{"id":2349,"date":"2014-11-28T11:37:23","date_gmt":"2014-11-28T11:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/?page_id=2349"},"modified":"2017-05-30T19:27:13","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T19:27:13","slug":"fitness-getting-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/mma-articles\/fitness-getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness – Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201c<\/strong>A key stumbling block for someone contemplating a fitness regime; isn’t that there\u2019s not enough fitness information available, there’s far too much\u201d<\/p>\n

A good guide that I have recently found online is at Monster Supplements<\/a>, it is an ebook called KickStart 2015; you can click the image below to download a copy<\/span>:<\/p>\n

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Fitness – Keep it simple\u00a0<\/strong>
\nIf you are completely sedentary and out of shape:
\nStart off with an “all around” fitness class like boxercise or circuits. \u00a0Contact the instructor before hand, explain that you are completely out of shape and are a bit worried etc. \u00a0A good instructor will reassure you and tell you that you can drop out of the class whenever you have to etc. until you are fit enough to complete the whole routine<\/p>\n

Start weight training.
\nWeight training is the best way to change your physique. \u00a0If your goal is to ‘look good’, then weight training is a must for 99% of people.
\nI would recommend training with a seasoned friend, or paying a personal trainer to help you with the first 4 or 5 sessions.<\/p>\n

There is a\u00a0complete workout system here<\/a><\/p>\n

Diet – Keep it simple too<\/strong>
\nDiet is the hardest part. It’s relatively easy to workout 3 times a week, but diet is a lifestyle, and 24\/7.
\nCut out sugar and deep fried foods<\/span>. Cut out takeaways too. That’s probably all you need to do. \u00a0When you are at your ideal weight, think about having\u00a01 cheat day, at the weekend.
\nAnother good tip – is mindful eating<\/span>.
\nBefore you eat anything take a moment to appreciate the work and effort (and potentially suffering) that’s gone it to getting the food harvested, transported etc and be mindful of what you eat throughout the actual eating:
\nDo not eat anything whilst watching TV<\/span>, is a great tip. \u00a0It’s not complicated, it just requires will power.<\/p>\n

Goal Setting<\/strong>
\nAs out outlined in the Monster Supplements book, goal-setting is important.
\nSet a specific Outcome Goal – e.g. “I want to get to a 32 inch waist by March 1st”
\nAnd set Process Goals – “I will achieve this by cutting out all sugar and deep fried foods”
\n“I will go to the gym twice a week”<\/p>\n

This helps keep you focused and motivated. Remember these goals by printing them and putting them on your fridge.
\nBy mindful of these goals when food-shopping too.<\/p>\n

Extra Help<\/strong>
\nA training-partner, a personal trainer or even an interactive fitness form like muscletalk.co.uk or reddit.com will help keep you motivated.
\nThe first month or two is always the hardest.
\nRemember however, that exercises is very addictive, as is the concept of ‘mastery’ and improvement. \u00a0As soon as you see improvements, and progression; chances are you’ll be hooked.
\nThe hardest part is making it part of a routine and keeping it up for the first month or two.<\/p>\n

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Here’s an infographic, based on the ebook:<\/p>\n

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And here’s version with me on it:<\/p>\n

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