{"id":1462,"date":"2019-05-30T20:36:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T20:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitsw.com\/blog\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2021-10-12T19:06:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T19:06:22","slug":"how-to-make-fitness-your-1-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitsw.com\/blog\/how-to-make-fitness-your-1-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Fitness Your #1 Priority"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When trying to find balance while maintaining a hectic schedule, it\u2019s easy for exercise routines<br> to get lost in the shuffle. The best way to prevent this from happening is to make exercise your<br> number one priority. After all, it fuels everything you do in your daily life. Aside from scheduling<br> weekly workouts on your calendar or phone that can be so easily neglected, here are some<br> steps you can take to ensure that you make fitness a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Fitness A Priority By Working Out In The Morning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> It\u2019s one thing if you simply have to work in exercise when your hectic day allows it, but if you\u2019ve<br> got the flexibility in your schedule, plan your workouts in the morning. This gives less wiggle<br> room for making excuses for not working out when unexpected things arise throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Put Money In Your Corner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If paying to work out is going to make the commitment more meaningful, then do it. This is<br> especially true if you pay a personal trainer upfront because this is another great way to<br> promote accountability. You can also invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitsw.com\/blog\/online-personal-training-why-you-should-offer-it\/\">online personal training<\/a> to have as a backup<br> when you unexpectedly have to be at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire A Personal Trainer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What better way to make fitness your top priority than by having someone who will hold you accountable and push you to be stronger and healthier? Not only will a personal trainer motivate you to hit your fitness goals, but they\u2019ll also be a great resource when it comes to guiding you through proper fitness routines and making sure you\u2019re spending an appropriate amount of time on each exercise you do. Additionally, personal trainers can help people on all ends of the fitness motivation spectrum\u2014whether you\u2019re a beginner or experienced athlete, you\u2019ll absolutely benefit from working with a trainer.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Fitness A Priority By Setting Reasonable Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start out slow and work your way up. Consider what would be your ideal goal for the month,<br> then actually set the goal a little lower. If you really want to lose 12 pounds in a month, shoot for<br> eight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/how-to-set-realistic-fitness-goals\">Setting reasonable goals<\/a> helps protect you from disappointment, the number one culprit<br> of giving up. So, allow yourself to revel in progress instead of aiming for perfection. If you<br> happen to exceed your reasonable goal, the experience will be even more rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create Windows Of Opportunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great way to add to your backup plan for exercising when something takes you by<br> surprise and you can\u2019t leave the house is having a few DVDs that you can choose from. In<br> addition, according to House Method, you don\u2019t have to go to the gym to work out. You can<br> create a space right in the comfort of your own home. Use a spare room, garage, or section of<br> your living room as your home gym.  Certain times of year can also make keeping fitness a priority more difficult.  There are many ways to still prioritize fitness during the <a href=\"https:\/\/groomandstyle.com\/end-of-year-guide-gifts-feasts-final-projects\/\">end of year bustle.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reward Yourself For Making Fitness A Priority <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself something to look forward to after hitting each goal. Knowing that you\u2019re going to<br> get a massage at the end of a month if you reach a goal you\u2019ve set, for example, is a great<br> incentive. If it makes it easier, reward yourself in smaller ways every week to keep your<br> momentum going. Exercising is a great acknowledgement of gratitude for your body, but make<br> sure to balance things out with other forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/blog\/3-pointers-for-prioritizing-your-self-care\/\">self-care<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always more motivating to work out when you know you\u2019ll have someone there to cheer you<br> on. Making plans to exercise with someone else also holds you more accountable when you feel procrastination coming on. Not only do you want to let down a friend, you also don\u2019t want to<br> miss out on valuable social time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to make fitness a priority? Take a look at the tips above and get started on your<br>fitness journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the author: Kay&nbsp;Pascale is a writer from Durham, NC. 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