We’ve all been the newbie in the gym before, obviously lost without a workout routine. You know, the inexperienced trainee with no idea how to stick to a plan long enough to see progress.

Well, it’s no secret! Working out takes discipline, determination, and a little bit of sweat. Yes, hard-work never hurt anybody. In fact, we know that it makes you stronger.

But hard-work alone won’t cut it. You need to have the right mindset for change.

Whether you are new to Gymnastic Strength Training or you are are an experienced athlete, it is necessary to harness your “mental drive” to produce action. Here are 6 things that every beginner must remember to do when starting a new workout routine.

Have a goal and an activity that will get you to it

The most important factor that will keep you striving towards your fitness goals is choosing an activity or activities that you thoroughly enjoy. Whether it’s running, hiking, Gymnastic Strength Training, or a combination of activities, you’ll be sure to keep yourself in great shape as long as you love what you do. Make a commitment to the long-term sustainability of your routine.

Don’t Forget To Stretch
This one should be a given, but the majority of adults don’t stretch as much as they should. Or at the very least, they don’t know how to stretch properly and safely. Incorporating flexibility training into your weekly routine will help keep your muscles and joints mobile so you can stay active year round.

Don’t forget your daily dose of GB Flexibility training to keep your body feeling loose and limber.

Get Competitive!

A little friendly competition never hurt anyone. In fact, humans thrive off gaining a competitive edge over others. When you see something that inspires you, start working towards that goal. Whether it’s a pull-up, handstand, endurance run or flexible limbs and joints, we work harder when we have a goal that has been tried, tested and achieved.

Use the world around you as added fuel to get better. You never know who YOU will begin to inspire after you start making share-worthy successes.

Set Short And Long-Term Goals For Yourself

If you don’t set goals, how will you ever improve? Effective goal setting has been proven to be one of the best ways to get you from point A to point Z. Just make sure the ones you’re setting are realistic and stick with them.

Change Your Environment, Enhance Your Motivation

Doing the same thing every day makes life as stale as an old piece of bread left out on your kitchen counter and so does confining yourself to the same environment. Take your fitness training to the great outdoors and give your body some fresh air and good ole vitamin D.

You’ll be glad you did!

Be Open To New Experiences

You’ll never know if you’ll enjoy something unless you try. Who knows? You may find an activity that once seemed impossible turn into something that you actually enjoy. When we try something new, we become more open to endless potential. Be fearless.

If you are tired of putting off your fitness goals, then it’s time to invest in improving your health now. Make a commitment to your GymnasticBodies workout routine and you’ll be guaranteed to stay in shape today AND for many years to come.