How to fall in love with fitness again

03 February 2022

Shake off the winter gloom and get back on your best form

If you’ve gone from loving workouts to loathing them then you’re not alone - the winter blues tend to get the better of us all, especially after a frosty January.

The beginning of February is the perfect time to fall back in love with fitness again, so we’ve put together some of the best ways to ignite your passion for fitness so those workouts aren’t just another chore to tick off your to-do list!

Hit the gym in numbers

Exercising with a pal or partner is one way to get you back into a routine and make those workouts fun, not glum. A friendly bit of competition is known to increase workout productivity and will help you reach those goals faster. A gym partner can also help ‘spot’ you through those last couple of tough reps at the end of a gruelling set. Having someone by your side can make a huge difference and also help keep you accountable!

Get a new mindset

We’ve spoken about it before, and we can’t say it enough; harness your mind. When it comes to fitness, your mind is the first muscle needed to get you motivated, before you do any squats or sit-ups. So before you get to work on the weights, first shift your mindset to focus on the benefits of exercise and how it will support your body to look and feel amazing. The more positive you feel, the more you’ll enjoy those early morning workouts!

Set some goals

Setting some goals is crucial if you’re going to push yourself through the colder months and stay on top of your game. What is it that you’d most like to achieve this year that will make you proud? Whether it’s to reach a record number of press-ups or run 10k, make sure you have something to consistently work towards. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you reach this goal once you set it, and how much it distracts you from the dread of working out.

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