{"id":23412,"date":"2022-11-02T00:22:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T00:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolineci-08283ad4cf-hfd4hchkb6g4gudz.a01.azurefd.net\/?p=23412"},"modified":"2022-11-02T00:22:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T00:22:18","slug":"how-to-stay-fit-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinescircuits.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/02\/how-to-stay-fit-forever\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay fit forever"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting started isn\u2019t always the problem when it comes to health, fitness and exercise. Often we start a new programme, join a new gym or set new goals but actually sticking with it can be problematic. So how do you stay motivated and stay on track when life is busy, the weather isn\u2019t great or you\u2019re not really feeling like it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are my top tips on how to stay motivated, on track and keep your fitness going long term:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Find your why<\/strong> \u2013 Your reason for starting exercise has a huge impact on whether you will sustain it. Vague goals of \u201cI want to get fit\u201d or \u201cI want to lose weight\u201d won\u2019t keep you at it long term \u2013 give yourself an achievable goal such as \u201cI want to run 5k by Christmas\u201d or \u201cI want to do 3 workouts a week\u201d You will also be much more successful at sticking with it if you can see or feel tangible, immediate benefits such as positive feelings of stress reduction, increased energy, better sleep etc. The best way to prioritise exercise and be sure it will happen is if it delivers a benefit that is truly compelling and valuable to your life. So you just need to find out what that is for you, and it might be different for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Be realistic<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t set out with unattainable goals such as \u201cI will workout everyday, I will eat healthily, stop drinking and run 5 times per week\u201d, not only will you lose motivation pretty quickly when you can\u2019t do it but you\u2019ll risk injury and leave yourself feeling pretty rubbish. Instead try committing to three workouts per week and have 4\/5 alcohol free nights per week \u2013 when you achieve this over a period of time you can then build on these goals \u2013 set yourself up for success.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Plan and prioritise<\/strong> \u2013 For many people time is precious, but so is your health. Plan your week on a Sunday, work out exactly where you can definitely fit in your exercise and stick to it. Maybe organise a plan together with a friend. Sometimes it is also helpful to have a contingency plan for if work or family life throws the schedule out of the window!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Keep it short and sweet<\/strong> \u2013 you don\u2019t need to exercise for hours \u2013 30 minutes three times per week for strength work is perfect. Often, people think that they need to spend hours and hours at the gym each week to make it worthwhile \u2013 this is a myth!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Work out your best time<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019re not a morning person don\u2019t commit to a 7am workout, if you know you flag in the evenings make sure you get it done before lunchtime. There\u2019s no right time, just the right time for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I have long since been an advocate of strength training, particularly for women, and with this in mind I built my platform \u2013 Caroline\u2019s Circuits. My workouts are 3 times a week for just 30 minutes. They focus on strength-based circuits which work different muscle groups and challenge the body, keeping the heart rate moderate to high with passive or active rest \u2013 they give the perfect mix of strength and cardio for the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The workouts are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am (they are all recorded and available to you on demand within an hour of the session if you can\u2019t make the live). Classes have been specifically designed to suit all fitness levels and create fitness habits which last & which produce results.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Intrigued to know more or have a go? Try a class for free\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or read more about the platform\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you have any questions please do get in touch.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For more workout ideas and to find out a bit more about me check out my\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Caroline x<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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