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How to Effectively Train Year-Round

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Updated: Sep 7, 2022




How to Effectively Train Year-Round


There’s so much confusion surrounding training that sometimes it’s difficult to find a program that motivates you to consistently stick to it.


When you hear the word exercise, people think of terms like, ‘sore is the new skinny’ or ‘no pain no gain’, but these phrases simply attach bad connotations to something which should be beneficial and enjoyable.


Year-round training should be seen as something that is attached to a person’s lifestyle. It shouldn’t make anyone (too) uncomfortable, and it shouldn’t be seen as a chore.


Instead, it should be all about finding a program that fits right in with your life, rather than one you need to squeeze in and often fail to make time for.


Keep reading to find out the benefits of following a structured program and how you can start now!


Your Health is of Utmost Importance

You should be adopting some form of training throughout the seasons because, ultimately, your health is the most important thing in your life.


In order to look after both your physical and mental wellbeing, it’s important to move your body in any way possible in a consistent manner.


It’s Easier to Make Time for Exercise than You Think

Many people use the excuse that they don’t have time for year-round training, and only go hard at the gym in the weeks leading up to a vacation or summer break.


We’re here to tell you that in spite of Christmas, summer break, or even college schedules, there’s always time to train. Whether it means you scroll through Instagram a little less or get up a little earlier in the morning, there’s always a way.


It doesn’t even have to be much exercise - this Harvard study claims that the average female needs to complete just 30 minutes of exercise each day to lose weight.


Find a Program that Fits Around You

To effectively train year-round, the average adult should be aiming to complete 3 to 5, 1-hour gym sessions each week. These sessions should be a mix of strength training and cardio to work all systems of the body effectively.


Outside of training sessions, it is good to include other activities during the day. Try to make sure to reach 10,000 steps each day.


Don’t Forget to Rest

A year-long training program isn’t all about going hard and working up a sweat - it’s also about taking time to rest and recover. Once you’ve made exercise a habit, it’s easy to figure out when you need rest days and when you need to simply stretch and roll your muscles out. Also focus on getting 8 quality hours of sleep each night. Turn off electronics early, stretch, or meditate and then get to bed!


Consider Training in Season

Many athletes will take part in an offseason (a chance to build muscle and bulk up) followed by a maintenance season (to allow the body to rest and focus on the sporting season). Once you’ve made the gym part of your daily life, this could be something to consider.

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