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Why hi-tech, interactive fitness workouts in the home and office are next big trend
- Cycles, treadmills, rowing machines, smart mirrors and apps can connect to real-time and on-demand exercise classes
- Studies show 80 per cent of people who set new year’s fitness goals fail, so choose achievable goals and enjoyable exercises
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It’s already March and, if you’ve stuck to your new year’s fitness resolutions, you’re doing better than most.
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Various studies suggest that about 80 per cent of people fail to keep to their stated goals, with many falling off the wagon by mid-February.
Instead of saying I’m going to lose 30 pounds this year, set the goal to exercise for 15 minutes every day. Each time you do, you win and succeed at that goal
If you’re one of them, then Hong Kong personal trainer Alex McMillan believes it’s the goal – and not you – that’s at fault.
Setting too-lofty a benchmark will rarely be achievable, McMillan, the founder of Mid Age Man, says.
Focus on a “process” goal, not the result, the independent trainer, who is also a fitness coach at Hong Lok Yuen Country Club, in Tai Po, says.
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“So, instead of saying, ‘I’m going to lose 30 pounds [13.5kg] this year’, set the goal to exercise for 15 minutes every day.
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