‘New Years Fitness Resolutions’
The new year is upon us, so if you want to optimise your progress and smash your new year's resolutions, keep reading this as I give you my best tips to get you through to your goals.
#1 Plan Ahead
If you think about it, fitness is quite predictable, especially if you have a specific, well-thought-out plan of action.
So, before you rush into doing the things you have to do to improve physically and mentally, you have to, well, know what you're doing!
Think about the end results you want to achieve in the upcoming year and build your plan accordingly.
This would entail careful optimisation of your physical activity and nutrition, so if you are a newbie in this regard, your best bet is to hire a reputable trainer/coach, who can figure out and advise what’s best for you.
#2 Find Quality Food Sources
In the world of fitness, it's all about quality over quantity so if you plan on achieving a better physique and enhanced fitness goals in the next year, your nutrition should be of top priority.
You have to know what foods are going to help you get there faster while minimising any negative effects or sacrifices along the way.
There is a lot of theory regarding healthy nutrition, but if I had to get it down to a couple of bullet points, here's how it would look:
Derive sufficient essential nutrients (Proteins & fats) from quality sources (foods from well-raised animals)
Avoid processed foods as far as possible, and focus on whole foods
Drink plenty of water
Eat sequentially (first carbs & veggies, then proteins and fats)
#3 Get A Training Buddy
Odds are that at least one of your closest friends has also set fitness goals, meaning that, well you have someone like-minded close to you!
Share your resolutions with friends and get yourself a training buddy!
In doing so, you can open ground for accountability and exchange of information about training and nutrition.
Last but not least, sharing healthy habits with a close friend can create a strong bond that lasts a lifetime!
#4 Monitor & Adjust
Even if you do hire a coach to create tailored training and nutrition plans, you must keep in mind that nothing works forever.
Throughout your fitness journey, you must track your progress and adjust the plan as needed.
This is the exact reason why, in working with a coach, you should also consider regular check-ins and consultations, besides carrying out the specific fitness plans.
#5 Start A New Activity
Fitness training and good nutrition are just two fundamentals for your new year's resolutions.
The next chapter of your fitness starts when you realise how much more than that you can do with your body and mind.
In the new year, choose a new, fun activity to engage in and stay consistent with!
Feel the joy of using your body for a variety of activities - Training isn’t just weights and cardio!
To Wrap It Up
The time has come to get started, tweak old goals or re-write the script. The question is, what are you going to do for your health this year?
For many people, it’s easy because they already have an idea of where their challenges lie and the changes they need to make in order to get healthier.
But if that doesn't apply to you then don't worry!
If you've never set foot into a gym before, or barely know anything about any kind of exercise routine, reach out to me and I will get you started on your resolutions!
