slump.  If you take a sensible and fun approach then you’ll be a lot less likely to neglect your fitness routine again in the future.

Classic Chopped Salad

This salad is filled with tender roasted veggies and crunchy fresh lettuce. These foods are fresh and fiber-filled – exactly the kind of meal that defines clean eating. Add a side of lean protein and a tall glass of water for the perfect meal. Servings: 4 

Here's what you need...

• 1 cup asparagus, chopped
• 4 large carrots, chopped
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 green zucchini
• 1 yellow zucchini
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• dash of salt and pepper
• 4 cups of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
• 2 Tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

For the dressing:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon agave nectar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon champagne mustard

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the asparagus, carrot, onion and zucchinis in a large bowl, mix well with the olive oil and salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring after the first 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile place the remaining salad ingredients into a large bowl. In a small bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk with a fork.
3. Once the veggies are roasted, mix into the salad bowl and toss with the dressing.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 148.3 calories, 8g fat, 182mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, and 5g protein.

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