“I have never stuck to an exercise program in my life. I have stuck to this program for five years now, and I have the numbers to show my improvement.” ~ David, 56 years old.
Are people who stick to their exercise programs special? Do they have exceptional drive and discipline? Maybe it is not the person; maybe it is the exercise program.
An exercise program, no matter how good it is, is useless if you do not go. You are more likely to stick to an exercise program that has these features:
· Designed for compliance. If you start from the premise that it is not how much exercise you can tolerate, but how little is needed to produce ongoing measurable improvement, you are more likely to stick to that program.
· Accountability. Without accountability you don’t even have to show up. It helps to have a set appointment with a trainer who will monitor your progress and know what adjustments to make to keep the improvements ongoing.
· Avoid trial, error, and injuries. Proper instruction and a watchful eye can help you there.
· Measurable results. Seeing those results is a powerful motivator to stay with it.
Following such a program you will find that it does not take that much exercise to see ongoing improvement. Exercise will not become drudgery. You will actually look forward to exercising.
The average renewal rate at health clubs in 30%, and the average commitment to personal training is less than six months. At our Austin Personal Training facility most of our clientele has been training with us for years. Our exercise program is designed for safety, compliance, and results. It takes just a few hours a month, and it will change your life. Five years from now, wouldn’t it be great to say, “This is the best I have felt in years”?