Get confident on the gym floor – tips and hacks from our trainers
Starting
or returning to your fitness journey and want to know how to feel more confident
on the gym floor? Here we share seven of our top tips and hacks to support you
in becoming a self-assured gym devotee! With this guidance, you’ll look forward
to your gym workouts and grow more motivated with each healthy habit you
develop and each fitness goal you achieve. Start by being your own cheerleader
and focusing on progress – not perfection!
1:
Be Realistic with your ‘why’ at the gym
When
starting at the gym, ask yourself ‘why’ you are on your fitness journey. Do you
want to lose body fat? Become stronger and fitter? Build endurance? Or are you simply
wanting to feel vibrant, move more and sleep better? This clarity of purpose
will help you to be more productive, confident and focused.
2:
Identify small goals along your fitness journey
Take
your big-picture purpose and chunk it down into bite-sized fitness goals. Having
smaller, achievable goals will help you to avoid distractions and build
momentum at the gym. Use the classic SMART (Specific. Measurable. Achievable.
Relevant. Time-Bound) acronym to set powerful mini goals, such as “Do three
30-minute cardio workouts this week” or “Go to three Reformer Pilates classes
this week”. Remember to count your wins!
3:
Your fitness journey is unique
We all have different strengths, drivers and needs, so it’s important to resist
comparing yourself to others. To become comfortable with your fitness journey
looking different to the next person’s, explore the styles and levels that suit
you. Ask your personal trainer to teach you the correct techniques as you try
different workouts, exercises, fitness classes and group formats to discover
your favourites.
4:
Be consistent with your fitness routine
Building
healthy habits makes it easier to stay inspired. To weave gym life consistently
into your weekly routine, identify the times and days which best suit your schedule.
For example, perhaps you’re a fan of the lunchtime workout or a weekend group
exercise class. Plan out your week to make it easy to commit and enjoy the
benefits of a regular fitness routine.
5:
Have fun while getting fit
Increased
motivation, reduced stress, a cognitive boost and better physical results –
there are so many reasons to bring the fun factor to your fitness routine!
Personal trainers are huge advocates of the health benefits of play (something
many of us forget to do while adulting!). Ask your trainer about fun activities
and playful exercises to make your time on the gym floor more enjoyable and
sustainable.
6:
Choose positive self-talk at the gym
A
positive mindset and approach to your fitness routine is crucial for building
self-confidence at the gym. So, keep your personal pep-talks kind, especially
if you miss a session or feel you haven’t achieved what you set out to during a
workout. It’s ok to have setbacks at the gym; the most important thing is to
maintain momentum.
7:
Value your fitness community
Love
the feel-good vibes at your gym? Pinpoint what you appreciate about your gym space
and community. Is it the up-beat playlists; your personal trainer’s expertise
and helpfulness; the laughs you share during your group spin class – or all the
above? Enjoy being part of a friendly and supportive gym family.
With these top tips you can get started on your fitness and health journey.
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