Make it a habit
- Jennifer A'Hern
- Apr 20, 2017
- 2 min read
As the weather is cooling down in Canberra and we are all enjoying the change from the Summer heat, now is the time to get your goals and activities sorted and planned in time for the cold winter ahead.
Some tips to help you continue your exercise during winter:
1. Build a Routine
They say it takes at least 3 -4 weeks to start a routine. Plan your weeks now, so by the time the real winter is upon us, your weeks activities are automated, regular and harder to break routine. For example, Monday you have your PT session, Tuesday is walk up Mt Ainslie....
2. Plan your Meals
Now day light savings is over, and we all feel like we've lost an hour each day. Its time to plan your weekly meals, to give you time each night to do your sport or activities. Perhaps every Sunday afternoon you cook up some meals, freeze them, ready to eat during the week. You can spice it up by just adding a few fresh vegies.
3. Train for an event
Focus on events during the winter, enter a fun run or triathlon. This will help you keep focus and keep you wanting to train over winter. Make it fun, and remember weight loss should be a byproduct not the focus. Some events worth looking at: The GC Marathon in July ( PS they have smaller distances too ) City to Surf in August, The Canberra Times fun run in September
4. Don't loose track of your goal and the benefits of exercise
You still have the same goal now as you did 3 months ago in the summer heat. It was just easier to get out of bed at 6am then. Remember your goal, remember the feeling you feel after a workout and remember why you are doing this. For you!
5.Come into the studio
As part of your PT package, you have access to the A'Hern Fitness studio between your PT sessions. So if you were unable to come to your PT session this week because you were held up at work, or you just cant handle the cold outside, come into the studio. Our trainers will write you a program you can do on your own.
5. Wear the right clothing
Layer up and stay warm. During your workout, as you are taking off layers. Make sure as soon as you finish, you get those layers back on as soon as possible. If training outdoors, wear gloves and beanies.
6. Give your self a break
Not every session/ workout or run is going to be a good one, and you may miss some along the way. But don't give up on yourself, allow yourself to have a break if you are tired and not well. But as soon as you can, get back on the horse, as they say.
Photo by Nick Waygood Photography
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