1. Set Goals
Start your goal setting by reflecting about where you are and compare it to where you want to be in your fitness journey. It is important to set goals that are realistic, manageable and achievable. This is essential because if your goals are too easy or too difficult, they may hinder your motivation. Set specific goals with a detailed timeline, so you can track your progress throughout your fitness journey.
2. Get a Gym Partner
Often it is hard to stay motivated all year long when you are striving to meet your fitness goals on your own. Having another individual can help you bounce motivation off each other whether it is a friend, spouse or personal trainer. This can allow you to meet your goals together and stay consistent.
3. Create a Schedule
Having a routine can help you effectively achieve all your goals. Meeting your goals can be difficult if you do not have a daily plan in place. Manage your time between workdays, school time, socializing and fitness. You can start by picking two days of the week, which you want to hit the gym and for how long. Then moving forward after a month or so by adding more time or visits to the gym.
4. Eat Healthier
Many people often think that they can achieve their beach body by simply hitting the gym. To effectively see results you have to manage what you eat as well as get sufficient amounts of physical exercise. You can do this by creating a meal plan for the week. This can help you save time, as you do not have to worry about your next meal during a busy workweek.
5. Switch it Up
With the New Year, you can take this opportunity to try new things even when it comes to your fitness goals. You can do this by joining the classes offered at your local gym or exploring other areas of fitness such as yoga or spinning. Your local gym likely offers daily classes of boxing, HIIT, or even boot camp. This will be an effective method to keep you motivated and you may even make a few friends on your fitness journey.
The Markahm Gym
The Mall at Langham Square,
8339 Kennedy Road, Unit 2800
Markham, Ontario
L3R 1J5