Our 6 tips for getting back into exercise after the summer holidays

How can you regain your motivation and get back into top shape after the holidays?

Like many people, you’re feeling a bit down becausethe end of summer is approaching. Over the last few months, you’ve probably let your guard down a little when itcomesto yourdietandexercise, allowing your fitness to slip slightly. But don’t worry, that’s perfectly normal.  

The important thing now is to roll up your sleeves and get off to a flying start, by finding, once and for all, an effective routine tailored to your needs – perhaps with the help of dietary supplements – to help you get back into shape.

The important thing now is to roll up your sleeves and get back on track, by finding a routine that’s tailored to your needs once and for all – perhaps with the help ofdietary supplements – to help youachieve your goals.

Let’s be honest, there’s no magic formula; the basics always remain the same: diet, exercise and rest. Today, in this article, we’re offering some alternative tips to help you find your ideal routine.

Every season brings its own set of challenges when it comes to staying fit and healthy. With winter approaching, the arrival of the cold weather and shorter evenings, it can be harder to find the motivation to train. And if you’re anything like us, curling up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and a good film when it’s cold outside can be particularly tempting.

But for now, let’s focus on the best way to get back on track:

1) Motivation

It’s important to start off with the right mindset; this principle underpins all our goals. Before you start training and dieting again, review your ambitions, acknowledge them and keep them in mind.

2) Take it slowly

A smart way to get back into shape is to remember how you started the first time round. Looking back helps you understand where you began, the goals you’ve already achieved and the difficulties you’ve faced. When you resume a routine, start gently, set yourself macro and micro goals to achieve, but above all, be aware of your mistakes so you don’t ‘fall back’ into the same trap.

3) Be realistic

At the start, it’s certainly exciting to throw yourself headlong into your goal, especially after a break like the summer. But diving straight back into a diet that’s too strict or workouts that are too intense puts us at risk of becoming discouraged and, as a result, of giving up again. When it comes to health benefits or a healthy lifestyle, consistency is key. Believe me, it’s often better to spend twenty minutes a day on physical activity than to take a whole week off and then cram everything into two hours of weight training.

4) Get back into a set routine

A habit can give you the boost you need. Research now confirms that it takes around six weeks of regular practice to form a habit. So it’s certainly not impossible. The most important thing to do during these first few days is to reintroduce healthy habits into your lifestyle, starting with the simplest things such as shopping sensibly at the supermarket, taking regular exercise and using targeted supplements for support, but above all, finding the right balance to help you let go of stress.

5) Choosing the right dietary supplements

After a break, diet and training play a fundamental role in getting back on track, but nutraceutical supplements also have a role that should not be underestimated. Depending on your goal and your programme, you can indeed benefit from different products.

For example, to replace the traditional ‘afternoon snack’ or a meal consisting of junk food, if you’re in a hurry or if, like many people, don’t have much of an appetite between meals, you can havewhey proteinor ameal replacementsuch as Tsunami Nutrition’sISOLATE PURE PROFESSIONALprotein or TN Food’sFITMEALmeal replacement. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something to help you manage stress, improve your sleep or control your hunger, you can turn to various extracts containingrhodiola, melatonin, valerian,vitamin Cand numerous antioxidants, which you’ll find in our products:CORTI BLOKER PURE PROFESSIONALby Tsunami Nutrition,MELATONIN SPRAY(liquid melatonin),ASHWAGANDHAandSLEEP AID – all three from theTN Pharma range – and many others available on ourTsunamiNutrition website.

We therefore recommend, above all, that you take a personalised approach. If you’re unsure,seek advice from a professional.

6) Vary your daily routine

We mentioned earlier that it’sessential to establish a routine to get back on track, but you also need to avoid boredom.

Boredom is, in fact, one of the most common reasons why we tend to give up an active and healthy lifestyle, particularly when it comes to diet and training. If you stick to the same training routine for too long or always eat the same three foods, you’ll constantly feel the urge to break the mould, until you lose the balance you’d established to lead a healthy life.

So get back into your previous routine with enthusiasm, but every now and then, treat yourself and try introducing something completely new. If you’re used to going to the gym in the evening, take a break every now and then! You could, for example, go for a run early in the morning. The same goes for your diet: if you always eat steamed courgettes, try them a different way – for example, by making them into a creamy soup or stir-frying them with your protein. Experiment and have fun whilst keeping your motivation fresh and sustainable.

Put these tips into practice in your daily routine, mix things up in the right way, and you’ll find that you’ll be able to achieve your goals, even in the long term. Ultimately, we shouldn’t live a life of deprivation, but one of mindfulness.