Spring Into Your Fitness Regimen

Spring is a great time to start/restart your fitness routine. Plus, more sunlight equals less excuses.

Start by taking a look at what your purpose is for getting/staying fit, what you like about your routine, what you don’t like and what is going to work for you. Here are some additional tips for your fitness makeover.

  1. Get a physical. It’s always a good idea to know your numbers, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar before jumping back on the fitness bandwagon. If you are in need of a primary care physician who can be with you for a lifetime of wellness, look at our listing of highly skilled family medicine and internal medicine physicians.
  2. Come up with a new schedule – and stick to it. Maybe it’s as simple as saying “5 a.m.: Run 3 miles.” But maybe it’s a little more diversified: Monday, tai chi; Tuesday night, sprints with Bob; Thursday, basketball pickup game, etc.
  3. Treat yourself to some new duds. You’d be surprised how quickly your workout clothes get pretty gnarly.
  4. Get yourself proper workout shoes. Most running shoes last between 300 and 400 miles, according to Shape magazine. Keep the spring in your stride!
  5. Stock up on water and electrolyte drinks. If you’re a long-distance runner, you may want some hydrating or high-protein munchies as well. It’s better to have too much hydration on hand than to run out of water bottles and use it as an excuse for not working out.
  6. Take up a sport that intrigues you, that you’ve been rooting for for decades or that can give you a great workout.
  7. Sign up for a community race or walk. Having a goal to work toward is great motivation. If the idea of running in front of others is not your thing, there are a variety of virtual races that allow you to run or walk on your own time and receive a medal for finishing!
  8. Toss the fatty and sugary foods from your fridge and pantry. Why work out so hard and then throw it all away by lunchtime? If you haven’t eaten your Valentine’s Day chocolate by now, you don’t need to!
  9. Download some new tunes. Nothing changes up your workout routine like  fresh jams to walk, run of lift weights to.
  10. Buy, rent or borrow new workout equipment. Maybe it’s a yoga mat, hand weights or a new bike!

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