HEALTH
WEDDING FITNESS COUNTDOWN
“ When it comes to the best time to start your fitness journey , the answer will always be ‘ today ’ - the sooner you begin , the longer you have to make sustainable and impactful changes .” Says Martin .
“ For some people they might want big changes whereas others may want to just get that extra 10 %, the bigger the change the more time you ’ ll need but it ’ s never too soon to begin your training and start making those lifestyle changes for a fitter healthier you !”
WHAT TO DO ... ONE YEAR BEFORE THE WEDDING Join a gym if you haven ’ t already . Try out the classes if they have them as they ’ re a great way to meet new people and get to know the trainers .
Hire a personal trainer even if it ’ s just to show you the basics - the last thing you want is to injure yourself before you get going !
Start making the gym and fitness a habit .
WHAT TO DO ... SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING By now you should be feeling fitter and stronger and starting to see the changes you want . If you are , then keep at it and stay focussed !
If not then take a look at what you ’ ve been doing and see what needs to change , is it diet , complacency or lack of a structured plan ? Then put those changes into action . Six months isn ’ t as long as it seems !
WHAT TO DO ... ONE MONTH BEFORE THE WEDDING Now is the time to really hone in and give that extra 10 %. Life outside the gym will be getting hectic and stressful , so use the gym as a distraction from all the planning and any prewedding jitters . Now is not the time to abandon the hard work you ’ ve put in !
WHAT TO DO ... THE WEEK OF THE WEDDING The week of the wedding is a great time for a deload week , this means don ’ t go as hard or lift as heavy at the gym . maybe do two to three light workouts and keep an eye on your nutrition . A deload week will leave you feeling fresh for the big day , not sore and achy from the gym , after all you ’ ll have lots of dancing to do !
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