easing into the new year

the best way i have found to start doing something is to take baby steps.

For example, if i wanted to make some sort of change with my fitness, I would do it slowly.  So to get myself to do more cardio, i would start with say, 20 mins on the bike.  And then slowly work my way up to an hour or so.  After i know that i can do an hour of bike, I might slip in some running or jogging. just as a way to work in a different form of cardio.  

I think another important thing for cardio is having variety. For if you just do one type then you dont really challenge yourself after a while.  So lets talk about easing yourself into running.  Running is a GIANT pain in the ass.  I hate with a passion.  However, i know that once in my life i was really fast.  Along with that i know that at one point i could run for a very long time with out much trouble.  So to get back to that spot i would start with simple jogging and maybe only to it for 5 to 10 minutes a day, after i got comfortable with that it is best to increase the time, or the intensity.  I would probably first go for increasing the time.

The key to this kind of stuff, is baby steps.



super cute cat by Tissy