How to Start a Fitness Routine in 2022

dev • January 30, 2025

How to Start a Fitness Routine in 2022

Scene:  It’s the beginning of 2022 and you decide  “This year I am going to get in shape.”

Okay, now what?!

You do what every modern-day woman or man would do… You Google it! You type in“how to start a workout routine,” and you see some great advice from renowned sources.

For example, the Mayo Clinic has five steps for you, with instructions under each heading:

1. Assess fitness level.

2. Design program.

3. Assemble equipment.

4. Start.

5. Monitor progress. 

We’re not going to argue with the Mayo Clinic! But let’s be real…those five steps are really far from simple for the average person.

For example, most people don’t know how to assess their fitness level, and even fewer know how to design a program and monitor progress. 

And while you can start a program with minimal equipment, fitness equipment isn’t cheap. So if you buy anything, you want to make the right decision. But what do you buy? And is that salesperson correct in saying you “absolutely must have this gear—and this supplement at half off”?

Let’s be clear : We want you to start a fitness program in 2022, and any activity is better than no activity. You can literally start with a simple program that involves going for a short daily walk. From there you can increase the distance a little every day, and you’ll see some progress!

But the Mayo Clinic list puts a lot of pressure on a person to research, plan, purchase and assess. That can be totally overwhelming! We have seen this stress before. A lot of our current clients came to us after trying to start a program but became totally overwhelmed and confused. Some even quit trying altogether before eventually calling us.

We’re going to simplify the Mayo Clinic list for you:  All you have to do is work on Number 4.

Just start by coming to talk to us. That’s it. Forget all the other stuff that can get complicated. You’re in charge of Number 4 only. We’ve got everything else covered!

We Can Help You Start Working Out!

We are experts in assessing fitness levels, designing programs, and monitoring results. It’s what we do every day and we are fully committed to our client’s journey.

We also have all the equipment you’ll ever need. We can even help you with Number 4 because we can motivate you and inspire you. To be honest, that’s our real superpower: making fitness fun. 

What’s not fun is trying to figure it out on your own. Ever tried to change a tire, assemble a barbecue, or create a spreadsheet without the right knowledge and tools? It’s frustrating! 

We promise to completely eliminate frustration and give you the perfect plan to help you accomplish your fitness goals—any fitness goals. We’ll even tell you how you’ll know you’re making progress—and how to speed things up.

The Mayo Clinic is 100 percent correct:  “Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health.”

But you don’t have to figure out what to do and buy a bunch of gear. All you have to do is click  here  and book an appointment to talk with us!

The Thrive Team

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