Unfortunately not all of us live in tropical climates and for those of us who live with the bitter weather of the UK our fitness can suffer. 

Working out at nights and weekends maybe your only option, so keeping your motivation up may be a difficult task with colder, darker days it can be easy to throw in the towel and get snuggled up on the sofa with a cocoa and a box set. So how do you stick to your workouts all year? 

FITSPO

Have a look at your favourite person in health and fitness, look at what they are doing. What are they eating? What workouts are they doing? There's no reason why you can't do the same. 

GOAL SETTING

Goal setting is a great way to maintain your motivation. Set yourself goals that are attainable like, increasing your flexibility or hitting a new PB. Aim to work on these at least 3 times a week. Having something to work towards will keep you focused and motivated to keep up your workouts which will only increase when you reach your goals.

CHANGE YOUR DIET

Add meals that will keep you warm as well as providing you with the energy you need.

Stay away from those selection boxes and grab yourself some guilt free snacks; sweet potato chips, banana oat muffins or quinoa pizza bites.

UPGRADE YOUR KIT

Whether your into Yoga or Running, upgrading your kit will give you the push you need to continue with your goals so say yes to those new thermal leggings with reflective stitching. 

Rise and shine!

We all have a morning ritual which goes something a little like:

Wake up - shower - eat - dress - commute

Add a little soul to your routine with the following ideas.

Hydration, hydration, hydration.

I don't know about you but when I wake up in the morning my mouth is drier than the desert. Everything is dry, my tongue is dry, my throat is dry, my skin.. is DRY!

A Glass or two of water when you first get up should be at the top of your list.

Stretch it out!!

Wake up your muscles ready for the day ahead.

Morning yoga anyone?

Meditate.

Take some time out to reflect on your daily goals.

Wake up at the same time everyday.

Have you tried the 6 am challenge?

Eat breakfast.

Because I know you don't!

Blend it baby!

Kale and cucumber smoothies are great for a morning boost.

Gratitude.

What are you grateful for?

Write down your top 3 each day.

Stay soulful, stay salty!

Cinnamon Tan

UK Fitness Blog

In the morning.

Drink two glasses to wake you up and activate internal organs.

30 mins before a meal.

Just one glass before a meal can aid digestion.

Before taking a bath.

One glass before a bath or shower helps lower your blood pressure.

Before bed.

One glass before bed helps you get to sleep better and also benefits your heart.

Stay hydrated. Stay salty!

Cinnamon Tan

UK Fitness Blog