Did you know, 75% of people stop exercising during Winter & end up as unfit as before they started their Summer fitness regime!
Here are my 5 Fail Proof Tips for Looking & Feeling Awesome when Summer hits!
If you’re tempted to hit the snooze button in the morning, remember this – staying motivated this winter requires a change to only one thing: your mindset. Sure, the conditions encourage eating more and doing less, but lets not forget we are living in Brisbane, not Melbourne!
Motivation is based on two things. The first is having a goal or target to aim for. The second is clearly understanding the positive effects your actions will have on your life. Get very clear on these two things, and you will hit summer looking awesome.
1. Train for an event – there is nothing like having a short-term goal to work towards to keep you focused and on track with your training. It may be a fun run, maybe a summer ocean swim, whatever it is, write it down, tell someone about it, and then train towards it. Winter is the perfect time for running training, too, because it’s not too hot.
2. Set a goal – Not really into running or swimming? No problem! Set another goal, such as a few kilos’ weight loss or a five per cent reduction in body fat. Stick a photo of that bikini you want to buy on the fridge. When you see that swimwear, knowing each day that passes brings you closer to hitting the beach this summer, you are going to be keen to close that fridge door and grab the skipping rope instead. There’s nothing like a picture to motivate you. It might not be a bikini; it might be a photo of you in terrific shape or a great outfit you want to wear. Whatever image works for you, stick it up where you’ll see it every day.
3. Focus on the benefits: The encouragement of the bed is very strong at 6am, especially when it is cold and dark outside. That’s why you need to remind yourself of the benefits exercise brings you. You want to manage your stress levels, have an abundance of energy and feel good about yourself rather than falling asleep at your desk, feeling overwhelmed and overweight. So get a piece of paper and write down all the ways exercise adds to the quality of your life. Stick it on the fridge, along with your photo, and read it regularly, particularly when you are feeling flat.
4. Get a trainer – Personal trainers are there to encourage and motivate. Thats what we do best! Winter can be a great time to invest in one. It doesn’t have to be a 1:1 session if you have budget constraints, there are other ways. Group fitness is great motivation, awesome for the body, and very friendly on the wallet.
5. Reward yourself – When you reach your goal, reward yourself. Not with a big cake, but with something special like a new outfit for your new body. There’s nothing like working towards a goal, achieving it, then splashing out to say: “Well done me”.
If you have already started hitting the snooze button, then you need our help. Our sessions are fun, motivating and best of all, you actually want to get to them. So there will be no more snooze buttons, and many more results. Register today for our introductory offer of just $22 for 2 weeks unlimited training.