Happy Times/Happy Herald

September is a very important time of the fitness year for a lot of people. You see this is what I call the “Corridor of Challenges” meaning from Labor Day through Christmas. People stop training on a consistent basis for a plethora of reasons.

Labor Day sets the tone for taking a break in the routine and then before you know it Halloween is here with all the candy, treats and more excuses not to continue your exercise routine.

The big year-end holidays kick in the day after Halloween and the games begin. Thanksgiving and Christmas. Of course, you guessed it that is when the major excuses come out on why people cannot find time to exercise on a regular basis and pull out the Ol’ “I’ll start the first of the year!”

Understanding that everyone is busy I suggest to my clientele to reduce their frequency and time. For example instead of working out 3 times a week for 1 hour each workout, try twice a week for 45 minutes each workout.  

By keeping the habit of regulating some time during their busy week to exercise during the busiest time of the year they can always find time to stick to the commitment they made to live the healthy lifestyle. 

Now you are in the “Corridor of Challenges”. I want you to stay focused on your fitness goals and don’t give up on your commitment to yourself and if you have questions about your fitness program or exercises please contact me.