Chapter 14 : Getting Fit – What Not to Do

You might think you make a really cute potato, but at other times you find yourself wondering if there is another way. Imagine being able to run through the hills of Salzburg singing all day – and not being out of breath within five minutes.

Fitness is about more than just looking good. Being fit is part of leading a healthy life and reducing your risk of catching diseases or aging prematurely. But, yes, it makes you look good too.

With so many guide books and courses and videos out there, working out how to start getting into an aesthetically pleasing shape can be overwhelming. Jumping in and doing too much too soon without proper guidance can lead you to giving up after a few tries.

Getting into shape isn’t easy. But it is easier to stay in shape once you’re there.

There is no quick fix that will see you shed thirty pounds in three days or give you abs in a week. Getting fit is a long and painful marathon, not a quick light sprint. Following fitness plans that promise quick results is a sure way to disappointment.

Compliment your fitness routine with an all-round healthy lifestyle. There’s no point running three times a week if you’re going to spend every night eating burgers, smoking profusely and drinking a gallon of beer.

Getting fit does not have to mean jogging. Some people hate jogging and it’s perfectly okay to get fit without it. With so many different types of sport, there is always something to suit everyone. Check out yoga, basketball, swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, dancing, badminton, trampolining – there really is no excuse.

Don’t try too much too soon. If you’re plan was to run four times a week stick to it. Even if on one of your off days you’re itchy to go, try to hold off. That way your enthusiasm will last.

要生活得健康---千万不要做这些事情

有时候你可能只会想窝在沙发里，但是又有时候会想让自己有另一种生活的方式。想象一下，如果能够跑完整个萨尔茨堡，整天唱歌，但又不会累到大喘气，这种生活会是什么样呢？

健康，不仅仅是为了好看，其意义更大。健康，意味着健康的生活习惯及方式，以减少得病或是早衰的几率。而且，这会让你看着更加美丽。

市面上有太多的书籍、课程或是视频，不断地冲击你对于健康美的追求。但是冒然地参加一项活动，或是在一瞬间没有专业指导下做太多的运动，只会让你望而却步。

塑造良好身材并不容易，但是一旦塑造成了，就更容易保持住这样的状态。

其实并没有很快速的方法，可以让你三天内减掉30磅，或是一周练出腹肌。健康的体态是需要长时间痛苦的过程的。那些所谓的快速健身方法，一定会令你失望。

全方位健康的生活方式，才是你应该有的健身计划。如果你每周慢跑三次，但是每晚都在啃汉堡，吸烟或是饮酒，那一切都是无用功。

健身并不意味着只有慢跑。有一些人非常讨厌跑步，但是一样可以非常健康。有很多种不同类型的运动，每个人都可以选择到最适合自己的一款。比如瑜伽、篮球、游泳、滑冰、体操、舞蹈、羽毛球、蹦床等等，那么多选择，你没有借口说你不喜欢。

当然也不要一下子尝试太多。如果你计划每周四次慢跑，那就一定要坚持下去。即使有时你想偷懒，请你务必坚持。这样持续下去，你的热情也会保持不退。