Game Plan to Becoming an Athlete

Game Plan to Becoming an Athlete

Anyone can become an athlete -- it is all in the mind -- you are who you think you are. Now ask yourself "Are you ready to become an athlete?" If the answer is yes then start following the guide below.

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A Level 1 and a level 3 athlete.

In order to make exercise and healthy living a lifestyle - planning, preparation and action is a must.

Plan -- Take the time to establish your physical goals for the next 6 weeks, 4 months, 7 months, and 1 year.

A. What do you want to accomplish/achieve?

Examples: 10 push ups, lose 10 lbs, run a mile in 10 min

B. What is your game plan/actions will you take to get there?

Example: practice push ups, work out 30 min 3x's a week, eat cleaner, run 3x's a week

C. Are your expectations realistic?

Example: make it attainable, Don't plan on losing more than 2 lbs a week, don't expect to cut your current run time in half

D. How will you measure your progress?

Example: Is success 100% completion, 80% completion, loss is measurements as opposed to weight, are my jeans are loser?

Prepare -- Start a journal and write out your game plan in detail.

A. Include a list of where you expect to be physically in 6 weeks, 4 months, 7 months, and 1 year

B. Where you will be in 6 weeks, 4 months, 7 months, and 1 year if you don’t.

C. Make a motivational collage with pictures and quotes - something that will inspire you.

D. Review your goals often, check them off and date them as you go.

Setting the foundation for a solid plan will significantly contribute to your success.

Participation and Take Action-- Beginners and initiative

A. Drinking water (I know you hear this but you can't lose weight or get healthy without doing it!)

B. Walks as many days as you can

C. Get busy! Do some cardiovascular exercises 3 - 4 days a week

D. MOVE! Get up and move your body.

Precipitate change by writing down your barriers --

A. List one or two barriers that you need to address to exercise three days a week.

Example: I am to tired to get up, my kids, I can't find time.

B. Write your strategies for each of these barriers.

Example: I will eat a good healthy dinner before i go to bed, I will make time for myself, I will make an appointment to workout.

C. Write down a personal exercise commitment letter to yourself, sign and date it.

D. READ it DAILY and read it out loud.

Let's Get Healthy!

Coach TIA HURT