How many of us keep putting off going to the gym?  “I have … family, work, friend commitments”  There are a lot of things that you can do rather than go to the gym so I thought I would list out 5 tips to help you increase your chances to make it increase your attendance.

  1.  What is your motivation?  What goals are you trying to achieve?  Review these, look at them daily, post them on your bathroom mirror.  Keep your motivation up with constant reminders of why you want to go to the gym.  Give yourself an incentive or reward for meeting certain goals.  “If I make it 4 times a week for all of August I will buy a new gym outfit”
  2. Track your progress- keep a daily log of days you attend, you can do this on SugarWod or your daily journal.  Once you start getting a streak going you will be less likely to break it.  You can also track your progress in your lifts and workouts when you are showing up consistently you will improve your strength and performance and give yourself even more incentive to keep showing up and continue the progression.
  3. Don’t Do It Alone- find a workout buddy.  It can be someone at the gym that you pair up with and hold each other accountable, friends, family or coworkers who join you on the same journey.  Ask you coach for help with this, too.  They can follow up with you to support you on your journey, too.
  4. Schedule your dates with PRIORITY- make your workout days the most important thing on your calendar and make them non negotiable.  Give them priority over all the other distractions in your life.  Yes there will be emergencies that have more priority but don’t let mowing the lawn, for example, take precedence over getting to the gym.  Again hold yourself and your schedule accountable.
  5. Prep for it the night before- be sure your alarm clock is set, lay out your clothes, text your workout buddy with your commitment, review what your goals are and why you want them.  Set yourself up for success.  Use that phone to set all your daily reminders and notifications and keep your wins going.

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I am back at the gym full time now so we will return to the regular schedule.  I have come through the treatment (CAR T Cell) very well.  The only symptoms I had were a couple mornings of nausea.  I grew impatient at times waiting for the ill effects but they never manifested.  I am very thankful for that and felt  guilty at times that other people I saw were suffering through their treatments.  It made me appreciate what I had even more.  I also want to give a huge shout out to Chelsea and Heidi for all they did.  I can’t thank you enough for what you do.  Be sure to thank them for giving up their time to help coach you guys.  Love you, Ladies and thanks again.

SCHEDULE THIS WEEK- MONDAY-FRIDAY 5AM, 6AM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM.   SATURDAY AT 8 AM

WORKOUTS THIS WEEK (IN ORDER)

Front squat/Row, Run/burpee/pushup, GRACE OR ISABEL, Box jump/lunges/pullups, SumoDeadlifts, POKER

THIS WEEK’S PALEO RECIPE IS…..

Blueberry Lime Smoothie

A sweet and creamy smoothie that will make it to the top of your morning routine and stay there.
Course Beverages, Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine Paleo
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 banana
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and serve.

SEE YOU AT THE GYM ON ALL YOUR SCHEDULED DAYS!!!

3,2,1 GO!!!!

DEAN