Why aren't you noticing the fitness results you want?

Are you on a fitness train to nowhere? Have you been putting in hours of exercise but aren't seeing the fitness results you expected? Even though you might be getting sweaty several times per week, there are some reasons you might not be toning or losing in the places you'd like to. 

What's the deal?

These days we are overwhelmed by endless new "it" workouts said to work magic on all parts of the body. I know they are tempting, and it's tough to resist when friends are constantly insisting, "You haaave to come try this [insert trendy workout here] with me! It's amazing!" With all these new ways to work out, we can lose touch of what is best for our body, since we are all different and have different goals.

You're putting so much time and energy into workouts so you are off to a great start. If you find yourself thinking that you should be looking more like the women you see on the workout videos you're following, you might not be directing your efforts in an effective way.

What's the plan?

HAVE ONE.

In order to see results, you should tailor your workouts to your fitness goals. For example, if you want to build arm muscle, a Zumba class probably won't help you much. Do your research and develop a schedule that fits your fitness mission rather than randomly selecting classes or workouts.

Make sure to keep track of your progress and hold yourself accountable for your workouts. You can use a fitness app such as one of these to help you stay on track and make sure you are balancing your workouts well. I for one am sometimes tempted to only do core exercises, but that booty needs some work too!

Remember to have a backup plan. If you were planning to go for a run but the storm of the year has decided to pour down on you, opt for a dance video or a jog on the treadmill instead. If your boot camp class gets cancelled last-minute, do some lunges, pushups, and other body-weight moves at home or at the gym.

Keep your favorite workout in the mix. Even if your absolute favorite way to exercise isn't directly related to your current health and fitness goals, keep it in your schedule. It will keep you motivated and will give you a good dose of those endorphins to push you through the workouts you aren't as crazy about!

Most of all, remember to listen to your body! If something doesn't feel right it probably isn't helping you like you want it to. Set goals, keep track of them, and find ways to stay motivated and hopefully you'll start seeing the fitness results you deserve to! 

source: www.womenshealthmag.com