Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine

Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine: Refresh, Reset, and Recommit

Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES

As the first signs of spring begin to show, it’s the perfect time to hit the reset button on your fitness routine. Much like you might clear out your closet or refresh your living space this season, your fitness regimen can also benefit from a little spring cleaning. After all, fitness isn’t just about the physical.  It’s also about resetting your mindset, refreshing your habits, and recommitting to goals that make you feel empowered, strong, and balanced.

Here’s how you can spring clean your fitness routine and set yourself up for success this season, using your Total Gym and beyond.

Evaluate Your Current Routine

Before making changes, take a step back and evaluate where you are. What’s working? What’s not? Spring cleaning begins with clearing the clutter both physically and mentally.

Ask yourself:

Are you feeling challenged, or have you fallen into a rut?Are there specific areas (core strength, flexibility, endurance) that need attention?Have you been consistent, or has motivation been slipping?Are there exercises or habits you’ve fallen into that no longer serve you? Add Variety to Keep Things Fresh

Just like a stagnant routine can lead to burnout, repeating the same exercises can lead to boredom and plateaus. Use the season’s change as an opportunity to mix things up! Fresh movements can spark new excitement and push your body in ways it hasn’t been challenged yet.

With your Total Gym, try incorporating a variety of exercises that target different muscle groups and improve mobility, stability, and strength.

For example:

Add some Pilates-inspired moves to improve core engagement and posture.Incorporate Total Gym cardio intervals to elevate your endurance.Challenge your flexibility with dynamic stretching movements that use the glide board.Try functional movements that mimic daily activities that translate into real-life tasks. Set New Goals

Spring cleaning isn’t just about decluttering, it’s also about renewal. Revisit your goals and decide if they still align with your bigger picture. Maybe you’re looking to build more strength for an upcoming adventure or increase flexibility to perform better at a sport. Whatever it is, make sure your goals are specific, measurable, and achievable.

Examples:

Short-term goal: Increase your Total Gym plank hold time by 30 seconds.Long-term goal: Complete a full-body workout circuit with both strength and mobility components every week.

Setting goals that energize you is key to staying motivated as you move into a new season of fitness.

Incorporate Rest and Recovery

As we shift into warmer weather and outdoor activities, don’t forget that your body needs time to recharge. Spring cleaning your fitness routine also means adding in recovery. Whether it’s foam rolling, stretching, or more rest days, balancing hard workouts with recovery is essential for avoiding burnout and injuries.

Consider integrating yoga-inspired stretches or foam rolling sessions into your weekly routine to promote flexibility and muscle recovery.  All this can be done on your Total Gym too!

Try Something New

One of the best ways to break through a fitness plateau is by stepping outside your routine. Whether it’s exploring a new workout style, challenging yourself with a class, or trying different exercises, embracing variety can reignite your passion for fitness.

Consider taking a class at a local gym or online, moving your workout outdoors, or experimenting with new exercises on your Total Gym. Variety keeps your body engaged and helps you keep progressing.

Ready, Set, Spring into Action

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home, it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your fitness routine. Use this time to re-evaluate, shake things up, and commit to new goals that leave you feeling stronger, energized, and ready to take on the season ahead.

Your Total Gym offers the versatility, support, and challenge needed to transform your routine and elevate your fitness journey.  So step into spring with purpose, excitement, and the strength to make it your best season yet!

Best,

Maria

@GROOVYSWEAT  

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