Exercise Reflection Paper

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Since starting my current exercise program, I have already noticed small, positive changes not only in my body but also with my entire lifestyle. Before the starting this class, I also assumed that I was physically fit because of my petite, slender body frame; but since starting this class, I have learned that being physically fit doesn’t always reflect a person’s outwards appearance.
When I started the first week of my exercise program, I have a tough time completing all of the workouts and an even harder time staying motivated. By the time I started my seventh exercise of the day I was winded and on the verge of giving up and calling it a day. I soon realized that the reason why it was so hard for me to complete my exercise regimen is because I was not physically fit. Although I feel as if I am at a perfect weight, my weight is not as relevant to my health as I had previously thought it was. It was then that I decided I would commit to my exercise program to improve my overall health.
Although I started my exercise program in October, the weather in Arizona was still extremely hot doing the day and made it even harder for me to want to exercise doing the day. Because of my busy schedule (I’m currently enrolled in 22 credit hours), the only time I am able to exercise is either in the early morning hours or …show more content…

A great example of this is going for a morning or nightly run. Another way I can fit my exercise program into my busy schedule is by incorporating it into my social life. Instead of meeting up with my friends for coffee or going out to eat with my boyfriend, I can spend time with my friends and family by exercising with them. This will also help me to stay motivated and keep me on the right path to my goals. I also decided to primarily work out at home, because I have noticed that it is harder to force myself to want to work out in a public setting due to my social

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