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Follow these simple guidelines in the gym to maintain good health, and to show consideration for others:
Here’s how to stay motivated into the cooler months. (Excuses & Solutions)
Excuse “It’s too hard to get out of bed on cold, dark mornings!”
Solutions:
● Create Heat – make sure the room is warm when you get up. Or better yet, put your workout clothes on the radiator so they are warm and ready to go.
● Find a Friend – find someone who will commit to joining you in the morning for walks or workouts and hold you accountable for showing up. Accountability can make all the difference!
Excuse “I may be out of bed but I still don’t want to workout.”
Solution:
● Dress the Part – the truth is there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices. If you’ve balked at the cost of higher-priced outdoor gear, just ask anyone who’s used them: The price is easily offset by the increase in enjoyment, comfort, and enthusiasm. Or, maybe it’s time to treat yourself: New gear might be the bribe you need to get outdoors.
Excuse “It’s too much hassle”
Solution:
● Keep it Simple, Smarty (K.I.S.S.) – the best way to overcome our excuses is not to create them in the first place. If you have to drive too far in the snow or ride a cold subway across town, you’re creating extra hurdles that will attract excuses.
Go for a 25 minute run around the office block at lunch, do 3 laps of your neighbourhood first thing, or switch things up at the gym by using only the machines you don’t have to wait for. You’ll finish a quality workout with less hassle and at a pace that feels rewarding.
Excuse “I can’t find the same passion or fire to do it regularly”
Solution:
● Use mini-goals for major rewards – set small targets that create the focus and discipline to stay on track. Always write your goals down, making them specific, measurable and achievable, and track progress so you can reward yourself for the results.
Excuse “I’m bored with my workouts”
Solution:
● Step out of the ordinary – take a Yoga or Pilates class. They are easy on the joints and provide great lasting benefits. Do you need a mental break from a tough season? Cross train with a different sport that doesn’t require a stop watch or a power meter. This will help ease your mind from information overload so you can stay active without stressing over stats.
Sleep gives the body time to recover after training, allowing time for the muscles to repair themselves. During sleep, the body also produces more growth hormone than during the day, a hormone that diminishes with age. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2016; 12(6)L:785-786), an adult needs at least seven hours of sleep every night.
To encourage quality sleep, limit your exposure to technology prior to retiring to bed. The screens of cell phones, tablets, computers, and televisions emit blue light that hampers melatonin, the hormone responsible for controlling your sleep cycle. Without enough melatonin, you experience insomnia during the evening and tiredness during the day. In addition, the blue light emitted from screens mimics daylight, and plays havoc with your Circadian rhythm, the internal body clock that tunes your body to healthy sleep patterns. The solution, try to avoid electronic screens at least one hour prior to bedtime.
Cell phones and tablets pose an additional problem at bedtime by stimulating the brain. Scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, or answering text and emails engages the brain, the last thing you need before falling asleep. Even after logging off, your mind continues to be logged on, mulling through the myriad of posts and messages you have perused. Again, move the cellphone and the tablet away from the bed.
Seeing something that may trigger a strong emotional response can postpone falling asleep and delay REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Even if you cannot avoid blue light emitting screens, avoid social media before bedtime. Create a relaxed and pleasant environment prior to retiring.
1. Establish a bedtime routine that encourages relaxation. Avoid activities that encourage anxiety
or extreme emotions.
2. Put your cell phone and your tablet in another room. Use an alarm clock or a clock radio to
wake up in the morning. Even a smart home device like Google Assistant or Alexa can be used
to replace the bedside cell phone; set the smart home device outside the bedroom, but within
earshot.
While technology may keep us connected and more efficient during the day, avoiding it during the evening hours is essential in establishing good sleep patterns. Use technology wisely.
by Hugh Mitchell
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