Ep. 148: How to Get (And Stay) Fit in 2023
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Fitness activity explodes in January as New Year’s resolutions motivate people to join gyms and begin physical activity regimens. So why do those numbers drop after March, and what can you do to ensure you stick with it? How can you become one of those successful people who uses the New Year to trigger long-term lifestyle change? Medcan fitness trainers have helped thousands of people start exercise habits that become permanent lifestyle improvements. Here, fitness managers Anna Topali (above, right) and Tyler Kerr (above, left) lead a group of experienced personal trainers in a discussion about how to set yourself up for ongoing success when starting out.
LINKS
Watch this video on why Arnold Schwarzenegger still goes to the gym every day.
Read this article on why gym membership stays high until the spring, by Danielle Kurtzleben.
You can get expert, personalized guidance from a trainer or book a personal training session by emailing fitness@medcan.com.
If you’re active on LinkedIn, connect with Medcan fitness manager Anna Topali or fitness team leads Hamza Khan, Simon Lim, Sean Trotman, or Stephanie Tzemis.
Follow along with time-coded insights from the episode:
Meet Medcan’s fitness managers:
Anna Topali [2:52]
Tyler Kerr [2:55]
And meet Medcan’s fitness team leads:
Hamza Khan [3:26]
Sean Trotman [3:44]
Simon Lim [3:56]
Stephanie Tzemis [4:20]
Erol Ivanov [4:44]
The Medcan trainers explore reasons why they think so many people stop going to the gym, after only a few months of their membership. [5:05]
Simon: The investment makes it more worthwhile. [5:29]
Hamza: Going in blind can damage your ability to reach your goals. [6:26]
Tyler and Sean: Too many people expect instant results. [8:05]
What differentiates people who stick with their new fitness goals in the long term, versus those who give up after a month or two? [9:19]
Stephanie: Motivation is great, but it doesn’t always last. [9:33]
Sean: You’ve got to turn that motivation into a new habit. [10:16]
Anna and Simon: It can be tempting to set a whole list of goals at once. [10:49]
Tyler: Wait until you achieve one goal before setting the next one. [11:54]
Hamza: You have to balance the things you need with the things you want to do. [12:35]
Erol and Simon: Extrinsic versus intrinsic motivational factors. [13:45]
Trainer Simon shares the success story of a former client— a man in his 90s whose daily 5 minutes of exercise were enough to keep him fit and strong. [15:13]
What are proactive ways that Medcan trainers have helped clients form fitness habits, and stick to them? [17:50]
Hamza: Make sure your fitness regimen is sustainable. [18:04]
Erol: Love what you do. [18:28]
Tyler: Pencil exercise into your calendar. [18:46]
Hamza: Understand how your environment influences your skills. [19:11]
Erol: Exercise snacking. [19:54]
Sean: Know the importance of physical activity as you age. [20:38]
Stephanie and Erol: Small, simple habits for big change. [21:37]
Simon: Educate yourself as much as possible. [22:34]
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