Did you set New Year’s goals to hit the gym starting in January? Unfortunately, if you’re like many people, your motivation for fulfilling this noble objective may have begun to fade after just a few weeks.
Finding the motivation to pursue your resolutions can be challenging, but support from experienced coaches and a community will keep you engaged, accountable, and motivated.
Here are five positive ways to maintain your gym goals after the New Year…and all year long.
Set Mini-Goals
One of the leading ways to achieve your larger gym goals is to set mini-goals. Setting smaller goals lets you focus on one specific area of your fitness at a time and gradually build up to your larger goal.
If your New Year’s goal is to complete a 5K by summer, and you are just starting a running routine, please do not go out on the first day and run all 3.1 miles. You will be more successful if you start at a slower pace, even walking, for short sessions. Don’t worry about how fast you walk or how much distance you cover. Instead, concentrate on working your way up to moving faster and for longer periods of time as your body adjusts to your new routine.
Share Your Gym Goals
Involve your family and friends in your intentions. This can include voicing your short and long-term objectives or inviting them to join you on your next trip to the gym and be your workout buddy. You won’t want to let your exercise partner down, so you’re more likely to show up. Plus, by including others, you can celebrate your progress together.
Track Your Progress
Whether you’re brand new to gym exercising or a seasoned veteran, tracking your progress will help you stay motivated to achieve your end goals.
There are loads of options for tracking. Of course, there is an app for that, or you can write in a journal or set up a spreadsheet on your computer. The importance of seeing your progress in a tangible form cannot be overstated.
It also helps to put your gym motivation goal in writing. Knowing your “why” will help you maintain your New Year’s goals. There’s something about putting pen to paper that makes everything in life feel a bit more concrete.
Reward Yourself
We understand embracing new habits can be tough. However, rewarding yourself for small wins can keep you motivated. Whether it’s buying new gear, enjoying a spa day, or taking a fun day trip, make sure to build in different rewards along the way to achieving your gym goals.
Community Support
To maintain an active lifestyle, the support of others is essential. Having a community will keep you motivated, push you to work out harder, and encourage you to stay committed to your fitness and gym goals.
Let’s face it, working out can be lonely, especially if you are just getting started. Going for a run at dawn or getting to the gym following a long day at work isn’t always easy. Building a network of people with similar gym goals who want you to succeed might be exactly what you need to keep going.
Getting fit should be fun. Group exercise provides support, structure, and accountability. Seeing others working hard can push you to perform beyond your perceived limitations. Even better if the sessions are small and run by fitness experts.
Fit Body Boot Camp Motivation
At Fit Body Boot Camp (FBBC), we deliver small group training of like-minded individuals to achieve the best possible results.
We help you keep your gym motivation and reach your goals in a high-energy setting that offers:
- Proper Instruction. Our certified fitness coach will work with you to be sure you know how to use equipment and show you the proper technique to ensure you stay injury-free.
- Accountability. You are more likely to skip a workout if you train alone or work individually with a personal trainer. When you are part of a fitness community, your peers and friends expect you to show up every session, and you won’t want to let them down.
- Cost-Effective. FBBC group training is a fraction of the cost of personal training, but you will still receive all the individual attention you need (and want) to support your fitness goals.
- Inclusive. We welcome and accommodate all levels of experience and fitness levels.
Summary
If you are struggling, even a little, with staying motivated to reach your gym goals in the New Year, Fit Body Boot Camp can help.
Not only do Boot Camp workouts give you physical and mental benefits to increase your motivation, but they are also really fun!
Our group sessions at FBCC are small enough to ensure you receive personal attention and feel comfortable, but big enough, so you feel inspired by others.
Fit Body Boot Camp’s 30-minute classes feature our signature “Afterburn Effect,” which will keep your body burning extra calories for up to 36 hours after each workout.
Join us today at Fit Body Boot Camp to stay motivated and reach your New Year’s goals!
