January has come and gone; is that initial surge of energy to set fitness goals starting to dwindle? There are some easy ways to stay motivated with your fitness routine as we head further into 2021. Here are 5 ways to stay motivated with your fitness routine in the new year:
5 Ways to Stay Motivated With Your Fitness Routine This Year
1.) Set Yourself Up for Success
Having a fitness routine is beneficial as it can increase energy levels, keep your heart and lungs healthy, assist with weight management, improve balance, and so many other aspects of your overall health. Setting goals that are not only practical but obtainable is the best place to start. Begin at a baseline for your body and current fitness level and work up from there.
2.) Meet with a Personal Trainer
Accountability is a huge motivator in any fitness routine. A personal trainer can assist you in creating a plan for success, while also encouraging you along the way. Are you just starting on your fitness journey? Your personal trainer will introduce you to easy, effective exercises for someone just starting out. Have you been active in your fitness routine, but are looking to take things a bit further? A trainer can show you where you can make changes best suited for the goals you want to achieve. At iN8 Fitness our trainers are skilled in helping people of all fitness levels, rehab trained and able to work with clients who have old injuries, and make fitness enjoyable.
3.) Have Fun with It
One of the quickest ways to kill motivation is to make fitness a chore. Find ways that make your routine fun for you. Maybe it’s taking your dog along on your run or getting a friend involved for more accountability. Whatever you find that puts a smile on your face while you’re working out, make it an active part of your routine.
4.) Reward Yourself
Who doesn’t love a job well done? Set rewards for yourself along the way. Hit goal #1? Treat yourself to a massage! Starting to see more muscle tone? Take yourself out to a nice dinner. Setting a reward for yourself can help keep you motivated to hit your next fitness goal.
5.) Keep a Regular Workout Schedule
When you have a regular, established workout time you are more motivated to stick to that schedule. If you wait to find the time, chances are something will come up that makes you pass it over. Putting your workout down in the calendar takes away the worry about fitting it in. Making time for at-home workouts, as well as time for meeting with your trainer, gives you a designated escape from the to-do list. Scheduling a set time with your personal trainer gives you something to look forward to in your workout routine.
Our team at iN8 Fitness would love to help you stay motivated in your fitness journey this year. We have group and personal training sessions for all levels of ability. Serving Sanford, Lake Mary, and Longwood we offer a free consultation. Let us help you improve your life!
