Spring Fitness

What New Year’s Resolution?

After New Year resolutions about getting into shape start to fade away as we wake up to cold, dark winter mornings it can be difficult to maintain the early optimism of getting fit again.

But there is light on the horizon with British Summer Time arriving on March 26th. Only 4 weeks to go!

The days are becoming brighter and temperatures are rising. And with summer holidays just around the corner the arrival of spring is a big motivator to get back working out again.

The winter can have a negative effect on your schedule with dark nights and dark mornings, the cold and rainy weather puts a downer on your energy levels and all you want to do is stay inside were it’s warm and cosy and you put off working-out so much that it becomes the norm,”.

All that inactivity during the winter will make you put on a few pounds and make it harder to get back into the swing of things but there are some cheats you can deploy to get used to working out again.

Find a friend to work out with
Having a workout buddy helps you stay motivated during your workouts and to keep going by not wanted to let each other down by not going.
Try a new class
Starting a new class keeps you from getting stuck in a rut and just going through the motions – Your body will be tested by trying new exercises and you can get great results by keeping your body on it’s toes.
Get outdoors
Now Spring is coming the weather is more welcoming for runs around the park or joining a Bootcamp or just a good long family walk or bike ride at weekends.
Early morning classes
Now that the mornings are brighter there’s more encouragement to throw back the duvet and get out there for a workout.
Water workout
What could be better when the heat picks up than to take a refreshing swim.
Pilates
Actually, in my opinion this would always comes first; strengthen your core muscles to help support every other movement you make with a regular dose of pilates. Remember it is a mindful practice engaging body, mind and soul to get the results you want.