Spice Up Your Workout Routine At The Gym For The Fall & Winter

Another summer come and gone and another winter on it’s way! Everyone puts all the hard work in in those crucial months before bikini season and then most let it all fall apart when the fall comes rolling around. Last minute summer parties and getting adjusted to the new “school” year make it hard to get your training recharged. But I’m going to let you in on something… this is the BEST time to start a new workout program!!

Just think of how much better you will look in a tank top and some sexy shorts next summer if you get started on your bikini body now! No need to crash diet and do endless hours of cardio come March! You will already be well on your way to your best body!!

Also, it will be a REAL, strong body. The weight you lose will actually be fat weight and you will have most likely packed on some lean muscle too! If you can learn to stay healthy and fit all year round, springtime won’t be so stressful and you won’t be doing crazy things to fit in those tight jeans last minute.

Okay easier said than done! I know it’s very easy to just relax into the winter and curl up on the couch in some oversized, warm clothes, but NOW is the time to challenge yourself. Switch up your stale gym routine with some new exercises. Why not try high intensity circuit training to torch fat and sculpt lean muscle? Or maybe you are lean already and are in need of some curvy muscle.

Whatever your goals are, there are some fun things you can do to heat up the upcoming winter blues. Kettlebell training is a great way to get strength and aerobic work in together and can be done in less time than traditional weightlifting and cardiovascular exercise, but don’t let the time fool you. This is not an easy workout. It takes focus and some guts to get this done! Why not try this kettlebell workout to get you started…

1) Double Arm Swing (30 seconds)

2) Single arm Push Press (10 on each side)

3) Goblet squat (15 reps)

4) Double arm swing (30 seconds)

5) Snatch (10 on each side)

6) Figure 8′s

Rest 60 – 90 seconds between sets and repeat 3 – 4 sets. This should get your heart rate up and your muscles burning in no time!! Ask a trainer at your gym for tips on proper form if you’re not sure about these exercises. Remember, kettlebells aren’t for beginners and should only be done after learning proper technique.

If your goals are geared more toward muscle building, try splitting up your body parts into 3 separate workouts each week. For example, do legs and shoulders on Monday, chest and back on Tuesday, and arms on Wednesday. Take Thursday off and repeat cycle on Friday. The good thing about splits is that you can workout everyday if you like and you can arrange it anyway you like. Just make sure to take one full day of rest to regroup and have some fun!!

So, whatever your goals are this winter, there are tons of ways to accomplish them and keep your workouts fresh and fun. Just use your imagination and get to it!! By summertime you will be ready to hit the beach and show off all your hard work!!

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