British Summer Time is just around the corner so many of us are looking to come out of hibernation to kick-start our fitness regime again.
Local fitness expert Karen Austin has 5 amazing tips to help get your summer workouts sizzling so you can start working towards that beach body you want.
“The winter can have a negative effect on your schedule with dark nights and dark mornings, the cold and rainy weather puts a downer on your energy levels and all you want to do is stay inside were it's warm and cosy and you put off working-out so much that it becomes the norm,” says Karen
“All that inactivity during the winter will make you put on a few pounds and make it harder to get back into the swing of things but there are some cheats you can use to get used to working out again.”
Find a friend to work out with - Having a workout buddy helps you stay motivated during your workouts and also to keep going by not wanted to let each other down by not going
Try a new class - Starting a new class keeps you from getting stuck in a rut and just going through the motions - Your body will be tested by trying new exercises and you can get great results by keeping your body on it’s toes.
Get outdoors - Now the summer is coming the weather is more welcoming for runs around the park or joining a Bootcamp or just a good long family walk or bike ride at weekends.
Early morning classes - Now that the mornings are brighter there’s more encouragement to throw back the duvet and get out there for a workout.
Water workout - What could be better when the heat picks up than to take a refreshing swim
If you want more details on how to get back into fitness and for local classes contact Karen on 07966477151 or email karen@topazfitnessacademy.com.
