Looking back over the past year, have you achieved the health goals you set at the beginning?
A survey* revealed that nearly half of respondents set fitness improvement as their New Year’s resolution, yet only 1% managed to stick to it throughout the year. To help beginners achieve their health goals, we have collected three common difficulties they face and invited Kevin Cheung, an experienced marathon runner and the coach of AXA BeOnTrack Club, to share his insights and help you embark on the journey to a healthier life.
1. I feel overwhelmed after setting health goals, so where can I start?
- Break down goals: Divide your annual health goal into multiple manageable weekly targets.
- Step by step: Beginners may start with low-intensity aerobic exercises like jogging, swimming, or yoga for an hour a day. Once you get adapted to the intensity, you may gradually ramp it up. Take running for example, beginners may aim for a 5 km or 10 km race first, and then gradually try to run further or faster, so your body can keep up with the pace.
2. I feel like giving up after some time, so how can I keep the momentum going?
- Adjust goals: After achieving each goal, evaluate whether it aligns with your current level. Setting a lofty goal can lead to frustration and loss of motivation.
- Reward yourself: Rewarding yourself after reaching a goal can reinforce the sense of accomplishment and encourage you to keep going.
3. Any tips that can help us stick to our health goals?
- Find a buddy: Beginners can join fitness clubs like AXA BeOnTrack Club to set health goals and exercise with like-minded individuals together. It allows you to have more fun and cheer for each other.
- Diversify your workouts: You can try different types of exercises, such as swimming, running, or cycling, to keep things fresh and discover more enjoyment in your routine.
Looking to connect with more like-minded people to pursue the health goals together? AXA BeOnTrack Club is here to help! We will roll out more activities in 2025 to help you achieve your health goals and embrace a healthy and vibrant year. Please stay tuned!
*https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-year-resolutions-survey-2024/
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