Summer Fitness Fun

Purple Elephants

Give yourself positive direction. If you tell yourself not to think about purple elephants, you'll think about purple elephants. Instead of saying 'don't stop', flip the negative and give yourself a positive instruction instead... 'keep going'.

Realistic Role Models

Exercise with those that have similar goals and want to succeed in the activities you try. Seeing them successfully do push-ups or run five kilometres will make you believe you can do it too. 

Show Me the Money

Every time you exercise, put $3 into a savings tin or jar. At the end of three months, or your challenge completion, use the money to buy yourself a treat. The more you exercise, the better your treat. As an extra goal - try to think past your treat being of the edible variety. Treats can come in many shapes and forms - a pedicure, new training top, BPA free water bottle, magazine subscription, yum cha with the girls

Tackle Obstacles

Let's face it, if you know me - i'm not a runner. I'm not even a yogger (it's a soft J).

I'm a shuffle while breathing heavily type person, and i'm totally ok with that. A lot of us avoid certain exercises (myself included) because of our fear factor. We worry we are too old, too big, too uncoordinated, too slow. Ask yourself what evidence you have for your thoughts and think about what you would tell a friend who expressed the same doubt. Remind yourself of your good qualities in other areas!

Reflection

Every month, do a check to see how much further you are running, whether you're lifting heavier weights, planking for longer, how loose your pants are. If you feel like opting out of a session, think how it would be to slip back after all your hard work, and how hard it would be to get back on the bandwagon.

Punishment vs Pleasure

A lot of people exercise because they don't like their body. But if you do that, exercise becomes a dreaded punishment. Work out because you want to look after your body and mental health, and you are more likely to enjoy doing so.

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