Thursday, 22 October 2009
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Exercise - Why You Need a Support System
When it comes to any kind of working out, having a support system is very important. Most people use exercise to stay healthy and lose weight, or to even gain weight. There are a number of people who can be a part of your support system in order for you to be as healthy as possible. These people will help you stay motivated so that you aren’t tempted to skip your workouts and watch television instead!
First, a health care professional should be at the head of your support systems. Doctors will be able to give you suggestions about your exercise routine as well as point out anything you are doing that could be bad for your body. When you have your doctor on your side for your workouts, you know that you are being safe and making good health decisions. Make sure that you visit your doctor regularly to chart your progress and also check with him or her when you drastically change your fitness program.
Also at the top of your list of support group members should be personal trainers. If you can afford it, a personal trainer is the best way to meet weight loss or maintenance goals. A personal trainer will also be able to correct your form and give you tips to making your workouts as successful as possible. He or she will be mental support as well, urging you to do better at all times.
Your family can also provide a great support system. Even while you are at home and not doing exercise, you and your family can together work to live a healthier lifestyle by not smoking, eating healthy foods, and getting outside more often instead of sitting on the couch every day. You can take your whole family to the gym or on walks or cycling. This is a great way to bond as well as do something right for your bodies together.
Lastly, look to others who are exercising to round out your support system. You can work out with a partner in order to stay motivated. Find someone who does similar workouts as well and go to the gym, or attends the same classes. This can be great motivation. You can also look to more wider workout partners by joining an aerobics class. After your class and showering, hang out with these new friends and you’ll find that living a healthy life is rewarding and easier to do than you may have first thought. When you are starting a fitness program having a good group of support people can truly make all the difference.Do you have a support system who helps you with your diet and exercise plan? Who is in your support system?
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my support system consists my good friend, the internet
honestly I look up different weight train + strength train methods
I also diagnose myself using google simply b/c I am scared that I am actually injured (though I do promise that after my final race of the season I'll take time off and have someone look over my hip)
my dad is in no way part of a support system - when I am clearly not last in a race he likes to agrument and tell everyone I came last...
I RESPECTFULLY disagree. I am a one man show me myself and I and I am doing pretty good. At least I think so and I think my pictures back that up as well.
But I must admit, the only reason I now have unquenchable motivation is because something really bad happened to me and just happened to be lucky enough to have had the internal resources embedded in me at the time to take a really negative situation and turn it into a positive.
P.S if I took the advice of my "health care professional" i would still be fat and weak. Those punks don't know shit!
I used to have a support system (my sister), but I don't need one now. I'm perfectly capable of self-motivation and self-discipline without having to rely on anyone else. Sure, it'd be nice to have people to workout with and such, but it's not necessary.
I think a lot of people can do what I did: study to become a personal trainer yourself. You'd be amazed what you can learn on your own, and it'll save you tons of money.
I agree with you at some standpoint, however, I prefer working out alone because I can do it at my own pace. My doctor has nothing to say about exercise besides the fact that I should do it, my family is two and a half hours away at the moment, and I can't afford a personal trainer.
So far I do yoga and cardio three times a week along with an extra day of cardio- I'm doing pretty well!
So I do just fine on my own, even though a support system is great for other people!
@ChevalierSeingal@datingish - I agree. You don't need a fucking support system. It's called get off your lazy ass and go to the gym. Whoever wrote this is a fat ass probably.
@ShimmerBodyCream@xanga - No wonder we get along so good. You have an awesome VIBE!
I don't need a support system. I notice they tend to ruin you more than support you.
@tigerdauphin@xanga - Agreed. Some people are just not motivated enough and quit regardless. It really discourages you. Instead of putting in all that work to find the right people I'd rather be putting it into my workouts.
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