There’s a lot of information out there about getting fit. A lot of advice about what to eat, how to exercise, how to change habits,… Basically, change your whole lifestyle.
“Well… why do I need to get fit? What’s in it for me?”
To go trough all this trouble you first want to know about the advantages that lie on the other side, right?
You’re about to discover all the advantages of getting fit. Your life will look completely different. And I’ll give you an extra bonus at the end. One that will probably encourage you to take action today.
1. Let’s start with some good news…you don’t have to do long boring workouts.
“That’s great news to start with, no?”
We could go very deep into this subject and explain why a short interval training is more effective than a long boring one.
Just ask yourself this question: What will be more exhausting for your body, running an hour at the same pace or a 15 minute non-stop combination of getting up, jumping, squats and push ups ?
That’s right … the 15 minutes combination not only saves you 45 minutes a day, your body will still be in burning-calories-mode long after. Let’s say you do 3 workouts a week, that saves you … 3 x 45 minutes.
2. Getting fit gives you more energy
More energy can influence a lot of things for you: home, work, relationship, friends, hobby…
Let’s say you finished work. Normally you go lie in front of TV all evening, struggling to get up or to change the channel. Now you still have plenty of energy left to play with the kids, help to make dinner, walk the dog (or in some cases the dog walks you), finally mow the lawn, pick up your old hobby again, …
Just remember: You’ll enjoy this extra energy the rest of your life.
3. Lose weight
Losing fat is a great motivator. This is probably the most obvious reason for most people.
“Who doesn’t want to lose weight?”
You can finally get rid of that belly fat that’s been haunting you since you graduated from high school. And only has gotten bigger year after year. Forcing you to go from a six to a twelve.
But beware! This is where most people get demotivated and give up. Because there is a lot of misinformation out there.
A good guidance is crucial
4. You can be proud of yourself
Getting fit is a tough yet brave decision. No one can make that decision in your place. And it won’t happen overnight. But all this should make you even more proud. Because you did it and no one else!
Just like it’s also your decision to do it your own way or to ask for some professional guidance.
5. Say goodbye to your doubts and fears
Confidence and getting fit are like bees and honey. One is taking care of the other. And you can show that confidence in lots of areas. In your relationship, at work, with your friends, … Say hello to the new-you!
6. Time to turn those bad habits into good ones
Changing habits go hand in hand with improving your health. Let’s fight those bad habits.
Analyse what’s already good and add little changes. Sometimes it’s only about the small details. They can make a huge difference.
Later we’ll discuss some of the most common bad habbits. And learn you how to turn them in your favor.
7. You will be more disciplined
Once you feel fitter there’s no way you want to go back. All that hard work wasn’t for nothing. Your mind will keep an eye on you.
Does that mean you can’t cheat once in a while? Of course not! With the right guidance, you’ll notice that staying fit can be fun too.
8. Get ready to count a lot of sheep
A good night rest is essential. After a good training or a very productive day, your body needs to rest. It needs to refuel and almost begs you to go to sleep. You won’t have any trouble at all to fall asleep. Because of all the energy you burned during the day.
9. There’s less chance of stress
High spirit, losing weight, more confidence, a good night rest, … A combination of all these feel-good factors spectacular reduces the chance of getting any stress. These positive emotions let you find a good balance in your life
10. Getting fit means more structure in your life
That new structure by getting fit is the key to your success. Once you understand this you can apply it in many ways. At the end getting fit changes your whole lifestyle in a positive way.
So there also was an extra bonus you said? That’s right. To who it may concern…
Getting fit also improves your love life…even science says so:
Just imagine these:
- Losing weight = looking more appealing
- More confidence = easier to lay contact
- More energy = more intensity
- …
But I guess you already figured out this last advantage of getting fit…
Get a fit body and improve your health… there are so many benefits
Nothing beats a fit body. As shown above, it has a huge impact on so many levels. In fact, I can’t think of a reason why you shouldn’t get fit?
How about you? Are there some obstacles that keep you from getting a fit body? Share them with us and we’ll deal with them later!