Exercise Tips to Get Ready for Summer

Summer is fast approaching and those resolutions from 3 months ago may have fallen to the side. Don’t worry! Life gets busy for everyone, that’s why it’s a great idea to get back to fitness with some exercise tips that will put your summer goals on top.

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How To Get Back Into The Swing Of Fitness

If you feel like you’re not reaching the goals you want as fast as you’d like, here are a few exercise tips to get you back on track in time for summer:

Accountability partner

• Having a gym buddy helps keep the motivation high and routines fun!

Start slow

• Burnout exists for real. Starting at a slower speed ensures less injury and lower chance of getting tired of the gym.

More reps, less weight

• Lower weight decreases your chance of strain or injury. Plus, it’s easier to get through your reps when you’re focusing on counting.
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Simple Workout Circuit for All Levels

Introduction: Exercise circuits are an amazing way to reach the fitness goals you want in a way that makes working out fun AND effective. SHAPE describes the many ways circuit training can help, including boosting your metabolism, giving you an all-over workout and even fighting off the fitness slump. Read below for some simple circuits to get you fit for summer:

Circuit Exercises

Take this month to enhance your body and welcome in the warmer weather by joining our 30-day challenge. The following exercises can be done in sets of 3 and follow the 30 day challenge for the number of reps. However, you can adjust for whatever feels right for you.

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Regardless of where you are on your fitness journey, you can always perfect your form to get the most out of your workout. If you’re looking for increased intensity, check out our suggestions below:

Exercise 1: Squats

• Beginner: Perform bodyweight squats or use a chair for support.
• Intermediate: Use dumbbells or a kettlebell for added resistance.
• Advanced: Perform jump squats or add weight to the barbell.

Exercise 2: Push-Ups

• Beginner: Perform push-ups on your knees or against a wall.
• Intermediate: Perform standard push-ups with proper form.
• Advanced: Perform diamond push-ups or add a clap at the top of the movement.

Exercise 3: Lunges

• Beginner: Perform bodyweight lunges or use a chair for support.
• Intermediate: Use dumbbells or a kettlebell for added resistance.
• Advanced: Perform jump lunges or add weight to the barbell.

Exercise 4: Plank

• Beginner: Hold a modified plank on your knees or against a wall.
• Intermediate: Hold a standard plank with proper form.
• Advanced: Add movement, such as side planks or plank jacks.

One of the BEST benefits of circuit training is the ability to try out multiple exercises in one sitting. If one part is a little tricky, replace it with what makes you comfortable. To reach your goals, it’s important to start at a level that’s comfortable for YOU. That way, you can progress better and achieve more—just in time for summer.

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You. Got. This!

Whatever your fitness level, you should feel confident going into the warmer months. If you are wanting to change up your routine or are looking to make new friends who also support your journey, try out our group classes. If you want to push your workouts to the next level, we have helpful personal trainers.