STARTING OUT Hopefully this will provide a good understanding of the benefits of staying fit and helping and encouraging others to a more active and healthier lifestyle » What is Fitness » What are the Benefits » Reasons why People don't exercise » Fitness Lifecycle » Why People don't exercise WHAT IS FITNESS Fitness is a pursuit of physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS Cardiovascular Benefits Lower Heart Rate Lower Blood Pressure Reduced Blood Cholesterol Reduced chance of coronary heart disease Lean Body Mass and reduced Body Fat Reduced susceptability to disease Look and Feel better Improved Image REASONS WHY PEOPLE DO NOT EXERCISE Unaware of the benefits? Do not have the time? Feel intimidated at the Gym? Equipment too complicated? FITNESS LIFECYCLES Generally speaking there are five stages Pre-Contemplation - This is where the majority of those who do not exercise find themselves. For any number of reasons people think they cannot do it, or if they do they will feel stupid. Contemplation - People are now thinking about the possible benefits of exercise but are not ready to commit.The thinking is not today, maybe tomorrow. This phase can last for many months and for some even years. Preparation - The first steps, ths can either be buying a bit if kit, contacting a gym, contacting a personal trainer or taking the first steps individually which can lead to a fitter healthier lifestyle Action - Committment to a goal however big or small which necessitates physical activity, you'll feel better and far more active. Maintenance - The thought processes that people go through when a goal has been met or an achievement reached. Usually in the form of a question " Am I going to carry on ?"
Hopefully this will provide a good understanding of the benefits of staying fit and helping and encouraging others to a more active and healthier lifestyle
WHAT IS FITNESS Fitness is a pursuit of physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS Cardiovascular Benefits Lower Heart Rate Lower Blood Pressure Reduced Blood Cholesterol Reduced chance of coronary heart disease Lean Body Mass and reduced Body Fat Reduced susceptability to disease Look and Feel better Improved Image REASONS WHY PEOPLE DO NOT EXERCISE Unaware of the benefits? Do not have the time? Feel intimidated at the Gym? Equipment too complicated? FITNESS LIFECYCLES Generally speaking there are five stages Pre-Contemplation - This is where the majority of those who do not exercise find themselves. For any number of reasons people think they cannot do it, or if they do they will feel stupid. Contemplation - People are now thinking about the possible benefits of exercise but are not ready to commit.The thinking is not today, maybe tomorrow. This phase can last for many months and for some even years. Preparation - The first steps, ths can either be buying a bit if kit, contacting a gym, contacting a personal trainer or taking the first steps individually which can lead to a fitter healthier lifestyle Action - Committment to a goal however big or small which necessitates physical activity, you'll feel better and far more active. Maintenance - The thought processes that people go through when a goal has been met or an achievement reached. Usually in the form of a question " Am I going to carry on ?"
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS Cardiovascular Benefits Lower Heart Rate Lower Blood Pressure Reduced Blood Cholesterol Reduced chance of coronary heart disease Lean Body Mass and reduced Body Fat Reduced susceptability to disease Look and Feel better Improved Image REASONS WHY PEOPLE DO NOT EXERCISE Unaware of the benefits? Do not have the time? Feel intimidated at the Gym? Equipment too complicated? FITNESS LIFECYCLES Generally speaking there are five stages Pre-Contemplation - This is where the majority of those who do not exercise find themselves. For any number of reasons people think they cannot do it, or if they do they will feel stupid. Contemplation - People are now thinking about the possible benefits of exercise but are not ready to commit.The thinking is not today, maybe tomorrow. This phase can last for many months and for some even years. Preparation - The first steps, ths can either be buying a bit if kit, contacting a gym, contacting a personal trainer or taking the first steps individually which can lead to a fitter healthier lifestyle Action - Committment to a goal however big or small which necessitates physical activity, you'll feel better and far more active. Maintenance - The thought processes that people go through when a goal has been met or an achievement reached. Usually in the form of a question " Am I going to carry on ?"
REASONS WHY PEOPLE DO NOT EXERCISE Unaware of the benefits? Do not have the time? Feel intimidated at the Gym? Equipment too complicated? FITNESS LIFECYCLES Generally speaking there are five stages Pre-Contemplation - This is where the majority of those who do not exercise find themselves. For any number of reasons people think they cannot do it, or if they do they will feel stupid. Contemplation - People are now thinking about the possible benefits of exercise but are not ready to commit.The thinking is not today, maybe tomorrow. This phase can last for many months and for some even years. Preparation - The first steps, ths can either be buying a bit if kit, contacting a gym, contacting a personal trainer or taking the first steps individually which can lead to a fitter healthier lifestyle Action - Committment to a goal however big or small which necessitates physical activity, you'll feel better and far more active. Maintenance - The thought processes that people go through when a goal has been met or an achievement reached. Usually in the form of a question " Am I going to carry on ?"
FITNESS LIFECYCLES Generally speaking there are five stages Pre-Contemplation - This is where the majority of those who do not exercise find themselves. For any number of reasons people think they cannot do it, or if they do they will feel stupid. Contemplation - People are now thinking about the possible benefits of exercise but are not ready to commit.The thinking is not today, maybe tomorrow. This phase can last for many months and for some even years. Preparation - The first steps, ths can either be buying a bit if kit, contacting a gym, contacting a personal trainer or taking the first steps individually which can lead to a fitter healthier lifestyle Action - Committment to a goal however big or small which necessitates physical activity, you'll feel better and far more active. Maintenance - The thought processes that people go through when a goal has been met or an achievement reached. Usually in the form of a question " Am I going to carry on ?"
