7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Weekly Workouts
By: Kelly Schur & Ally Ponte
Traditionally, when we think of spring cleaning, we think of that long neglected junk drawer, an overflowing closet full of winter clothes, or perhaps the dumping ground under the sink. We’ve scoured TikTok for the latest hacks, and probably consulted the likes of Marie Kondo and Martha Stewart. Ready, aim…organize!
While you might be thinking about organizing your home, have you ever considered spring cleaning your workout routine? Whether you are on the starting blocks, or in a committed relationship, sprucing up your fitness habits can be a game changer. Springtime is the perfect opportunity to revisit your workout schedule, restart your new year resolution or just shake it up for fun.
1 | Drink More Water
8 glasses a day. You’ve heard it a million times, right? Being properly hydrated helps to maintain every system in your body from your muscles, to your heart and even your brain. Pro tip: fill up a container with your daily requirement and work backwards, rather than counting your individual glasses each day.
2 | Switch the Time of Day You Workout
Do you have flexibility in your daily life schedule? Try flipping your day and your night workouts or add in a lunchtime express session. Forget what you have always done, or what you’ve been told by your brother’s best friend’s cousin’s neighbor. Will you feel more alert during the day or will you sleep better at night? “The true method of knowledge is experiment” ~William Blake
3 | Try Something New
In an attempt to avoid exercise burnout for both your body and your mind, consider something new. While it’s not easy to confuse muscles…they like to work, and don’t get bored (tired is another story) finding fun and engaging movement is good for your internal motivation. Sign up for a fitness challenge, a race, or learn the latest tic tok dance craze.
4 | Add a 5 minute increment to your normal time
Thirty minutes on the treadmill at level 5 and it’s quitting time. Sound familiar? We all have schedules and habits that keep us in our comfort zone. Consider increasing your scheduled workout time by 5 minutes or add an extended stretch before you move on. Add either small increments daily, weekly or monthly until you reach your next goal!
5 | Stretch
Preventative care isn’t sexy. Plain and simple. It’s not a quick fix, does not taste like chocolate or even look great in a bikini. However, having mobility and flexibility as you age are essential to your quality of life, and will allow you to continue to do things that bring you enjoyment without serious injury. Incorporating small but impactful techniques like stretching, yoga, or tai chi can help you for decades to come.
6 | Re-Discover Your Jam
Did you ever think you would miss the days of early track meets, lengthy weekend dance competitions, or a coach calling the warm up drills? Are you a “former” cheerleader, runner, or athlete who feels like the glory days are long gone? It can be daunting to try to re-live the past, but tapping into the memory of why you loved that particular sport or genre may help boost your confidence in trying it again.
7 | Attitude Adjustment
Complacency limits growth and growth rarely happens without change. Sometimes you need a little push or invitation to try something new. Rather than taking a big leap, start by challenging your fixed mindset. Begin with positive self talk and reinforce your thinking with small actionable items.
Spring into action and send us an update. Comment below to share your mindset, progress, results or a combination of all three. Good luck!
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