Remember, your great summer body is forged during winter. Otherwise you come out of winter out of shape and simply spend the warmer months getting in shape!.....Its ALL about CONSISTENCY. And most of its psychological, so here's a few tips to hep you stay on track with your fitness goals when all your instincts tell you to roll over and go back to sleep.
1.What's your “why”
Why do you workout? Whether its to be a more active parent, to challenge yourself, boost your focus for work, to feel good about yourself, or to gain some ”you” time, take a moment to reflect on exactly why you workout in the first place, then remind yourself of it every time you feel like letting up. Its the same if you exercise simply because it’s a core part of who you are, or just because you love it.2. The Plan
Like most things to be successful, sit down and plan your exercise like you would any appointment. Grab your calendar plan your training schedule. If you don’t, it’s very likely you’ll give in to temptation and stay in bed! Remember to be specific…- If you’re going to commit to 3 x sessions per week, book them in advance and put them in your diary. Then get excited about them!
Mix it up
This is more important now than at any other time of the year. Why? Because to keep the endorphins flowing and feel like you’re still connecting with the world around you as the days get shorter, getting outdoors for a few sessions each week is super important but at the same time, if you have to head out into the cold every day, it’s likely to wear you down. Find the right balance between indoor/outdoor for you and if even that’s getting tired, try a whole new style of workout to keep your motivation up.Get sneaky
If you’re a morning exerciser but literally can’t stop snoozing, put your alarm clock or phone across the other side of the room, forcing yourself to get out of bed to turn it off. We all know actually getting out from under the covers and getting moving is the hardest part, right? Once that’s done, it’s ON!Another trick that works is to lay out your gym gear before bed – shoes and everything. When you wake up, you don’t think “I need to train”, you just think “I need to get dressed”. Once you're dressed, you're up so might as well train… right!
Dress for success
Whether you train outdoors, or just need to navigate the distance between home and the gym in comfort, you need to get a puffer jacket for winter. Seriously, when you have one of those things waiting for you, it’s like getting out of one doona and into another one… it’s child’s play!Have a go-to home workout on hand
Because there are always going to be “those” days when your gym, bootcamp, or run session just isn’t going to happen. Even if it’s something as simple as 50 reps each of 5 of your favourite exercises (squats, pushups, lunges, rows, burpees work a treat), something’s WAY better than nothing, even if it’s just a quick hit-out to clear your head and fire up your metabolism for the day.Last but not least… make consistently good food choices
Some people forget the cold weather only hangs around for 3-4 months, then the sun’s out again and we’re back in beach mode. That’s such a short period of time to be all rugged up for, but plenty of time to pack on a few winter KGs… and there’s nothing less motivating than starting all over again with your fitness and body goals every single springtime!It’s ok to relax a little, but employ the 80:20 rule and make sure you’re making good nutrition choices day in, day out. Greens, veggies, fruit, lean protein and good fats need to be on the menu every day and only once the good stuff’s made its way into your belly, should you even consider the naughtier options. Your immunity will thank you for it and so will your waistline.
Source: Agoga.com.au
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