I'm often asked, "why do you train so often"?
I've a very simple and short answer for that - simple reason is I enjoy what I do.
It sounds pretty simple doesn't it !
Don't get me wrong, as with everyone else in this world there are days I am tired, a little sore, I would like to lie on in bed and snooze, but ultimately I know I LOVE what I do.
I train 6, sometimes 7 days a week - and on most days I train twice a day, if I didn't enjoy what I do and more importantly if I wasn't having fun I'd find it near impossible to train the way I do.
Yes I enjoy and have fun at my sessions, BUT that doesn’t mean I don’t work hard, or push myself to the limit! I have brilliant training partners and those that train with me know exactly how it's going to roll out! We do have a laugh (when needed) but we keep each other motivated, push each other and we keep training fun and fresh - BUT it's generally a pretty rough session.
If you're finding yourself becoming demotivated with training there are some simple ways to stay motivated.
As mentioned above It really helps if you train with other people. Training in a group environment is a fantastic way to stay active, fit, healthy and to also train in a vibrant social environment with like minded people. I love our large group sessions, 2017 has been a fantastic year of group training so far - some challenging drills knocked out, but ultimately we've all had fun at the sessions.
One thing I appreciate so much is knowing what works best for me! I know my body and my mentality towards sessions. Generally I love doing my early morning sessions fasted, and they'll be fast moving, fast paced, and they'll set the tone for the day - they basically wake me up!!
I'll save my tougher sessions for the afternoon, I'll have food on board, I'll feel mobile, energetic, warm and I'll feel strong - so any strength work will be afternoon or night.
This is what works best for me, it won't work for everyone - find out what works best for YOU!
Be flexible! Don't panic or beat yourself up if you miss a workout or a session, there is no point in adding anymore undue stress to the body and mind if you cannot make it to the gym or group session!
Reschedule the session or workout and get your mindset right to push that little bit harder (if desired) for the missed session! Having that determination is a fantastic way to keep an even balance and great for your own headspace as you'll feel that sense of accomplishment for pushing harder and rectifying the missed session.
The BEST advice I can give anyone about how to improve their fitness, body composition, conditioning is to train consistently.
It’s better to do regular training all year round than to try and hammer it all in before a holiday (you all know 1 or 2 people, probably 10), or before a big event / social occasion.
Try to be more active, more often as opposed to one long training session per week - 3 or 4 shorter sessions per week are far more beneficial, and these can be as little as 20/25 minutes!!
We all have busy schedules, but we can all fit training into our lifestyles - walking is probably the easiest, cost effective training there is! Instead of jumping on the bus to travel a mile or 2 get the trainers on and brisk walk it, avoid the lift and take the stairs, don't jump in the car to the local shop, walk it! You'll be amazed at the calories you burn!
If you sit down you can probably find an opening or more openings to get training / more active - be kind to your body, it's the only real place you have to live!
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