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How to reach your workout goals at home!

25 June 2020

Lockdown exercising, or home workouts in general, can feel like a tricky path to navigate, especially if your workouts are influenced by your goals. With the latest update from the government, unfortunately, stating that indoor gyms will be remaining closed after the 4th of July, it looks like exercising at home is going to remain to be the new norm for the majority of us.

As a result of this we’ve put together our top tips on how to choose your goals and smash your home workout:

1 - Never miss a goal!

They say the best way to move forward is to know where you’ve been. So set some achievable yet inspirational goals! You can even check in with friends who have similar goals to see if what they are doing could benefit you. You’ll find that you’ll be hitting those goals in no time.

2 - Keep it fun!

At PT Academy we believe that fitness should be fun. By selecting a programme that keeps you sweating AND entertained, your workout doesn’t have to fill like a hard day at the office. If you workout with someone else, try to give your session a competitive element and if you work out alone, try to smash your personal best from previous sets or workouts. Having this ambition will drive you to improve every time.

3 - Plan like a boss!

Rome wasn’t built in a day and reaching your long term goals are very similar. This is why scheduling is key. Try to set aside a predetermined slot in your diary for your workouts. When the time arises, set aside everything else to focus on what you want to achieve. Having this single focus will keep you motivated, driven and hungry for success.

4 - Embrace the day!

Shaking off those morning cobwebs can take some real motivation but a quick burst of cardio will get the blood pumping through your body and have you feeling in a positive mindset. If you have a workout scheduled for later in the day then try a short jog around the block, a quick bike ride or even just a walk with varied inclines. Cardio is the breakfast of a workout routine.

5 - Don’t weight around!

Bodyweight exercises are great when it comes to home workouts. Start out with basic push-ups or lunges, throw in some squats and sit-ups. As these bodyweight exercises become easier, add additional weight to your sessions using heavy household items, or invest in some dumbbells especially if you’re looking to build muscle.

6 - Stretch it out!

All goals should be easier to achieve by incorporating stretching. Before your session, this will loosen up muscles, ensuring you’re all warmed up but also make sure to stretch after your session to loosen to muscles as this will help them to recover. This will prevent injury but it will also help the next day when the muscle aches (DOMS) kick in.

7 - Drink up!

Our final advice applies to everyone, stay hydrated! Definitely drink water during your workout but also sip water throughout the day. Hydration is a fundamental element towards staying healthy and if you’re not hydrated, you won’t function to the optimal ability.

We all have different goals and selecting a workout specifically for you shouldn’t be hard, so follow PT Academy’s advice above and stay strong, stay focused and stay happy.


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