Kick-start your summer training regime with Sportsmans Warehouse and Save!

If you’re ready to kick-start your summer training regime, you’ll be glad to know that Sportsmans Warehouse is currently running a great promo on apparel to keep you active.

However, if you still need a motivational boost, these 10 tips will help you get started, especially if you’re strapped for time:

1. Shorter can be better

A short intense workout will give you better results than a longer, low-intensity workout. High intensity interval training (HIIT) has become a popular way to burn more fat, improve endurance and build strength. If time is your problem, HIIT is the solution.

2. Start the day the right way

Statistics show that people who train in the morning are far more likely to exercise consistently. In other words, if you want to bolster the habit of exercising regularly, a morning routine could be the answer.

3. Double up

Cardio and strength can be done together, they do not need to be separate workouts.

4. Be prepared

Pack your gym bag, or put out your workout gear, the night before so you can save time in the morning and are less likely to find an excuse.

5. Drink up

More water helps your body to burn fat. Being properly hydrated can not only help burn more fat but also improve your workout performance.

6. Schedule it

Sticking to a schedule will help you get into a consistent workout routine, this does not however mean that you need to do the same workout every day but more that you exercise at the same time every day or week.

7. Take the challenge

Take up one of the many fitness challenges which are going around the web, whether you do the squat challenge or the 30-day ab challenge, get involved and get your friends to do it with you.

8. Go for 10

If you cannot commit to a full workout either at home or gym, take 10 minutes and do a few exercises. Short workouts still count!

9. Have a goal

Set a goal for yourself and reward yourself for achieving it, whether with new workout gear or equipment or a smoothie. Set yourself an attainable goal such as holding a plank for 30 more seconds or lifting extra weights, find your goal and stick to it.

10. Take a group class

Whether you try yoga, boot camp or zumba, working out with others will help keep you accountable.

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