With the beginning of a new year many of us will make exercise and fitness resolutions. Statistics show that approximately half of those who begin exercise programs drop out within the first six months.Situations factors as well as personal factors will affect your exercise adherence and motivation. So how do you ensure you don’t set yourself up for failure?
1. Understand Their Cognitive AbilitiesAccording to the American Psychological Association, teens may be emotionally immature, but they have reached cognitive maturity by age 16 (Steinberg et al. 2009). By then they have developed reasoning skills, logical thinking, metacognition (thinking about their thinking) and abstract thinking (Huebner 2012). Don’t talk down to teens; instead, ensure that exercises make sense to them.
As a personal trainer, one question I get asked frequently is whether strength training or cardio training is better. My answer is, “well it depends.” What you think might not be true.
www.bethesdapersonaltraining.comStrength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthierStrength training is an important part of an overall fitness program. Here's what strength training can do for you — and how to get started.By Mayo Clinic staff
