Kathy Smiths Essential Tips for Starting an Exercise Program

For more info visit www.newsinfusion.com January 15, 2010 - Resolving to exercise is one thing, but actually doing it is quite another. Kathy Smith, a fitness icon who has sold over 16 million workout videos in her illustrious career, says we so often lose sight of our New Years resolutions to get fit because we fail to plan. Because many people have no idea where to begin when it comes to starting a fitness routine, Kathy Smith has five sure-fire tips for ANYONE looking to make good on their resolution to get fit. Kathy Smith offers five ways people can kick-start or revive an exercise regimen: Be Honest: Where are you now? What do you realistically need to do to get you where you want to be? Abandon Excuses: Give yourself the 3 alternatives…workout with a group, indoor workout by yourself, outdoor activity. Make a Plan: Exercise doesn’t just magically happen. Just like any other aspect of your life; you have to have a plan, schedule and accountability. Switch It Up: You cannot just do cardio. You need to include strength training and flexibility training to have a successful exercise program so you won’t plateau and get burned out. Use It to Lose It: Workout gear is no good if you don’t know how to use it effectively. Buy what you need and make sure you’re using proper technique to maximize results.