How Real People Transitioned from Walking to Running

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Got a Goal?]( Whether you're on day one or day 100, setting a new fitness goal is a great way to keep motivation high on days when you really just don't feel like hitting the gym. After all, there's nothing better than accomplishing a feat you once thought was impossible. So what's your dream? Five pushups? Run a mile? Touch your toes? We rounded up 10 of the most popular fitness goals and took the guesswork out by asking the experts for tips on how to make your dream a reality! What are you waiting for? [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( Let's get one thing out of the way: Exercise will never be easy. If it is, you're doing it wrong. That said, exercise can be fun. Half the battle is getting started; from there, it's about finding something you love. Exercise isn't one-size-fits-all, so if you hate spinning, stop going to spinning. If you think running a 5K is the only barometer for success, think again. Before you tell yourself, ''I'll never be able to enjoy exercise", consider experimenting with a few workouts first. If running feels monotonous, try a high-energy Zumba class. If you're dreading the same flow in Bikram yoga, consider a progressive strength training program. While a good exercise session is meant to push you and challenge your muscles, it should also leave you feeling accomplished--not defeated--when you complete that last rep or step. In this week's Weekly Spark, we've got the fitness inspiration you need to set a new goal and surprise yourself! What are you waiting for? [Surprise, Surprise]( What comes to mind when you hear the term ''strength training''? Is it bros in cutoff T-shirts? Is it Hulk arms? Maybe it's bulky leg muscles or an intimidating weight room? Our reporter Melissa Rudy shared many of these same assumptions once upon a time, too--that is, until she started strength training herself. Discover the seven revelations she experienced when she put her fears aside and set foot in the weight room for the first time. [+ Read More]( [Pick Up the Pace]( Let me preface this by saying you do not need to be a runner to be fit. If it's not your thing, that's cool. But if you've been walking for a while and feel an urge to pick up the pace, this is the article you've been waiting to read. We tapped the SparkPeople community and asked them one question: How did you transition from walking to running? And, boy, did they deliver with some amazing advice! [+ Read More]( [No Boys Allowed?]( Fitness classes are fantastic. They're challenging, provide an environment that encourages you to push yourself, allow you to learn new moves under the supervision of a trainer and the music is great, too. So why do many men avoid them? There's a stigma that fitness classes are just for women or aren't as challenging as the weight room. That's all about to change, though. Find out why factoring fitness classes in could be the extra push men need in their routine. [+ Read More]( [Am I Doing This Wrong?]( [No Excuses]( [Trainers' Top Moves]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202