Beginning A Walking Workout Plan For Those Over 40

Beginning A Walking Workout Plan For Those Over 40

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Desire
Understanding the impact of desire is important before you begin walking workout plan if you"re over 40. A fitness training program is a very approachable endeavor and you are to be commended for considering one. But understand one thing: everything we do is the direct result of desire, the desire to avoid some kind of pain or embrace some kind of pleasure. Identifying the painful and/or pleasurable reasons for considering fitness over 40 and aligning yourself correctly will put the power of desire to work for you. Maybe your desire for training over 40 means looking better physically (pleasure) and feeling less self-conscious (pain). That"s a realistic assessment and one a lot of people have in common. Clarifying the desire up front will help you later in developing commitment.

Motivation
Having the desire to begin a walking workout plan is one thing, having the motivation to begin is quite another. I might feel good when I think about having a better looking physique (pleasure). I certainly might feel bad when I feel self-conscious about my physique (pain), but am I willing to do something about it? Am I willing to change the way I feel now by changing the way things will be? If I can see the new me and have the desire to bring it into reality even if I have to confront some pain I am establishing the why or the motive for doing it. My desire is the what, my motivation is the why. Why do you want to pursue a better level of fitness over 40? The answer is important for you to establish before you begin.

Developing Commitment
The process of developing commitment is where desire and motivation come together in a powerful combination for a successful walking workout plan. Armed with desire and motivation you can bring their power to bear in developing commitment. You will know you have developed commitment when you feel the drive, persistence and determination to bring your dream into reality. It might be to run a 10k race or produce a better physique, who knows? Whatever your dream is if it is lasting and worth pursuing it will require a commitment on your part. At some point during the process your commitment will be tested and its power will either fade or propel you closer toward achieving your goals.

Setting Long and Short Term Goals
Many people beginning a walking workout plan over 40 have found that you can"t accomplish everything at once and certainly not overnight. Some results will come almost immediately but others may take several years to accomplish. It all depends on what your personal training goals are. The simple goals can be established just by writing them down in order of priority and achievability. The easy ones come first then they get more difficult as you go down the list. Make out that list tonight. Some goals you might not be able to set by yourself, in that case consult with a fitness trainer, one that specializes in fitness over 40 and get the help you need. A consultation with your physician to let them know what actions you are taking might not be a bad idea either.

Taking Action
All the steps we have taken up to now have been building blocks for accomplishing one thing; your desire to achieve success with your walking workout plan. A sincere desire requires motivation; a reason why you are going to do it. An authentic commitment to see it through will give you the determination to reach the finish line. The short and long term goals you set are the roadmap to that the finish line. Now comes the time to take action by putting one foot in front of the other and begin your journey towards a better level of fitness.


About the Author:
Bill Whitmire is an experienced personal trainer, and author of the Walking Workout Plan. To learn more visit www.walkingworkoutplan.com/aboutwalking.html



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