3. Find a buddy Allow peer pressure to work in your favor. Introduce yourself to people around you at the gym. Or drag a friend to your workouts. Studies have shown that you are more likely to follow through with the support of a training partner to keep you accountable and on track. It is also helpful to find someone with similar goals and comparable fitness level, so that you can consistently push each other. 4. Hire a trainer or attend small group training Not only will they put you on the right track and help you see results quicker, they know how to cater the motivation to the individual. They are the experts, and want to give you their best so you can be your best. 5. Join an online athletic group or club While I do employ many motivational strategies, this one is new to me this year. I was invited to join an athlete’s group by close friend, and it has been a great joy and source of inspiration for my workouts. The daily ‘do something’ posts are a reminder to me of how important and essential my workouts are to my life. I am encouraged to experiment and borrow from member’s workouts. Of course, getting to know people with common interests is always a plus. 6. Set goalS Aspire to run a 5K. Learn a new skill. Compete in a sports league. Endurance race. Maybe you are seeking an extra confidence boost for an important event, looking for an outlet to relieve stress, or have your eye on a new outfit. Commit yourself to a realistic goal, lay out a plan of action, remind yourself of it regularly, and celebrate the progress along the way. The satisfaction of achieving a goal will encourage you to set another. 7. Have fun and change it up! Identify an activity that matches your interests and personality. If you are enjoying your workout, you are more likely to stick with it. Hike, kayak, Crossfit, or boot camps. Perhaps you like the social feel of dance, camaraderie of team sports, freedom of running, focus of strength training, or the calming benefits of yoga. Don’t be afraid to play with variety. It is great for the body and mind to change and challenge with a new activity from time to time. I certainly have some staples in my weekly workout schedule, but I am always looking to learn something new to shake up my routine. Whatever it may be, Western Queens is an extremely active place, and there are options for everyone. “Imagine yourself as a college student checking out the variety of curriculum. Avoid the pitfalls of injuries due to overtraining in the same way by diversifying your workouts. Find one or two classes that suit your personality best, but also try things outside your comfort zone. This will stretch your fitness skill set and make you a better athlete.” - Luz Milagros Arpino Personal Trainer and Director of Group Fitness (Matrix Fitness Club) “Getting to know each client, their likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, goals, and accomplishments is the basis for any successful client-trainer relationship. The trust built carries forward into their program, and can be a driving force for motivation.” - Francesca Santangelo Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor (Matrix Fitness Club, The Rock, Simply Cycle) Luz Milagros Arpino
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