Whether you stayed disciplined over the holidays or let all the tasty offerings of the season get the better of you, you won’t be alone in resuming your fitness routine this winter. However, the dark days and cold weather can make it hard to motivate yourself to work out. If you attend—or are about to join—our gym for women, you’ve already taken an important step. Finding a comfortable and supportive environment to exercise is essential to maintaining your fitness routine.
Don’t let winter break your fitness routine. Here are some tips to help you keep it up throughout the winter.
Set a Manageable Schedule
The first mistake people many people make when starting or resuming a fitness routine is to attempt too much too soon. If you have never regularly attended a gym, it’s unlikely that you will be able to maintain going every day by sheer willpower. Set a schedule that you can stick with. For example, start with two days a week. As you get into the habit of regular exercise, you can up that to three or four days. It’s better to start small and build rather than start with too much and let yourself down.
Work Toward Concrete Goals
Another mistake many people make is failing to set concrete goals. If you give yourself a vague goal like “eat healthier” or “exercise more,” you don’t have a way to measure your progress or determine if you’ve succeeded. It’s better to set a clear goal so it’s easy to tell whether or not you’ve achieved it. Instead of “eat healthier,” set a goal to cook a meal from scratch three times a week. Instead of “exercise more,” decide to go to the gym twice a week. After a few months, you can look back at your progress to see how well you did.
Be Kind to Yourself
Above all, you have to remember to be kind to yourself. You will have tough days or weeks when you fail to stick to your goals, but that’s okay. Don’t beat yourself up; it happens to everyone. Acknowledge that you dropped the ball and resolve to start fresh tomorrow. Giving yourself permission to slip up makes it easier to get back on track.
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No matter where you are in your fitness journey, our team at Nova Fitness is here to help you. At your gym for women, we will craft a fitness program to meet your needs, goals, and lifestyle.
