“Unlock the Secret to Fitness: A Doctor of Physical Therapy Reveals Their Surprising Daily Hack!”
Once activities are limited, our muscles can weaken quickly, and tolerance for activity drops dramatically. What can be done to prevent this from happening? If it has already happened, how can you get back on track? One simple word: consistency.
What You Do Doesn’t Matter, As Long as You Do Something
The answer to getting and staying fit, no matter what your fitness goals are (open a jar of pickles or run a marathon) is consistency. It may seem like a disappointingly simple answer for anyone looking for a quick fix, but unfortunately, there is no quick fix for keeping our bodies strong and ready for whatever life throws at us.
The good news is that consistency doesn’t have to feel overwhelming and impossible. The only thing it requires you to do is to start. Even if you start with one extra set or one minute of exercise per day, it’s much better than doing nothing at all (seriously). Plus, once you’ve convinced yourself to get moving, you just might find it’s easier to continue even longer (2, then 5, then 10 minutes and beyond).
Build the Habits, and the Rest is History
Like anything worth doing, the key is to build a habit. Once it becomes automatic, you’re set. It can take anywhere from 21 to 90 (or even more) days to ingrain a new habit, so sticking with it makes all the difference.
Build habits around activities that you love, such as walking, dancing, or chasing after grandkids, and the rest will be easy because your body will automatically expect it.
