Life Fitness Steppers | Blog: Inclusive Fitness Initiative

What, When, Where, How

When I first started my fitness routine 30 years ago, I was a teenager looking to get bigger and stronger. I started at home but soon decided that for what I wanted to do I would need more equipment than I could afford, so I joined a gym and started going 2 to 3 times each week. I had responsibilities but still found time. As I got older I found myself with more responsibilities and less time. I worked my training into my schedule without neglecting responsibilities by scheduling time to train. It started with a few days per week and after a while I was hooked. Yes there were days that I wasn't feeling it and days that something more pressing had to be handled but all in all I maintained. To this day, I actually get there more frequently.

The American Heart Association states, "if you're inactive, doing anything is better than nothing! Studies show that people who have a low fitness level are much more likely to die early than people who have achieved even a moderate level of fitness." Before you begin ask yourself what, why, when and where?

What can drive you to beginning a fitness routine, improved health, body composition, appearance, quality of life. It's very important that you find a reason to begin, one that will keep you motivated. Most people want to start, they just feel there's no time in their schedule for improving their health. Pick a time in your schedule that won't disrupt your other responsibilities. Before work is a good time for early birds to exercise, maybe you're not a morning person, how about lunchtime or after work, for a stress busting bout of physical activity.