Today I was feeling motivated. Summer is just around the corner and I for one am SO not bikini ready. I thought it would be a good idea to share some workout tips and tricks that are great to keep a healthy mind and body.
I always find it really helpful to create my own workout routine, making it far out of reach for my (usually!) fairly unfit body, and my aim is to be able to complete it in a month. The point of it is the exercises get more difficult as you go along. If you feel like you won't challenge yourself enough, here's a routine I designed to get you started.
10 sit ups
10 push ups
10 V sits
10 leg lifts
10 squats
30 second plank
30 second side plank (right side)
30 second side plank (left side)
15 sit ups
15 push ups
15 V sits
15 leg lifts
15 squats
1 minute plank
1 minute side plank (right side)
1 minute side plank (left side)
20 sit ups
20 push ups
20 V sits
20 leg lifts
20 squats
2 minute plank
2 minute side plank (right side)
2 minute side plank (left side)
30 sit ups
30 push ups
30 V sits
30 leg lifts
30 squats
3 minute plank
3 minute side plank (right side)
3 minute side plank (left side)
as many sit ups as you can
as many push ups as you can
as many V sits as you can
as many leg lifts as you can
as many squats as you can
hold plank for as long as you can
hold side plank (right side)for as long as you can
hold side plank (left side)for as long as you can
Remember, this is out of reach on purpose, unless you're already super fit. Don't be frustrated if you get tired.
Tips for motivation and fitness:
~ Look at pictures and quotes on the internet. It will inspire you and motivate you. You can even buy a pinboard and cover it with pictures and cut outs from magazine
~Use a notebook to keep track of the exercise you're doing every day. When you can't be bothered to work out get it out, read all you've done and realise how much progress you've made. It can make you feel so much better. You could even use a calender or a chalkboard.
~If you want to get into it for good, buy a nice pair of workout shoes and cute workout clothes. They'll make you want to put them on and use them.
~Drink and eat healthily. Put down that bottle of fanta and pick up a delicious healthy homemade smoothie or detox fruit water. You can find recipes online or purchase a book, or you can just put in your favourite fruits and vegetables. The choices are endless!
~Make a playlist on your mobile device. Find a bunch of upbeat, motivational songs that you love and put them on shuffle while you work out.Listening to music can be helpful for working out, it can make you work more productivly.
~Find a friend (or friends!) who wants to get fit too. You can workout together, hold competitions(weight loss or weight gain), motivate each other and make sure neither of you quits!
~Join the local gym!If you get yourself a gym membership card, there's no excuses for not staying healthy! And plus, you get access to all that great equipment!
~Join a new sport. It's a great way to keep active while having fun. You can make new friends that share the same interests, and you don't have to be amazing at it already. There are plenty of beginners groups everywhere. Consider netball, basketball, tennis, badminton, football, soccer, or volleyball.
Hugs and Kisses,
XX Beccy
