When trying to improve your fitness and become a better version of yourself, we are all guilty of wanting to see results in just a few days. Working out and eating right should be all that goes into it, right? Even those who work out every day aren’t always where they want to be. There are small details that may be holding you back in terms of getting the results you are looking for.
1. Breakfast
Breakfast is known as the “most important meal of the day”, but it is most commonly skipped. Breakfast is the meal that fuels your energy for the day. If it’s skipped, how are you supposed to expect your body to perform the best way that it can? Eating a healthy, well balanced breakfast will help kickstart your day with good eating habits and allow you to get the most out of your workout!
2. Set Goals for Yourself
Improving your health and fitness can be tough to stick to at first. Creating habits of working out and eating well is something that is hard to keep up with, if personal goals are not set. Setting goals for yourself brings excitement and energy to your workouts and your everyday lifestyle. A good goal tracker is Strides, it allows you to keep track of your routine. Say one of your goals is to lose a certain amount of weight, and each day your see yourself closer and closer to that goal weight, this motivates you to go harder in that next workout and really focus on what you’re putting into your body to become the best version of yourself. It is easy to slack off and skip workouts while saying to yourself “i’ll just workout tomorrow” or “i’ll eat better starting tomorrow” if goals are not set. Set those goals today and work hard to achieve them!
3. Lift Weights
Lifting weights and strength training is crucial in order to lose body fat and to build lean muscle. Resistance band training or body weight training such as push-ups, pull-ups or burpees are also considered strength training. Strength training forces your muscles to work hard during and even after your workout. Your body is still burning calories and working your muscles after you lift. Challenging your body is important with lifting weights. Never allow your body to get too comfortable with weights. If you feel a certain weight is becoming too easy, don’t be afraid to increase the weight.
4. Hydrate
Hydration is key. Your body needs electrolytes after your workout because your electrolytes are lost through sweat. Coconut water and pedialyte are great to drink in order to replenish your body after a workout. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is also crucial.
5. No Excuses
Excuses distract you from your goals, taking you further away from the end results you are looking to achieve. No access to the gym? Go online and look up an at home workout or go for a run, one of my favorite workout apps is sworkit. You don’t need weights or cardio machines to have a good workout. There is no excuse to not sweat each day, even if your workout is under 30 minutes. Go out there and stop making excuses!
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