There are so many different fitness trends, but these are the 4 proven trends that will get you through your summer and keep you on the right track for success. Summer is a time to relax, travel, enjoy the company of friends and family, but it’s also the time when many of us lose much of the momentum that we’ve gained through the first half of the year.
Well, it’s time to change that! This summer will be different. You won’t have to start over in the Fall. You won’t be working to lose the weight you gained over the summer, so you can get ready for the holidays.
Grab some paper. Grab a pen. Let’s dive in!
Top 4 Fitness Trends this Summer
1. Fitness Challenges
We all get busy, and sometimes maintaining our workout routine during the summer can be more of a way to create stress than to relieve it! This summer make fitness fun and convenient by participating in one, or many, of the M3 Fitness Challenges.
Fitness challenges are a great way to stay active during these crazy summer months. Many of us begin to lose motivation due to the heat, the change of schedules, and the desire to be in the pool instead of running outside. Use this time to freshen up your workouts and join us for one of our fun 2-week Challenges.
2. Ditch the Scale
How many times have you weighed yourself in the last four months? Many of us are so tied to what the scale says, we forget to focus on how we feel. This summer enjoy the heat and focus on gauging your success by how you feel and how much energy you have while doing the activities you love.
3. Move to Measurements
Instead of worrying about what the scale says, focus on measurements. Have you dropped a few inches around your waist? Have you gained size in your biceps? It’s important to pay attention to how you feel and how you are fitting into your clothes. Utilizing measurements will give you a clearer picture to how close you are to reaching your short and long-term goals.
The truth is, many of us become so focused on what the scale says that we forget what our goals truly are. As you are improving your strength and endurance you could see only a five-pound weight loss but could have added muscle and lost fat which would change your overall body composition for the better. Focus on the measurements. This summer make it a goal to make the shift in mindset and find new motivation.
4. Focus on Fiber
It’s one of the most neglected nutrients in our diets today. Many are taught to look at how much protein, fat and carbohydrates they are consuming, but what about the fiber? Did you know that fiber can improve digestion, make you feel full for longer and improve your energy levels?
Instead of focusing this summer on what you can’t eat, focus on what you can! This top fitness trend will open your eyes to all the amazing foods you can eat that will help you be more successful in reaching your short-term goals. Success in reaching your short-term goals will in turn set you up for bigger success and get you closer to reaching your bigger goals.
To learn more about the M3 Fitness Challenges or anything else listed here, visit our website today!
Make this Summer Your Best!
Many top trends force you to focus on something other than what is important. What’s important this summer is focusing on your fitness and fun. This summer make fitness “fun and different” a top trend that will last much longer than the heat.