7 Things to Look for in a Workout Program so You Achieve Results ...

1. Find the Right Chemistry

If you are hiring a trainer make sure you feel comfortable to be honest and open with them. Also, make sure your trainer is certified, experienced and has passion towards exercise and helping others. You would be surprised how many trainers are lacking in one or all of these so make sure you do your due research. And if all goes well and your trainer checks out, make sure this fits in your budget. This is one of the very important things to look for in a workout program.

2. Find the Right Environment

If you are joining a gym or a workout class make sure you are joining the environment you feel comfortable in. Joining a gym with all muscle heads may not be your thing if you are a cardio and interval training queen. You may feel uncomfortable wearing a sports bra in a gym with all men. Co-ed or all women is another big decision for you. Whatever you do make sure you feel in your comfort zone when exercising as this will help you see great results.

3. The Right Challenge

For someone that is non-active a brisk walk may be a workout while someone in better shape may need interval training. Make sure you are challenged when exercising and finishing your workout in a sweat. If you are not sweating while exercising, what kind of workout is it anyway? In order to workout you need to be challenging your body.

4. Recommendations Are a Huge Help

If you have a friend that just lost weight from a workout program, find out what it is and do not be shy to follow in her footsteps. Recommendations are a huge help because if the workout has worked for many others there is a good chance it will work for you.

5. Make Sure Nutrition is a Component

Whether you are working with a trainer, joining a gym or fitness class make sure that proper nutrition is explained. Even if you exercise for 3 hours daily, without the right nutrition you will fail to see amazing results. So make nutrition is a component of the fitness program you are considering joining.

6. Does This Program Fit in Your Budget

We can all dream big but if your trainer or fitness program is not affordable your fitness program will end in just a dream. Make sure you can fit your chosen fitness program into your budget and understand for an experienced trainer you will pay for their experience and all the work they spend focusing on you. But if this does not fit in the budget just be realistic.

7. Are the Hours Flexible

What good would a gym be if it opens by 7am and the only time you can exercise is at 6am? Find a fitness program that fits into your schedule. Make sure you schedule your workouts as non-negotiable time in your day. Initially, at least until exercise becomes a habit, you need to set your workout times in as dedicated times to just exercise.

All the things to look for in a workout program will help you to achieve your goal, make new friends and have zest for life! What is your favorite fitness workout and how often do you exercise?