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learnt that through adaptation, we no longer experience the
results we are looking for. So, in the spirit of summer arriving
whether we like it or not, we’ve compiled some great tips on how
to bring yourself back to centre and set out on your next mission:
operation summer bod!
1
SET NEW GOALS
We must first establish what we are seeking to accomplish
prior to getting our game plan in place. Write out your
goals so they become real to you, post them somewhere
visible, and read them a few times a day.
When we write things down, they become more than just a
dream — they become more tangible in our minds and better
serve to hold us accountable. Make sure they are realistic and
attainable for you. Short-term goals that can be applied daily will
yield amazing results, so grab your notepad and consider creating
a vision board and set a new standard for yourself. We will all
have good days and bad, but just the fact that you’ve set a goal
and put motion behind it already puts you light years ahead.
2
HIRE A PROFESSIONAL COACH OR
TRAINER
Many of us know what to do, but the drive and desire
may have fizzled out a bit. A great way to overcome
a fitness plateau is to consider hiring a coach or
personal trainer, even if just for a short time, to get us back into
the mindset of what hard work feels like.
Someone to provide an outside perspective, to push you harder
and to check in with will hold you accountable to those goals.
You may well know what you’re doing, but even an accomplished
athlete uses a coach for their expertise, and it may give you a
different take on your training and approach altogether.3
GRAB A FRIEND
Power in numbers, people! Sure, we may all become
a bit lacking in the intensity department, especially
when we become bored with what we are doing, but
we can get our passion back again when we enlist
the assistance of a friend. That friend may even need a swift
kick in the pants themselves. A training partner will hold you
accountable, help spot you so you can safely go a bit heavier on
your lifts, and you can help to challenge each other. It’s a win-win
situation for all!4
TRY OUT A NEW GYM OR TRAINING
METHOD
A change of scenery can reinvigorate your excitement
for your training. Sometimes we get too comfortable
with where we are and lose sight of our health and
fitness goals. Trying a new style of training or even a new fitness
establishment can spark your desire once again, and you may
even find a new passion in the process.
If you are used to performing the same type of workouts day
in and day out, consider checking out a new gym or a new style
of training. From CrossFit, TRX, kickboxing, a group training
environment and everything in between, there is something new
and exciting out there for everyone. Sometimes, even a 5km,
obstacle course race or registering for a fitness competition can
get you excited again!5
NEW YEAR NOW!
No different to goal-setting, why not set our sights on
a New Year’s resolution now, rather than waiting until
the first day of the year? If we get a jumpstart now,
the indulgences of the holiday parties and weekend
festivities will be a little easier to manoeuvre, and you’ll be
smooth sailing come 1 January!6
SIGN UP FOR A FITNESS CHALLENGE
Being held accountable is one terrific way to ignite
the fire inside and get moving. This very publication
has a brilliant Oxygen 12-Week Challenge that will
help to motivate you into motion! Offering support,
workouts, a meal plan (including both vegan and gluten-free
options), a private Facebook group, modified options for all
fitness levels, and two different program options to suit your
individual goals, this is sure to be a great way to catapult you into
a fresh, new mindset!
Look no further than the Oxygen 12-Week Challenge, which
includes all of the above, to help get you on your way to your own
personal best beach body!