The issue with the strategy of growing strength right from the start was that I never felt like I was getting stronger. I was just getting fatigued quicker. I still had postural struggles, and my gym sessions just did not feel very effective. I started to lose motivation because I felt like I was doing everything right, but I felt like I was getting nowhere. So I decided to break down what poor postural habits I have, and I realized I have poor muscular endurance. So when I train, I am doing so with the intention to improve muscular endurance before building muscle. Thinking about the posterior chain muscles helped me determine where I needed to start.

As we enter the new year, we set new goals for the year. We aim to be better versions of ourselves and set new fitness goals. We are super excited to get to the new version of ourselves, but then we quit after a month. Why? Because we set our sights too high and take on too much too fast to achieve those fitness goals. Then we get discouraged and give up. Trust me; I've been there. But over time, I've learned that starting small is key to beginning any fitness journey. Here are some tips for beginning your fitness journey for successfully creating healthy and active lifestyle habits.

What are your fitness goals? There are many kinds of fitness goals that people try to achieve. Whether it’s building muscle, reducing stress or losing weight, having some kind of workout schedule can help you achieve those goals quickly.