How to Stay on Track with Your Fitness Goals
Things may look a bit different right now, but one thing keeping me sane are my workouts. Whether I’m working out at a gym or at home, moving my body makes all the difference not only physically but mentally. Here are my top 5 tips to stay on track with your fitness goals. Plus, a few of my favorite local gyms to try!
Write Down Your Goals - There is power in writing down your goals. I use this Passion Planner to write down all of my goals from weekly short term goals, to long term one and five year goals. Rachel Hollis recommends goal setting by writing them down as if they have already happened. Love that idea! Either way, get to writing with pen and paper and take a moment at the end of each week to reflect on those goals, and readjust for the following week.
Plan your Weekly Workouts - Each Sunday I plan out my workouts for the week ahead. Just as I plan out any other appt I have for meetings, the dentist, dinner dates with girlfriends etc… my workouts are an appt with myself that I take very seriously. If I make a commitment to myself, I need to stay just as committed as I would if the appt were with someone else.
Mix it Up - I make my workouts FUN! Workouts don’t need to be boring and be the same thing over, and over. For example, I may book a spin class Monday morning, plan for a Tuesday morning run, book a Wednesday evening bootcamp, plan for a Thursday morning long walk, maybe a yoga class on Saturday morning, etc. And, even within each “bootcamp” the workouts change daily so it’s a different experience each and every time. Do whatever you love, the goal is to move your body. See my list below for local gyms I recommend, let them know I sent you and try a drop-in class!
Accountability Partner - We all know it’s easier to stay accountable when we have someone depending on us to show up. Invite a girlfriend to come workout with you. Instead of grabbing drinks or meeting for lunch, you can meet for a workout class or grab your coffee and go for a long walk. If you’re local, come workout with me. Working out with a friend makes it SO MUCH BETTER!
Find Your Vibe - Everyone enjoys a different vibe when working out. You may enjoy a smaller studio setting, a “get in, get out” gym, or a gym that thrives on a community. There’s no right or wrong here it’s wherever you feel the most comfortable, motivated, and ultimately want to come back to. I’m realizing how much I love a group/community workout setting because there’s nothing better to me than being surrounded by a group of BADASS women!!
A few local gyms I recommend:
Group Trainings/Classes:
West Coast Training Center - A supportive community helping you to get physically and mentally fit, through strength training. Loud music, lots of energy, killer workouts and tons of fun. You leave feeling like family. WCTCTemecula.com
Orange Theory - A mix of cardio and strength training with a personal monitor keeping you accountable and pushing you to keep going. Treadmills, rowers, free weights, and awesome trainers give you a booty-kicking workout. orangetheory.com
Spin:
Rebel Spin - A party on wheels! Step into a Rebel Spin class to experience a sweat like no other. Playlists on point, energetic instructors, and the most fun you could ever have on a bike. An experience you have to try for yourself! rebelspin.com
Pilates:
The Pilates Co. - With four locations in Temecula, Menifee, Corona and Riverside, you can find the studio nearest you to experience The Pilates Co. difference. They offer reformer pilates, TRX training and barre to stretch and strengthen your body at all fitness levels through a fun experience. thepilatesco.com
Medically Driven:
United Medical Fitness - A medically integrative fitness facility supervised by physicians. Their medical and fitness professionals, range from Medical Doctors to Kinesiologists and a Registered Dietitian, helping you achieve optimal results of the entire body. They offer open gym, personal trainings and group classes and is open to anyone! unitedmedicalfitness.com
Virtual:
Homebody Fit - Bringing a new spin to at home workouts. The owners of West Coast Training Center are bringing their workouts to you! Stay on track at home with virtual workouts ranging from personal 8 week programs and challenges, bootcamps and yoga. They even offer fun classes to workout with your kids! homebodyfit.live
Sweat Cardio and Yoga - Sweat Cardio is taking their workouts virtual with a wide variety of yoga classes including HIIT Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Bootie Camp Yoga and more. They currently offer a free 7 day yoga challenge! sweatcardio.com
Do you have a favorite gym I need to try? Let me know in the comments below or drop into my inbox at hello@itspeachy.co!