Remember to Pace Yourself

Happy New Year!

Now is the time of year when most have made up their minds that now is the time to make change. If you fit into this category, I commend you on at least thinking that this is your time for betterment and improvement on what ever it may be. All I ask is that you remember to pace yourself. I have seen failure take place way too many times because of two major reasons. One, people forget to set forth an effective and efficient plan to bring about the desired change. Two, people will fail to control the energy of their efforts and will spring out with a ton of energy like that of a sprint to only run out of gas by the middle of February.....if they are lucky.

Why do I share this not so fun fact? Well, this morning I was reminded again of the not so fun reality of what happens to those that set out without a plan or worse yet without control of the gas pedal or brake in relativity to this matter. While warming up to do my own training session this morning, I saw a woman literally pass out while attempting to perform what seemed to be an easy exercise. After all, who can't do a seated leg curl? Well, this is a woman who obviously had overexerted herself and more than likely thought she was doing the right thing at the time. Do not worry, the emergency medical staff arrived and wheeled her out after she woke up from her fainting experience. Certain she was off to visit with medical staff post her exercise experience.

What's my point in discussing this experience with you. Well, one of the procedures I have my clientele complete is that of filling out a (PAR-Q) form. This form contains a series of questions in relativity to their health history and current physical abilities. Why, because sometimes people are not set out to start exercise programs and are in need approval from their physician. Be it reasons due to high blood pressure, pre-existing heart conditions, lung ailments, bone or joint issues etc....many reasons could exist that would recommend specific people avoid specific activity or more yet avoid some all together. Though the desire and will power may be present, I suggest that one does check in with their physician before setting off for to start an exercise program, especially if you have not been on one for some time. Remember, your success is all about setting forth the right plan and the maintenance of the energy systems needed to reach your goal!

Do set your goal, vision what you desire, move forward and attack that of what you want.... but by all means pace yourself and be sure you are on the right track in doing so!

I wish you well and send you my best!

Troy Eichers "Coach T"
http://www.trainingbytroy.net/
troy@trainingbytroy.net