Many people have fitness goals, but many people fail to reach them. This could be because they don’t have everything they need. Of course, all you really need to reach your fitness goals is you! You could get fit with nothing but yourself and the great outdoors. However, having things to help you along will speed things up. Here are 10 things you need:
- A Progress Book
A progress book is an amazing bit of kit. It can be a regular notebook; whatever you like to write in. Simply write down what you did in your workout, how you felt, and any other relevant information. You can then compare later on down the line and see how far you’ve come.
- A Camera
A camera, even if it’s a camera phone, is perfect for taking progress pictures and noting how your body changes. You might not notice it in the mirror, but you can see it in pictures.
- Appropriate Workout Gear
Make sure you’re kitted out with the right workout gear. Buying new workout gear helps me to feel more motivated, and it stops me from getting injured. Wearing clothing unsuitable for your workouts is dangerous.
- The Right Attitude
Your attitude needs to be on point. You need to be in this for the long run, and know that sustainable results take time to achieve. It doesn’t matter how many protein shakes you drink if you have a bad attitude. A positive, can-do attitude is a must!
- A Good Workout Plan
Never go into the gym and expect to get results without a workout plan. Don’t guess as you go along! Download or design a workout plan before you go so you have varied days and something to follow. It’s so much more effective!
- Good Supplements
You don’t need supplements, but they can help you to reach your goals much quicker. Protein powder, bars, and BCAAs can all be helpful. Just make sure you go for the organic option if you can, as it’s better for you.
- Background Knowledge
Doing your workouts consistently is all well and good, but you should have a little background knowledge on why we do certain things. Learn about HIIT, resistance training, endurance cardio, and other forms of exercise so you know what you should be doing for your goals.
- A Routine
Get into a routine with your workouts so it becomes second nature for you!
- A Vision
Have a picture in your head of where you want to be. You’ll always have things to improve on. A fitness journey never ends. When you hit your goal, you’ll come up with a new one. However, you should still have a vision to help you move forward!
- Apps
Certain apps can help you to stay on track and keep you motivated. Apps like MyFitnessPal can help you to track food, while other apps are good for giving you workout ideas.
Got these 10 things? You’re well on your way to reaching your fitness goals!
