Discover the new you

The most common New Year resolution is to start exercising! And did you know that it’s the most broken resolution too! Ever wondered why? Everyone knows it important, but for a lot of people exercise does take a backseat in daily routine. Why?

Well, the answer lies with the mind! The mind loves to laze and who wants to work out. Most of the excuses it generally whips up – I am thin, don’t need it! Or tomorrow for sure! With too many commitments so no time, weather, boredom or fatigue completing the list.

The best way to get out of this circle of excuses, is to educate the mind on the importance of exercise, trick it and get going. And the magic mantra is that in a few days, the mind loves to exercise and you win the battle!

Read on for 10 tips and tricks to slip in exercise into your daily routine!

• Understand the Health benefits –

Just like a machine gets rusted for not being used enough, our body deteriorates with not enough exercise. Moving your body regularly improves your muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness and your bone health. It also reduces your risk of getting a number of diseases to include blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and even some cancers. Remind yourself everyday WHY you need to exercise.

• Split into shorter sessions –

If 30 minutes of continuous exercise doesn’t work for you, split it into three 10 minute sessions!

• Dance like no one is watching

In the comfort of your home itself.

• Never miss a chance to walk or take the stairs
• Indulge in household chores

Wiping the windows work your hands, mopping the floor your back! Chopping vegetables work with your fingers and dusting is good for stretches.

• Jog or exercise at the spot while watching television
• Play with kids!

If they are yours, its spending quality time with them too! If not, neighbourhood kids always like it
when an adult joins in.

• Pay Up!

When you pay for an exercise class, you don’t want to waste money, do you? Also group work-outs pep you up and get you going!

• Change your routine

The mind is like a child…gets bored easily. Switch your routine every three months. There are so many options to choose from!

• Sleep early and wake up earlier

Remember early to bed and early to rise, makes you Healthy, Wealthy and Wise!