How to BOOST your Workout

As time goes on and we train and train and train, we can start getting in a rut, become demotivated and then plateau. This is 1. Why it is so important to do training you really enjoy so you’re more likely to stick with it and 2. Why it is important to mix up your training, boosting your workouts and keeping yourself motivated all year round. I have come up with three steps to help you do just that:

Tracking Your Workouts

By this I don’t’ mean you need to bring your notepad into the gym and start jotting down all the weights you lift, unless this is how you like to do it! What I mean is just be mindful of how hard you’re pushing yourself. When you’re lifting weights be aware of how many reps and sets you’re doing on each exercise and what weights you’re using. E.g. If one week you squat 40kg for 3 sets of 10 reps, try to make sure the following week you’re increasing the weight, reps or sets – even just by one rep! By using these variables to push your body you ensure you will continue to progress over time. And we all know progression is the ultimate motivation. Another example if you’re running, is try using a run tracker to monitor your runs. I personally don’t love running but having something to work towards will help you keep It up!

Trying a Class

I think classes are great, I don’t do them all the time but when I do they really push you and get you doing new things which is very exciting! Sometimes you just haven’t got the motivation to take yourself out of our comfort zone; so having someone there who can do this for you is exactly what you need. Classes allow you to try new forms of working out, whether its Body Balance or boxing, with the support and guidance of a trainer as well as the energy of a group atmosphere. Go and try signing up for a class you wouldn’t usually try; you never know, you might love it and stick to it!

Pick a fabulous gym outfit!

When you feel good in yourself you feel more ready to take on the world. Putting on some sassy leggings and cute sports cop top/ top. Active wear has come on leaps and bounds in the past few years and now it is more flattering and confidence boosting than ever. Investing in a couple of key pieces of kit, makes working out that much more comfortable and exciting! I would recommend Gymshark, Tala, Boo and Tee which are all reasonably priced and fit like a dream!

Enjoy smashing your workouts!

Louise xx