Betty’s tips to stay motivated
Meet Betty, an active ACH Group Health Studio customer of over 13 years! At 90 years of age, Betty estimates she has attended nearly 1500 classes and has no intent on stopping.
Every Monday and Friday morning you’ll find Betty at Health Studio Rostrevor enjoying exercise class, and time spent with friends.
Betty shared, “Coming to the Health Studio has not only kept me fit but introduced me to an incredible group of people who feel like family.”
As Betty approaches 91, she said, “Prioritising my health and fitness has meant I’ve been able to keep doing the things that make my life great.”
When we asked Betty what her tips were to stay motivated, she shared the most important is to ‘just keep going’ especially on the days when motivation is low.
Stay on track and make progress, one step at a time
Get out of your pyjamas as soon as possible
Getting out of your pyjamas right away sets the tone for the day. It’s like flipping a switch – you feel ready to take on whatever comes next.
Stick to a routine, it gets easier!
Having a routine can make a big difference. At first, it can be hard to stick with it, but eventually it becomes part of your day, and you don’t even have to think about it.
Get a great group to exercise with
Don’t underestimate the power of social connection. Joining an exercise group can keep you motivated. We cheer each other on and it makes it so much more fun, while keeping us committed to show up.
Don’t give up, it’s easier to keep going than to start again
There will be days you will want to quit. Remind yourself how much harder it is to start all over again. Just show up, even when you don’t feel like it. It makes all the difference.
Enjoy yourself – it can sometimes be hard, but you’ll feel better afterwards
Sometimes it’s tough to get started, but you will feel better once you’re done. I’ve learned to focus on the enjoyment, not just the effort – it really keeps me going.
Health & wellbeing at ACH Group
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Along with individual services, our specialised health programs combine exercise and education to promote independent living and positive health outcomes.
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