Every New Year brings its share of promises and good resolutions: go out more or spend less, spend more time with family and friends, stop smoking, learn a new language... And get back into sport. But as we all know, good resolutions are often abandoned within weeks of being made. The gym mats and new running shoes are relegated to the back of the cupboard, and the membership card to the nearest sports club is knowingly tucked away at the bottom of a drawer. It's time to change that!
Psychologies magazine reveals a few tips for keeping your commitments. Define a precise goal, and set milestones along the way. Each small goal you surpass encourages you to keep going, and lets you realize how hard you've worked! It's also easier to say to yourself that you're going to run for 15 minutes every day until you're capable of running a marathon, rather than starting straight away with the 42 kilometers...
Keeping your resolution is also a question of choice: it's very difficult to commit to different areas and achieve every goal you set yourself. Sort things out, give up certain challenges and concentrate on what's closest to your heart. On France Bleu, coach Sébastien Gruaz adds that it's also important to congratulate and reward yourself from time to time, even if the effort accomplished doesn't seem that important!
Despite this advice, it's often hard to find the motivation to get off the couch. To turn the chore into a joyful moment, try out some unusual, original, fun sports! There's no point in cycling all over town in pain, if you can take a pole dancing class and expend just as much energy. Take a look at group classes too: you can make new friends and enjoy a great atmosphere, all of which will keep you motivated all year round.
Beware: returning to sport can be complicated; injury or poor physical condition can quickly put an end to your early-year efforts. If you're over 50, it's advisable to discuss the matter with your GP beforehand. Based on your medical file, he or she will be able to direct you towards the most suitable physical activities for you.
" It's counterproductive to go back too fast and too hard. Silence the little voice that tells you: I'm going back at full speed for two hours. No: in recovery, you don't increase the duration and intensity of the effort until you've increased the number of sessions in the week. It's better to do 3 30-minute sessions than just one 90-minute session to start again. This is very important ," insists sports science doctor Jean-BernardFabre.
So put on your sneakers, this year is going to be a sporty one!
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