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SHEDDING
10 tips to help you rebound from the pandemic and kick your bad habits.
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Gained a few pounds since last March? Need some fitness inspiration after 12 months of the COVID blahs? Join the club. We asked local experts for some top-shelf advice.
1. SET GOALS
The first step to getting back in shape is deciding what you want to achieve. “Take a personal inventory,” says Victor Castro, president and chief instructor at Liberty HaganaH Center in West Chester. When you’re ready to begin, write a contract with
yourself. “Put it someplace permanently, so you can look at it,” Castro says.
2. START SMALL
Getting too ambitious when drafting a plan can set you up for failure. Instead, ease into the changes. “A lot of people get discouraged because they try to change their whole routine immediately,” says Jenni Noll, a coach at Kika Stretch Studios in Wayne. If you haven’t eaten any vegetables for a week, add one to dinner one night. Even small steps make a difference.
3. BUILD MOMENTUM
“Mini daily victories” create a sense of accomplishment, says Mark Lewis, owner and founder of RTP Athletics in Ridley Park. Notch a few successes, and there’s a “snowball effect.” Add more challenges, then a few more. “That’s going to keep you rolling,” Lewis says.
4. ENJOY YOUR WORKOUT
What’s the best way to stick with an
exercise routine? Enjoy it. That way, you’re more likely to stay on continued on page 16
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BY DAVIS GIANGIULIO