Tips to Start Your Workout Routine

When shelter in place orders were first given it was a welcome reprieve from our lives and the regular daily grind. However, what started as a chance to binge watch a couple shows or catch up on some rest has turned into an unwanted routine of eating unhealthy and spending too much time on the couch for many.

Starting a workout routine or getting back into one is challenging in the best of times but with all the current restrictions in place how do you start to lose the COVID 15?

1. Start Slow

If it's been weeks or months since your last workout you're not going to make up for all of that in one day. Not only will rush back too hard increase your risk of injury which could sideline you longer but you're more likely to be discouraged by the progress you've lost.

2. Set a Routine

The best way for any changes to take affect is to set a routine so that your workouts become automatic. It make take a while for these changes to become permanent but small changes to your fitness routine will pay off big dividends down the road.

3. Set Goals

Setting specific, measurable goals will help give you a reason to push through those workouts on days that your less motivated. Speaking of motivation consider trying new things in your workout. Not only will they keep things interesting but your muscles will thank you for changing things up.

4. Hire a Trainer

If you haven't hit the gym in a while or want to try something new hiring a trainer can be a great way to learn as well as having a cheerleader in your corner.

5. Recruit a Friend

It's probably been too long since you've seen some of your friends and having an accountability partner is more likely to help you commit to your workout as well as make them more fun.

Article by Troy Schlicker

Troy Schlicker is a Real Estate Advisor & Broker with Reserve Realty. He is also the host of the Austin Spotlight Podcast.

512.809.6166 | troy@reserverealty.com | www.troyschlicker.com