Here's to 2016. I'm excited for what this year will bring, and am looking forward to dancing with you through the year. I have goals in mind and am looking to encourage and motivate those with health and wellness goals as well.
Do you wonder why you aren't seeing the results or goals fulfilled from year to year? It has nothing to do with you not trying hard enough. Many of these New Year's resolution programs are marketing pitches with the goal of increasing membership. You can start your new lifestyle prior to January 1.
A fitness and wellness expert in the Tri State area, Michael Rizk has a wonderful list to consider before you buy into the idea a program will be your salvation. By approaching your wellness as a whole, you will have better results no matter what you attempt.
Here is his strategy that I can get behind:
Unlock Your Mind
- Assess your mindset
A willingness to try something new? Taken Zumba? Try to challenge yourself in a ballet class or try yoga. Currently dancing? Mix up your regimen with interval training.Rate yourself 1-5 in the following areas:
Movement/Exercise, Nourishment/Diet, Rest/Recovery, Relationships/Support System
Change is HARD. Don’t overdo it. Set yourself up for success by making ONE change only each month. Those changes will then become healthy habits.
- Write down your values (integrity, resilience, self-esteem etc) and tie them to your fitness goals to create purposeful action
- Assess your Environment
- Commit to only ONE change a month
Embrace Your Body
- Don’t let an assessment deflate your spirit
- Explore the fundamental movements of everyday life
- Build on your success by subtly tweaking the intensity of your routines
- Repeat the same workouts until you’ve mastered them
Unleash Your Spirit
- Empower yourself by understanding WHY you’re doing WHAT you’re doing
- Encourage others and let them encourage you.
