Getting Fit in 2010

Getting Fit in 2010

Do yourself a favor and quit looking for the secret. There's no magic pill, no secret technique. No tricks or gimmicks. The way to get fit is to exercise...almost everyday. You'll need to commit 30-60 minutes of your time. On some of those days, you will have to push yourself to the point of fatigue. It won't be enough to just break a sweat.

Now, make no mistake, it's better to be active than to simply sit on the couch eating a bag of chips and drinking a Coke. But don't confuse being active with being fit. Many people would benefit from being more active but real progress toward fitness will take more. That's why many people use a personal trainer or fitness coach. It is difficult for most individuals to push themselves hard enough.

Part of getting fit is managing your calories. How strict the management is will depend on your goals. Maintaining weight isn't going to be as hard as getting lean but it still requires discipline. If you want to really get lean, it will require knowing the exact number of calories your body is going to need and the exact number you're putting in it.

Complicated exercise routines or fancy machines are unnecessary, though that doesn't mean they can't be useful. Simple movements using only your bodyweight, exercises like pushups, squats, jumping jacks, etc..., can provide great results. These movements can be done in your living room, in the back yard, the stairwell in your office building, or at your favorite health club.