Understanding the Stages of Change

By: Scott Laurent, HealthStyles Exercise Equipment Boulder Retail Store Manager
and ReadyToExercise.com Fitness Consultant

Have you ever wondered why so many people fail at the attempt to even start an exercise program after making it their New Year’s resolution? More than 80 percent of these resolutions fall by the wayside within the first three months of making the commitment. Why? A lack of preparation, and a lack of understanding of the stages we pass through on the road to real change, may explain why many people are unsuccessful.
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By Helen Vanderburg, Nautilus Institute™ Master Trainer

The importance of strengthening the core body cannot be ignored as it links all movement. A strong core body will support our back and prevent back injuries as well as give us greater force generation in all activities.
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