Tips to maintaining motivation

GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley

Did you set a new year’s resolution? Was it a diet, fitness or a bucket list item? Take a moment to reflect on any goals you may have set yourself in the last 4-6 months. The key is to rest when required but try & stay active all year around. Here are my top tips to maintaining your motivation toward a new goal:

  • Pick an event eg. Fun run in three to six months time
  • Select a few lead up events (a bit shorter than the original goal)
  • Get a friend to join you & train together
  • Join a local group who might be training for the same or a similar event
  • Tell a friend or significant other about your goal & ask them to help you stay on track
  • Use an app or training diary to plan & track your training

MONDAY
50mins swimming incl. kicking set with or without fins

TUESDAY
50min power walk (before brekky if possible)

WEDNESDAY
20min easy morning run & 20min easy lunch/after work run

THURSDAY
Day off

FRIDAY
30min easy jog incl. some hills

SATURDAY
45-60mins stretching/yoga/pilates or home gym

SUNDAY
1-2hr cycle on road or trail if possible incl. some hills

 

MONDAY
Day off

TUESDAY
50min swimming incl. 20mins of short sprints with plenty of rest

WEDNESDAY
30min easy morning run & 20min easy lunch/after work run

THURSDAY
45-60mins stretching/yoga/pilates or home gym

FRIDAY
Day off

SATURDAY
90min-2hr power walk/hike or other recreational activity

SUNDAY
60min swim focusing on long smooth strokes and steady efforts >100m

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