8 Tips for Staying Motivated to Exercise through the Winter!
Farm to Fork want to help you achieve your 2020 fitness goals!
Here are 8 tips to help get you through the cold months
1. Register for an event
It's been scientifically shown that when you have a goal event on your calendar it can help motivate you to stick to your fitness routine. Use code 2020GOALS for 10% off any event registration at FarmToForkFitness.com
2. Revisit your fitness goals
2. Revisit your fitness goals
To set yourself up for success, make sure your goals are SMART: specific; measurable; attainable; relevant; and timely
3. Write a list of the benefits of your routine
3. Write a list of the benefits of your routine
What are all the reasons you exercise? Get creative, write them down, and stick it somewhere you'll see it everyday
4. Try a new group exercise class
Variety is the spice of life. Try something new this winter. The Wrenegade team is training on Zwift this winter, so maybe you can join us there
5. Make it as convenient as possible
Don't put more hurdles in front of you when it's cold, dark, and wet outside. Instead, plan your workouts into your week and prepare the day before so yo're not scrambling to find your shoes at 6am
6. Track your workouts
6. Track your workouts
Recording your workouts is a great way to track your progress over time. We've used Strava, TrainingPeaks, and a pen & paper
7. Find a workout buddy
Scientific studies have shown that the external accountability and motivation of a workout buddy increases the amount that a person exercises. So put science on your side - even a friend or family member knowing your plans helps a ton
8. Give yourself a (sensible) reward
When motivation is hard, it's okay to reward yourself for a certain number of workouts or miles ridden per week. Just make sure the reward is not going to sabotage your goals
Get started by registering for a 2020 Farm to Fork event
Use code 2020GOALS for 10% off your registration!
