If like many others this new year you have set yourself a health and fitness goal, you may need a little bit of advice from professionals to help keep you on track. We asked the Country Club Gym’s Personal Trainers for their handy tips!
Step 1 – What ever your goal, do it for a reason
The reason for your fitness goal will be the driving force behind your commitment to achieving it.
“If it doesn’t mean something to you, you will find it much easier to quit”
Step 2 – Make sure your goal is reasonable but specific
Be specific about what you’re wanting to achieve, not just, I want to lift more or I want to lose weight.
How much more weight do you want to lift and on what exercises?
How much weight do you want to lose and by when?
Start with smaller, realistic goals and build some confidence and momentum.
“Having goals that we are passionate about gives us something to look forward to”
Step 3 – Make a clear plan
Knowing what days and what times you’re going to train or setting up a schedule for eating can help to build healthy routines and habits.
“Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan”
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Step 4 – Be patient, persevere
Each and every one of us takes a different length of time to adapt to our training, and not all fitness goals are as easy as another.
It takes time and perseverance to see the results you want to see.
Breaking a goal up into smaller sections can help to make it seem more realistic and achievable.
Want to lose 2 stone in weight? Break it up into 4 sets of 4/5 pounds.
“It’s the small wins that help to build to the big achievements”
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Step 5 – Get a training buddy
Setting off on a fitness journey alone can be daunting at the best of times. Asking a friend to join you not only means you can spend more time with them, you also have someone with you making you accountable for your actions.
Skipping a session or performing a heart hearted set. It can help to keep you motivated.
“If you can get a gym partner he/she will help you achieve things you never thought you could do”
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Step 6 – Remember the benefits of exercising
Exercising has so many health benefits, remember these and you will be more likely to stick to your plan
- Feel confident, feel comfortable
- Stay mentally healthy and fit
- Get into a routine
- Find your new motivation
- Stress control
- Meet new friends
- A strong immune system, inner balance, healthy lifestyle and weight control is more important than ever
“Looking after your mental health is just as important as your physical health – exercise is a fantastic way of relieving tension and stress”
If you would like further advice on how to get the best out of your new year goals, then speak to our expert team today! Our Personal Trainers can also put together a tailored training programme together for you as well as health and meal advice. Get in touch today. Call 01964 632045 or click here to learn more.
The Country Club Gym is found in the village of Patrington, close to the East Yorkshire villages of Withernsea, Keyingham, Thorngumbald and Hedon. The Gym offers a fantastic range of Technogym equipment, instructor led fitness classes 7 days a week, a heated indoor swimming pool and much more! Find out what the Country Club has to offer here.