What is the Perfect Workout For Over 40? Simple! Pick Something & Just Do it!

So the New Year is approaching, you are over 40 and wondering what is the best method for getting into shape. The workout choices are endless and everyone has an opinion about the best method or workout equipment, and why is that? Simple it worked for them. But is it the method they used or just the idea that they chose a program and just did it?

The system you use is not as important as your commitment to the system, borrowing a phrase from Nike, Just Do It! No matter what it is just choose a method/system and stick with it, you can always make some adjustments to fit your goals. But do not fall victim to paralysis by analysis! Holding out until you find the perfect system or machine will not get you anywhere, and after a while you will become discouraged with your efforts and fall back into your old habits.

The best place to start is with a visit to your doctor if you feel it is necessary, however if you feel you are in good enough shape to workout then by all means start somewhere even if it is a walk around the block. Once you start to get into the habit of working out (just like you got in the habit of NOT) it will become easier and you can increase the intensity.

Here is a quick checklist to help you get started:
1. Decide whether you want to lose weight or gain muscle or both.
2. Decide whether you are going to workout at home or join a gym.
3. Decide how much it is that you want to gain or lose.
4. Decide on a time frame to accomplish your goals but be realistic!
5. Now get started!

A side note, if you get started and then fail to work out for a while do not get discouraged and quit, just get back on schedule and keep going, remember it is a habit you are forming but a good one!
We have all created bad habits of some sort and it did not happen overnight.