Here are the workout tips I wish I knew at the start of my fitness journey.

This post is all about life changing workout tips.

1. Plan Your Workouts 

Whether you’re exercising at home or at the gym, whether it’s for a short 20-minute session or a longer hour-long one, it’s important to plan your workouts in advance.

Sometimes it can be tough to find the motivation to get up and start moving and if you haven’t prepared beforehand, there’s a greater likelihood that you won’t complete your workout.

However, if you already know what exercises to do and when to do them, you’ll be able to make the most of your time. You won’t waste 10-15 minutes pondering what you should do next. You will take

2. Set a specific goal

Like I’ve mentioned before, it can be hard to find the motivation to get your body moving everyday. Setting a specific goal will remind you of why exactly your doing this. Whether it’s to tone up, lose weight, get healthier or fore your mental health (because working out is not just for the looks) remind yourself of why exactly you want to take some precious time out of your day to workout.

Go as far as writing it on a piece of paper and sticking it to the wall beside your bed. So every morning you will be reminded of the promise you made to yourself.

Now, if we’re being real, you will probably not jump out of bed every morning. But it will definitely be a good reminder.

 

3. Be realistic

 

Here’s another tip, similar to tip #2. The truth is, setting goals that are too difficult to achieve will only make you feel discouraged and mentally exhausted. It’s better to start slowly and gradually work your way up.

Many people tend to set goals based on numbers, like “lose 10 pounds in 30 days.” While it’s okay to have that goal, keep in mind that your weight can fluctuate from day to day. Focusing solely on that number can make it hard to stay motivated.

Instead, I suggest setting goals related to the activity you’re doing. For example, if you want to start running, set a goal for how far you want to run a month from now. If you’re into weightlifting, think about how much weight you want to be able to lift in three months.

By setting these types of goals, you’ll stay motivated to reach your ultimate objective. Plus, you’ll be sticking to your workout plan, just as you intended.

 

4. Weight Lifting

I have to say, this one is for all my girlies who thinks that by lifting weight, they’re going to look like The Rock. (P.S. no shame at all, that was me at the start of my journey). Trust me you won’t! Here’s what weight lifting can do for you:

• Increased Metabolism
  • Weight training can significantly boost your metabolism, even after your workout is over. When you engage in weight training exercises, your body requires more energy to repair and build muscle.
• Toned and Defined Physique
  • Weight training can help shape and sculpt your body, giving you a toned and defined appearance.
• Improved Body Composition
  • Weight training can positively impact your body composition by reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass. Even if the scale doesn’t show significant weight loss, the reduction in body fat and increase in muscle can result in a more favorable body composition
• Preserved Lean Muscle Mass
  • When you lose weight, it’s common to loose both fat and muscle. However, weight training can help preserve your existing muscle mass while you’re in a calorie deficit.

5. Fuel your body

 

Also, never forget to stay hydrated and give your body the rest it deserves!

This post wall all about the workout tips you need to stay motivated and to kill your workouts.