My name is Taína (Ta-EE-nah) and I am 35 years old. I have exercised most of my life, but only discovered a real passion for working out and training hard about a year ago. Throughout my life I had been pretty active as a (non-professional by a long shot) ballerina, gymnast, aerobics enthusiast and gym member. But I was just going through the motions. Especially at the gym, where no one helped you figure out an appropriate routine, I would repeat the same exercises all the time without achieving any major results other than just burning the calories I consumed. The routine became boring. I needed a challenge.
Then I saw the P90X infomercial on TV one night. I knew the program would work because it would keep me entertained while teaching me how to work out different muscle groups. Keep in mind that I don't sell P90X or any Beachbody products. I simply bought the program and found that it works for me. Practically any exercise routine you do that provides a variety of moves and a good challenge will work for you. P90X was just the program I chose. Pick your weapon!
The key is to stick with the program whatever it may be! When you stick to whichever program you choose and take it seriously, you will see results, you will feel stronger and ready to take on the next challenge. When you are able to pull off that first "real" push-up without using your knees or that first non-assisted chin-up, there will be no stopping you. You will be badass... and that is a great motivator!
To keep the fun in working out, I am always trying moves that are more and more difficult. Each time I pull off a new move I look forward to the next challenge. For instance, at first I could only do push-ups on my knees. I practiced a little every day and in no time I did my first "real" push-up. I was so amazed that I kept pushing myself. The same with pull-ups and chin-ups. Now I'm just looking for more push-up, pull-up and chin-up techniques and often coming up with my own crazy moves just to keep things interesting. Check out this video I did just for fun:
Working out shouldn't just be about losing weight. That is just one of the benefits, if that's what you're looking for. Through consistent exercise you will be able to do things you never thought you would ever achieve while looking and feeling better.
Go ahead, impress yourself!
