Are you seeking more self esteem or a greater sense of confidence? Would like to reduce your level of stress and equip yourself to better handle those inevitable stressful moments we all endure? Numerous University and Medical studies have arrived at the same conclusion. Exercise and strength training help you blow off steam and better handle stress.
Regular exercise can also - over time - have a profound impact on bettering your self esteem! You don't have to become an Olympic athlete or look like the Governor of the great state of California to enjoy the many benefits of exercise and strength training. You can start at a pace that is comfortable for you. Then, gradually pick up the pace and the volume.
The biggest mistake that people make when starting an exercise plan is starting too fast or too hard. Take your time - and strive to make exercise and strength training a lifelong habit. Enjoy the journey to better health and fitness! You’ll be on your way to a stronger sense of self confidence, greater self esteem, and a vibrant life!
After the first week or so of strength training, you should start doing each exercise with weights that you can lift at least ten times with only moderate difficulty. (If a given exercise seems too difficult—if you cannot do at least eight repetitions—then the weight you are using is too heavy and you might want to cut back a bit.)
No worries - take your time. Small steps lead to big results! Just keep at it! Keep up those daily walks or runs. Give your heart and lungs some healthy exercise as many days of the week as you can. Keep using weights or doing some resistance training every other day.
After a few weeks, you might want to assess the difficulty of each exercise. You may feel comfortable running just a bit longer - or walking for another 5 minutes! If you are using weights you might be ready to bump up your current level of weights. You may start doing the overhead press with one-pound dumbbells, for example. By the end of the second week, the exercise may feel too easy. You can now easily lift the one-pound dumbbell through the full range of motion and in proper form more than twelve times. Increase your weights slightly and see how the exercise feels at the new weight level.
To take full advantage of the many benefits of strength training, it’s important to consistently increase the intensity of your workout by challenging your muscles with heavier weights. This continuous challenge helps your muscles grow strong - and stay that way! Gradually progressing will boost your feelings of accomplishment and your self esteem!
Make the choice for better self esteem and more self confidence. Start slow and gradually increase your time and intensity. And, be sure to include some time for a warm up and stretching! Keep eating healthy foods.
"Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt." Shakespeare
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