When getting in shape and sticking to an exercise routine can feel like an uphill battle, it doesn’t have to. Current studies show that we should strive for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly. Moderate being defined as walking 2 miles in 30 minutes or biking 5 miles in the same amount of time at a rate that requires some effort to hold a conversation. Find an Exercise Routine You Can Stick To THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF LOVING YOUR DAILY WORKOUT
Meet Gregory Pajak From Insurance Defense to Client Advocacy
At Cellino Law, our attorneys bring more than legal knowledge to their work — they also bring experience, empathy, and an understanding of people. Managing attorney Gregory Pajak exemplifies this approach. He built his career on hard work, clear communication, and compassion — values he first learned while working at his family’s grocery store in Hamburg, NY.
With these guidelines in mind, it’s time to reset your workout expectations with these three tips to help you find a program you can stick with.
CHOOSE SOMETHING YOU ENJOY. It’s okay if lining up at dawn to enter a CrossFit gym isn’t your thing. There’s nothing worse than dreading daily trips to a weight room when you’d rather be out hiking or playing a competitive sport. The important thing is to do what you enjoy. If it’s easier to exercise with friends, ask at your gym for groups that meet there or find other people who want to work out with a group on social media. BREAK THE 150-MINUTE GOAL INTO SMALLER, ACHIEVABLE INCREMENTS. If you like jogging, rather than running for 30 minutes five days a week, substitute cycling — either outdoors or inside on a stationary bike — every other day to take the pressure off your feet and joints. Three 10-minute workouts rather than one long session is also fine. Whatever feels good for you and keeps you giving your best effort each workout. TRACK YOUR SESSIONS AND REWARD YOURSELF. Keeping a calendar of your successes helps make your good habits tangible. If you need a boost, look for different yoga, dance, or martial arts classes to incorporate into your schedule. After 30 days of success, give yourself a treat, whatever may be motivational. The bottom line is that exercise should be enjoyable if you’re going to stick with it. Don’t beat yourself up if you fall off the wagon. The voice in your head should be encouraging, the way you would speak to a friend who’s struggling. Give yourself time to establish your new routine. If you choose activities you enjoy, taking time for yourself will be a pleasure. You’ll start looking forward to your exercise routine and be more likely to stick with it over the long term.
AN UNEXPECTED PATH TO LAW. Unlike some attorneys, Gregory didn’t grow up dreaming of the courtroom. As a SUNY Buffalo undergraduate pursuing a degree in political science, he found himself at a crossroads. Facing the decision to pursue teaching or a career in law, he decided on the latter. The decision proved to be the right one, leading him to a successful career as a personal injury attorney. Interestingly, his early years as an attorney were spent on the opposite side of the courtroom. FROM INSURANCE DEFENSE TO ADVOCACY. After graduating from SUNY Buffalo School of Law, Gregory represented insurance companies in personal injury cases for over 15 years. The experience gave him a deep understanding of how insurance companies analyze cases, but it did not align with his values. He says, “The insurance business is not person-friendly. There is little concern for injured people, and I got tired of taking positions that did not gel with having compassion for people who were injured by the negligence or fault of others.” That realization led him to shift his focus and advocate for the injured individuals. Now, as the managing attorney at Cellino Law, Gregory manages his caseload while overseeing the work of other attorneys at the firm’s other offices throughout New York state. His background in insurance defense gives him a strategic advantage, allowing him to anticipate the opposition’s approach and counter their tactics. FIGHTING FOR CLIENTS AND FINDING FULFILLMENT. Outside of work, Gregory enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling with his family, whose support he credits with enabling him to pursue a profession he loves. Looking back on his career, he finds fulfillment in knowing he has helped people rebuild their lives after devastating injuries. “I can’t wave a magic wand and heal someone, but I can fight to help them get on the best path forward,” he adds. “It’s sort of like taking lemons and making lemonade, and that’s what makes this work so rewarding.”
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