INSPO Fitness Journal August 2017

sound a bit harsh, but it is exactly where I recommend you begin.
Sometimes we have to call ourselves out, so that we can start
moving forward. Once you’ve made these self-admissions, it will
be a lot easier to make a behavioural change.
Here are my top tips for beating the winter blues and improving
your overall wellbeing...
Become accountable, not doubtable:
Accountability is huge when it comes to setting goals and
achieving them. It can be achieved in many ways, so it’s all about
finding the right way for you.
Keep accountable by telling a significant person in your life
what you are trying to achieve, then ask them for support.
If this doesn’t work for you, then joining a training group, boot
camp or getting a personal trainer may be more suitable.
While there is a cost, I know I certainly don’t like throwing
money away – so paying for an accountability service may be just
what you need to keep motivated.
Do what you love, when you love:
If you have a style or type of training that you love, then stick
to it over the winter months. If there is a barrier for this, then find
a way around it. I know a lot of people enjoy training outdoors but
stop over winter as it’s cold.
Yes, it’s cold for a few minutes until you warm up, so find a way
to keep warm until you’ve acclimatised. If this means dressing up
like an eskimo then so be it.
You have to do what you love, it is so important for your
mental state and overall wellness.
Set yourself up for success, not failure:
Many people try to make drastic changes due to daylight saving
and the decrease in temperature, i.e. time of day they train.
However, this can be a hindrance rather than beneficial. To
succeed I recommend sticking to what you know works for you.
If for some reason this isn’t an option, then brainstorm some
solutions, e.g. talk to your employer and see if you can extend
your lunch break for a gym visit, explaining you will return more
alert, energised and productive.
Try something new, that calls to you:
If what you love isn’t working, then maybe now is the time to
try something new. Something you’ve always wanted to try but
haven’t.
Exercise comes in many shapes and forms, and it’s great to
challenge ourselves in new ways – so bite the bullet and go for it.
Seeing as it is so cold lately, why not try Hot Yoga – a full body
workout in a heated room?
I hope some of these tips help you to conquer the winter blues,
set goals, find motivation and get back into your training. There is
no one-size-fits-all solution, so think about what is making it hard
for you to find the motivation to be active and come up with some
remedies – then trial and error until you succeed.
If you think that you are suffering from SAD, then please reach
out and talk to someone. It’s so important to get help if you need
it and there is always someone who can relate and empathise with
your situation.
A good place to start is talking with your GP who can help you
find the right way to overcome this.
SHANE WAY An award-winning personal trainer;
Shane is committed to helping others reach their goals and
enjoy a positive mindset. Passionate about sharing his
own journey, he places a strong focus on mental wellbeing
alongside physical wellbeing. Shane is also a member of
the advisory board for “Creating Our Futures”, which
is the proposed model of change for Mental Health and
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