Consumption of water can affect or interfere with your fitness performance in more ways than one. Insufficient supply of H2O leads to lethargy and exhaustion and also makes it difficult for nutrients in your food to be broken down.
Let’s face it: losing weight is difficult regardless of age or fitness level, but it’s essential if you want to have a body that you are proud of. In the COVID and post-COVID era, gym goers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep an eye on their fitness agenda as more gyms close due to lockdowns or go online, but that doesn’t mean you will be foregoing yours need to find a sculpted body.
In case you want to get in top shape by the end of the winter vacation, here are a few brilliant tips to help you lose weight faster and focus on your fitness goals.
Plan the fitness route
Before unpacking your sneakers and tracksuit, it is highly recommended that you create the fitness map so that you have a better idea of where you are going and how long it would take to get to your top shape. To stay on the right and sensible path, set your daily, weekly, and monthly weight loss goals and document your performance. This will come in handy on days when your exercise motivation takes a leap as it reminds you how far you have come from the first day of your weight loss journey.
Stay active every day
When it comes to sustainable weight loss, the key word is persistence. For optimal and consistent results, exercise every day, even if it only lasts half an hour. This way you avoid the nasty yo-yo effect after you manage to return to your normal diet and increase your calorie intake. To keep your exercise routine varied and inspiring, you can experiment with cross-training or mix your routines between exercise and fitness programs. For example, yoga works wonders when paired with strength training, as does swimming and endurance training.
Avoid problematic foods
Instead of testing your willpower on problematic foods, you can make weight loss easier by simply removing your favorite junk foods from the shopping list. The idea is to make the path to peak form easier for both your nerves and your body so that this simple step will get you to places faster and with less stress and risk. After all, it’s much easier not to have culinary temptations on hand than to force yourself not to think about them when you are grocery shopping within arm’s reach.
Track your progress
Another important element of your fitness quest, tracking progress can be tricky if you don’t have the right tools on hand. To get the most out of your training agenda, consider a reliable sports training app as your personal fitness compass, telling you when your training performance is dipping or reaching a plateau. Some fitness apps have meal tracking features that allow you to keep track of your daily caloric intake while also monitoring your performance. This handy feature is also useful when you want to change the nutrition plan and exercise intensity and frequency.
Drink more water
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Consumption of water can affect or interfere with your fitness performance in more ways than one. Insufficient supply of H2O leads to lethargy and exhaustion and also makes it difficult for nutrients in your food to be broken down. On the flip side, increasing your water intake daily will help flush toxins out of your body and will also help with appetite control, which is one reason to consider increasing your daily H2O consumption. After all, you can never get into too much water. So why not just try more H2O while pursuing your goals on top form?
Winter vacation is a perfect time to realistically assess your diet and fitness and make any necessary changes before the New Year. This year you can be your best fitness partner by favoring a clean diet and increased water intake combined with constant performance and realistic goals. Don’t let COVID19 or seasonal weaknesses get in the way of spring. After all, life is too short to live in a body you aren’t proud of so make the change and take your self-esteem to the extreme this year. You are welcome.