01/6Here's how you can stick to your workout goal

Here's how you can stick to your workout goal

Maintaining your enthusiasm to complete your workout challenges can be a bit of task as the days go by. A busy lifestyle may deter you from completing your goal, whether you are trying to lose weight or get fitter. If you are feeling a little stuck and need a little help getting back on the wagon, here are some expert tips that may help you achieve your fitness goals.

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02/6Do things the hard way

Do things the hard way

Technology might have made things a lot simpler for us but that doesn't mean we can't inconvenience ourselves in the slightest. Try to do things the hard way. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk the longer route back home from work, park your car a good distance away from the mall so that you'd have to walk all the way to and from it. Incorporating these simple things in your life will help make you a lot fitter.

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03/6Identify your weakness

Identify your weakness

Want to become a stronger and leaner you? Find out what's holding you back. Even if you are in pretty good shape, there could be something that is challenging for you. This may be preventing you from running that race or attempting headstand. "With the right approach, your body can adapt and increase its capacity for performance," Maren S. Fragala, Ph.D., the director of Athlete Health & Performance at Quest Diagnostics, told a news portal.

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04/6Proper form is critical

Proper form is critical

Proper form ensures you won't run out of energy too soon. "If you have poor biomechanics, you'll use more energy because you'll be working at a higher intensity than if you move more efficiently," Heather Milton, a senior exercise physiologist at the Sports Performance Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, told a news portal. Check yourself out doing the pose to ensure you are practising it correctly.

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05/6Ensure you gain muscle

Ensure you gain muscle

Experts say you should weight train at least four days a week. Keep the focus on compound movements. "This can help you maintain strength over a longer stretch of time," trainer Adam Rosante told a news portal. Adding, "The stronger you are, the easier everything becomes. You'll be able to use less effort to do the same work."

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06/6Increase stamina

Increase stamina

Endurance may be a problem for you if you get tired quickly while you are working out. "If you always do short, intense exercise, when you do go out for a steady run, you'll probably go straight to 80 per cent of your max heart rate or higher," Heather Milton, a senior exercise physiologist at the Sports Performance Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, told a news portal. This may cause you to feel tired in a short while. To tackle these issues, do moderate-intensity exercises for about four weeks. Next, add more to your work out each time to build stamina.

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