Attention to Detail: Fitness

In an effort to refocus my attention on areas of my personal life which have been neglected during the past year, my theme for 2010 is A Year of Attention to Detail.

The changing of the calendar brings with it personal promises to change many aspects of our lives.  One of the most frequent of those promises is the promise to begin exercising to lose weight and improve our appearances.  While my motivation to exercise does not hinge on weight or sex appeal, I am making a commitment to myself to improve my fitness routine and to exercise regularly.

Rather than worrying how my ass looks in my jeans, my concern is in my physical capabilities.  As a result of my back injury and my knee pain, I have fallen out of my routine and exercise has been nearly non-existent.  I no longer have the endurance I used to nor the strength.  In order to refocus my attention on physical fitness, I have purchased a gym membership and have been exercising on a daily basis for the past couple of weeks.

Returning to the gym and having an exercise routine was a real drag at first but now that I have been at it for a little while, I actually enjoy the time I spend working out and getting sweaty.  After my workout, I feel accomplished.  Exercising also lends a hand in my resolution of improving my health.  As any doctor will tell you, regular exercise improves your health in countless ways.

Make 2010 the year that you stick with your resolution of exercise.  The hardest part of any exercise routine is putting on the shoes and getting out the door.  After a while, you’ll find yourself looking forward to your next meeting with the bike or treadmill.

Just do it!