Spring is around the corner!
As we gear up for spring, it’s time to shed off those extra layers of clothing and feel inspired. With summer just around the corner, a strict diet might seem like an attractive option. But, losing weight is only the beginning of the journey. The real challenge is keeping it off for good.
So, let’s approach our fitness goals with a sustainable and realistic mindset so that we can enjoy the benefits of achieving lasting weight loss success.
Our four tips:
- Calorie Deficit
Creating a negative balance of calories consumed versus calories used by daily activities and normal body functions is fundamental to losing weight. It is important to remember that everyone is different which means a certain number of calories for one person doesn’t necessarily mean that this is the correct amount for you.
To find out more, book yourself a body composition test with our fitness team!
- Get moving!
Exercise can increase your metabolism and improve your outlook – and it’s something we can all benefit from. Go for a walk, stretch, or move around and you’ll have more energy and motivation to tackle the other steps in your weight-loss program.
The first struggle is finding an exercise you enjoy like walking with a friend, this doesn’t always have to be a weight-lifting session in the gym. Or if you lack time for a long workout, three 10-minute spurts per day can be just as good as one 30-minute workout. Remember, anything is better than nothing!
- Fuel your body
Feed your body with nutritious food and get plenty of sleep. Not only does the quality and quantity of food matter but how much you eat and when you eat are also crucial. When you are on a healthy eating plan or diet this does not mean you have to stick with it forever… Even if you follow your eating plan 70% of the time you will get 70% results.
Getting the right amount of sleep and resting enough between sessions supports optimal body functions like metabolism, muscle recovery, immune system, and many more.
Starving your body and cutting back on calories too much could be detrimental to your health it will also slow down your metabolism.
- Cardio or strength training
Cardio training on its own is around 50% less effective in tackling weight loss and definition compared to strength/resistance training.
To achieve optimal results, consider circuit, HIIT, and strength training along with heart rate-controlled fat-burning cardio to complement your sessions.
We are here to help with all of the above if you need further support. Please speak to our fitness team or email fitnessmanager@cottonmillspa.com