Some people are in shape already this time of year, some people are not of course, and as its early in the year still, its safe to say that not many people are in their top shape.
One way to improve is to seek out someone or even a group of people who at a slightly higher level than yourself.
For example, if you are cycling for instance, it can be hard getting out on a day like today for instance, the wind is tough and rain is hammering down hard.
On a normal day though, if you went out with a better rider than yourself, and sat back in his “draft”, in other words try and stay close to him/her by riding almost directly behind his/her bike. This has been proven to save around 40% of work, in other words you will be saving around 40% of energy by riding with the better rider.
Chances are that you will ride for longer than you originally planned too. You won’t give up so easily and won’t be tempted to cut your workout short. You will undoubtedly ride harder than you originally planned and you will be inspired to put a very good effort in.
Over time, this tactic of exercising with someone of a slightly higher fitness than yourself can be very productive.
If they are a lot better than yourself, then it may not work so well but slightly better than where you are now will make a very achievable goal for you happen much quicker than you ever thought.
Also, if you’re training with someone fitter than you, ask them how they got to be so fit in the first place, what were the “secrets” to their success, and what do they eat and drink on a daily basis that makes them look and feel so great.
If you’re a bit slack on your swimming, running, weight training, use the same tactic. Modelling yourself on someone who is currently performing at the level you really want to be is an ultra-smart move and get you where you want to be in ultra-quick time!!!
Well I felt great last night. I can’t believe how good I felt putting on my trainers!!
The Zumba was fab, I pushed myself but took care of my knee.
This morning, , , , , , , , , , OH HECK !!!!
I am achey and creaky and paying for all that down time.
My shoulders, ankles, thighs, neck are all protesting LOUDLY about it.
But I am going back, and in the meantime I am going to walk and use weights at home.
I WILL DO THIS !!!!!!!
the stiffness will get better debs and as long as you are careful with your knee, u will be fine so lets get some sessions in and make some real progress in zumba and everything else!