{"id":25570,"date":"2018-12-03T16:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T15:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=25570"},"modified":"2018-12-03T16:00:11","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T15:00:11","slug":"keep-your-love-of-health-and-fitness-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2018\/12\/03\/keep-your-love-of-health-and-fitness-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Love Of Health and Fitness Strong!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>This is an endorsed partnered post.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something many people struggle with, is <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2016\/01\/11\/getting-into-running-when-you-are-totally-unfit\/\">getting into the health and fitness habit and sticking to it<\/a> in the long term. It\u2019s important that you make this a lifestyle rather than just a quick fix, as so many people make this mistake. If you see health and fitness as a quick fix before you go back to an unhealthy lifestyle, you\u2019re probably going to go to extremes and then end up even less fit and healthy than you were in the first place once you rebound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and fitness can be a fantastic habit and hobby, but you need to know how to keep that love strong. Let\u2019s talk about it in more detail below!<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bruce-mars-559226-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25571\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bruce-mars-559226-unsplash.jpg?resize=800%2C533\" alt=\"health and fitness\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bruce-mars-559226-unsplash.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bruce-mars-559226-unsplash.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bruce-mars-559226-unsplash.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/tj27cwu86Wk\">Author\u00a0Bruce Mars from UnSplash<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep Your Workout Routine Varied<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your workout routine varied is pretty important. Now, this isn&#8217;t to say you should do something completely different every time you go to the gym, as it can be tough to track your progress this way. However, you should include a few different types of exercise, for example, both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resistance training<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cardio. Including <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?s=yoga\">some form of yoga<\/a> or pilates is a good idea too, so you\u2019re working on your strength, cardio fitness, and flexibility.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22255\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asana.jpg?resize=800%2C683\" alt=\"Mark Warner San Lucianu Resort, Corsica \u2013 Yoga Retreat Day 4 Inner You\/Me\" width=\"800\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asana.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asana.jpg?resize=300%2C256 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/asana.jpg?resize=768%2C656 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to a gym routine, you can find lots of different suitable \u2018splits\u2019 online. For example, you might train upper body one day, then lower the next. You might even like to split the body parts up, so arms, then chest, then quads, then core, and so on. It all depends on what you enjoy and what works for you. Stick to it for maybe 8-12 weeks and change things up a little when you get bored or hit a plateau. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Know When To Take A Rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to your body is crucial. Taking a rest is essential for making great progress and getting results. Rest days are just as important as the days you spend working out. Having one full rest day per week at least is essential, ideally you\u2019ll have two. Enjoy these days, and if you still want to move consider going on a steady walk, or having a relaxing swim, yoga session or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/2017\/10\/18\/malvern-spa\/\">spa day<\/a>. Not every session should be intense and sweaty, as it can wreak havoc on your body and cause stress.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Malvern-Spa-Hydrotherapy-Pool.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24031\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Malvern-Spa-Hydrotherapy-Pool.jpg?resize=800%2C600\" alt=\"Malvern Spa Hydrotherapy Pool\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Malvern-Spa-Hydrotherapy-Pool.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Malvern-Spa-Hydrotherapy-Pool.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Malvern-Spa-Hydrotherapy-Pool.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Help Other People To Get Fit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How about helping other people to develop a love of fitness as a way to keep the momentum up? You could start a fitness Instagram for example; this can help you to track your own progress, follow other people in the fitness industry to stay motivated, and share your own tips\/advice\/things you\u2019ve learned. Going to the gym with friends can be a nice change, and you could help them to figure out what they should be doing in the gym. If you really develop a love of fitness, you could even consider starting your own business with courses like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/origympersonaltrainercourses.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-become-a-kettlebell-instructor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/origympersonaltrainercourses.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-become-a-kettlebell-instructor\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many people who fall in love with fitness decide they want to work in the industry! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Treat Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to treat yourself every now and again. How about investing in a fitness tracker so you can see more accurately how many steps you do, what your heart rate is, and how much sleep you\u2019re getting? Or you could invest in a pair of amazing headphones to improve your listening experience. A new outfit or footwear for the gym is always a great motivator, too.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/vivobarefoot-mud-trail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/vivobarefoot-mud-trail.jpg?resize=800%2C579\" alt=\"Pretty Muddy\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/vivobarefoot-mud-trail.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/vivobarefoot-mud-trail.jpg?resize=300%2C217 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/vivobarefoot-mud-trail.jpg?resize=768%2C556 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t Eat Boring Foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re trying to be the fittest, healthiest version of yourself, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should eat boring foods. You can make healthy foods delicious with the right herbs and spices, and if you really want to eat pizza, then have pizza! Depriving yourself will do nothing for your mindset, and a balanced lifestyle is so important if this is going to be something that you stick to in the long term. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Progress Consistently<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking your progress is key to seeing how far you\u2019ve come. Oftentimes, we can be blind to how much progress we\u2019ve really made when we look in the mirror, and think that we haven\u2019t made any changes at all. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking pictures is so important<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will help you to see how your body is changing. Writing down the weights you use, or the distance you run\/swim will help you to see how much stronger you\u2019re getting. Taking your measurements is key, too, as weight is never an accurate representation of how well you\u2019re doing as it can change all the time for all kinds of reasons!<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hallmark-Hotel-Gloucester-gym.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20933\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hallmark-Hotel-Gloucester-gym.jpg?resize=800%2C533\" alt=\"Hallmark Hotel Gloucester\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hallmark-Hotel-Gloucester-gym.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hallmark-Hotel-Gloucester-gym.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/54.155.211.39\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hallmark-Hotel-Gloucester-gym.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep Your Mind Healthy <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to keep your mind healthy. Think of all of the positive reasons you want to stay in your routine; feeling happier day to day, living longer, better physical health, more confidence, and more. Think positive thoughts, and meditate if you can. It\u2019ll make such a difference! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is an endorsed partnered post. Something many people struggle with, is getting into the health and fitness habit and sticking to it in the long term. It\u2019s important that you make this a lifestyle rather than just a quick fix, as so many people make this mistake. 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