Powerful Tips for lifestyle transformation-How to begin an athletic program Tip #3 – Give yourself a firm but realistic timeframe to achieve your goals

Sometimes our simple goals are derailed by an unrealistic time frame. For example:

• I have been walking for 2 weeks now for 10-15 min a day, I think I'll try to run a mile without stopping.

Set a realistic time frame:

• I've been walking for 2 weeks now for 10-15 minutes a day and I'll continue to add increments of time and plan that within 60 days I’ll be able to run a mile without stopping.

Here is a general rule of thumb: Take the total distance that you comfortably run/walk in a week and add 10% more each week. For instance, if you walked 1 mile, 5 times during the week, then you can add 1/2 a mile the following week. Do the math to see when your goal is reasonably attainable with this type of progression. This will help you avoid injury and burnout. Can't figure it out, contact me at Health Powered By You!:

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