Staying On Track
It’s important to stick to your strength-training program as much as
you can. You may find that you make a few false starts before you succeed
at making this program a regular part of your life. There may be times
when interruptions such as vacation, illness, family, or work demands
prevent you from doing your exercises for a week or two — or even longer.
Try not to feel guilty or disappointed in yourself. Just restart your
routine as quickly as you can. You may not be able to pick up exactly
where you left off — you may need to decrease your weights a bit. But stay
with it, and you will regain lost ground.
If you have trouble getting back into the swing of things, start back into
the program slowly. Remember why you picked up this book in the first
place and why you chose your goals. It may help to reassess your goals and
make new ones because your motivations may change as time passes. Most
important, remember how your past successes made you feel: healthy,
strong, independent, and empowered!
Download a 12-week supply of exercise log sheets and a blank log sheet
(PDF-
694K) for
future use. Each log sheet includes a motivational or instructional tip.
These log sheets will help you accurately monitor your progress in
strength training. Keeping a record is an important part of the program
and will help you succeed.
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Page last updated: May 22, 2007
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion