HOW TO JUMPSTART YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE Spring Into Fitness!

It’s springtime! As soon as you step out the door, you’re surrounded by bright colors and new beginnings ready to blossom. Why not have a blossoming of your own by springing into a new fitness routine? It’s always a good time to invest in yourself, and these tips will help you get moving.

Play With Multiple Options

First of all, notice that I said “play”...yes, fitness can and should be fun! There are so many ways to work out, and different activities appeal to different people. When you’re starting out, play around with your options and try out a variety of types of workouts and classes.

This serves two purposes: it helps you avoid boredom because you have plenty of variety and it lets you find your groove with the activities you enjoy most. Joining a gym is a great way to do this because there are so many classes and types of equipment in one place.

Start With Small Changes

One of the most common mistakes when starting a workout routine is feeling the need to make up for lost time by going too hard too soon. You have no need to feel ashamed of being inactive in the past. Today is a new day and you’re starting fresh, exactly where you’re supposed to be. Take it easy and build up over time so you don’t derail yourself with an injury or by burning out.

Establish A Way To Track Your Progress

It’s so easy to get discouraged in a fitness program because you don’t think you’re seeing results, especially if your only metric is the scale. The scale can be deceptive and it can make it look like you aren’t losing weight when you’re burning fat and building muscle.

Instead, track your improvement by doing a fitness assessment in your first week. This could include metrics like:

• Resting heart rate

• How many push-ups you can do

• How long you can hold a plank

• How far you can run without taking a break

• Body measurements

• And other fitness-related metrics

Do the same thing again after a month or two and you’ll be amazed by how much you’re improving in a short time! It can be tough to see those changes if you don’t have a concrete measurement.

Observe What Motivates You

Everyone is motivated to work out by different things, so it’s all about discovering what works for you. Is it easier if you work out at home because you don’t have the added time of driving somewhere? Or is it easier if you go somewhere else because you aren’t distracted by all the to-dos at home? Whatever the case might be, find your groove.

Find Your Jams

It might sound superficial but let me tell you, the right music can make a world of difference! Research actually shows that people feel less discomfort and fatigue while listening to music, and when your body is moving in sync with great music, you find energy you didn’t know you had.

SPRINGING INTO A NEW, MORE FIT YOU

Springtime is all about new beginnings, so take advantage of this time of year to become a healthier, happier, more confident you. The tips above are all you need to get started.

Byline:

The focus of Glamour Girl Fitness has expanded from just the individual mom to the mom and child/children. The birthing of the Glamour Girl Fitness‘’ Mommy & Me “motivational program which helps to motivate, inspire and keep moms accountable. Promoting her message of “FAMILY, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP through FITNESS”

Jackie Madison CEO Glamour Girl Fitness,Inc.

(404) 274-7586 www.glamourgirlfitness.org

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