Level up your at-home workouts
We have all been affected by this interesting pandemic in 2020 and right now we are getting used to our “new normal” - a very much now-established routine of social distancing, extra hand washing and trying to pick a mask to suit our outfit of the day!! But this could leave us feeling lethargic, unfocused and less motivated than usual. Well we never left your side and we are still holding online LIVE classes on Zoom, allowing you to join our local workout community!! Here’s a few tips to get you moving, getting bendy & lengthy and finding your ultimate 2020 style Happiness:
Adjust your goals.
Setting clear goals is an important step in boosting your motivation and defining the path you should take to reach your objectives. Your original goals of getting ready for that 10K fun run, losing weight for your sister’s wedding, or getting in shape before your big holiday might be momentarily on hold for now; however, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take time for yourself to get stronger and healthier. You may need to embrace more of an intrinsic focus during these uncertain times. For example, your new goal could be to move your body for 45 minutes a day to take time out for yourself, feel more balanced and improve your strength.
Write your new goals on Post-it notes and stick them to your bathroom mirror so that you are reminded of them often. Talk to us and reach out if you need a goals session so we can help keep you accountable and achieve your goals—maybe this means signing up for our next 4 week focus!!
Set out a dedicated workout space.
Much like designating a certain area of your house as a workspace helps give you a healthy separation between your work life and your home life, setting up a dedicated workout space helps encourage a regular exercise routine. Have enough space for your exercise mat and some equipment (or creative alternatives), where you ideally can move forwards, backwards and side-to-side without restriction. Somewhere with fresh air flow is preferable, and of course, something to prop your phone or laptop on so that you can follow along with our virtual workouts! Coming to your designated workout space regularly will make it more of a ritual, and can help inspire you to keep up your routine.
Eliminate the excuses.
Preparation is the key to staying on track. No time? Book your sessions into your calendar for the same time each day. Most people will find that getting a workout done and dusted in the morning is the best option, as they are more likely to feel tired at the end of the work day.
Oversleeping? Set your alarm for the same time every day and put your phone or clock out of reach so that you have to get up to turn it off. Lay out your workout clothes the night before with a sweat towel and your water bottle.
Motivation running low? Enlist a virtual workout buddy! It could be a friend, colleague, cousin or someone that you would normally see at the gym. Make a “no excuses” pact to join a virtual workout session together 3-4 times a week, and message each other regularly to keep each other accountable.
Up the pace!
Increasing the resistance or load within an exercise is a great way to challenge yourself and keep you engaged in your workouts. You may need to get creative with what you have around your house to add a little extra to your workout moves—we will also be able to provide you with some ideas. A filled backpack or shopping bag can be used for deadlifts or squats, water bottles or tin cans instead of dumbbells, a basketball or a cushion instead of a medicine ball, and if you have some resistance bands handy, even better!
We are so lucky to be located inside Vision Personal Training Southport!! If you sign up with us on our Personal Pilates membership option for 6 or 12 months you will receive an amazing starter pack!!
