Here they are. They are for beginners but apply to everybody including myself.
Show up: If you will make yourself workout for two weeks, and follow the rest of the commandments, you will get results and it will become something you want to continue.
Do something: You have to do some work and not just go through the motions or pose. Every gym has socializers that spend most of their time talking. Be advised that most devotees don’t love too much conversation. Also it is a big mistake to do too much if you are new; get used to it.
Know why you are doing it: Very generally speaking, at first you can do almost anything and see results. But before long that will stop working and you will need to further refine your training. Overall your training gets easier as you continue if you take the scientific approach.
Watch others: Particularly those you think look terrific. Watch what they do, and how they do it.
Ask questions: Nobody minds being asked for advice. Pick people you think look terrific. Take advantage of their willingness to talk, but don’t overdo it or try to make them your guru, because they won’t appreciate it.
Experiment: Try things. Give any new exercise or routine a two week trial. Nothing shows up in the mirror overnight. Another general rule: I know something did something if I am sore a day or two after the workout. The soreness lasts a few days. I consider it a good sign, because it means the exercise was taxing me.
Stick to what gets results: If it works, do it. But ALWAYS be prepared for the next Commandment.
Switch your routines: Everything stops working at some point. You’ll know when it becomes too easy or your results plateau; that’s when you add more reps or more weight, or switch routines. You can always see people fanning the weights, that is they are not putting any effort into the exercise. That’s only for an injury rehab or starting out.
Take it home with you: Once you have done your training, don’t get stupid and thwart the benefits. You can not exercise your way around a terrible diet. Become a student of fitness and nutrition. There is so much free stuff available you will never run out of resources. No matter how much you study, you will eventually discover that the solution to fitness always has at its base root — smart (sane) training and eating.
Never stop: Fitness is a lifestyle. If you believe it is good for you, don’t ever stop. If you don’t think it is good for you don’t do it, but shut up about how you look and feel.
Credit : Dr. Hrishikesh D Pai (IVF Specialist- 32 Years of Experience)
