Why September Is the Best Time to Rebuild Your Routine

September has a way of bringing structure back into our lives. The kids are back to school, summer vacations are winding down, and for many of us, there’s naturally less dining out, drinking, and indulging than there was during the summer months. You don’t need to wait until January to reset your habits. September is the perfect time to create a routine that helps you feel stronger, healthier, and more energized heading into fall.

Start With a Plan

One of the biggest reasons people struggle to get back into a fitness routine is that they simply don’t know where to start. Should you lift weights, take classes, do more cardio, or combine all three? Take advantage of your FREE Consultation with a Personal Trainer to help you identify your specific goals and create a personalized plan. Whatever your goal, a clear plan from the start makes it much easier to stay consistent.

Use the Gym to Your Advantage

Use everything the gym offers to make staying consistent easier. If you love the energy and accountability of working out with others, take advantage of our huge variety of classes to try different styles of training throughout the week. If you prefer more individualized attention, get guidance from one of our personal trainers. The best fitness routine isn’t necessarily the hardest one; it’s the one you can stick with.

Leave the “All or Nothing” Mentality Behind

After a summer of vacations, barbecues, cocktails, late nights, and changing schedules, it can be tempting to jump into an extreme diet or workout plan, but you don’t always need to. Get back to the basics by scheduling your workouts, returning to regular strength training, taking classes you enjoy, drinking more water, prioritizing protein and whole foods, cutting back on alcohol, and getting back into a consistent sleep and recovery routine. Small changes done consistently will always take you further than an extreme plan you can only maintain for a few weeks.

Your Reset is More Than A Number on Your Scale.

Focusing on strength, energy, or endurance can help you make progress and feel motivated beyond just a number on the scale. Maybe this fall you want to grow stronger, have more energy, improve your endurance, or get back into your favorite class. Setting goals like finishing a challenging class, mastering a yoga pose, or simply feeling more energized during the day can be motivating. September gives you a fresh starting point while the kids are back in their routine, and now it’s time to build one for yourself.

Ready for Your Fall Reset?

Take the first step by scheduling your FREE Fitness Consultation at Fitness Incentive and let us help you determine the best way to reach your goals. Whether that means utilizing our wide variety of classes, working one-on-one with a trainer, or combining the two, we can help you create a realistic plan that fits your lifestyle and sets you up for a strong, consistent fall. Don’t wait for January; your reset starts now!

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