26 THINGS TO TRY IN 2026

1. Train without tracking once a week Leave the watch at home. Trust your body.

2. Join a social sports session Running club, padel, touch rugby, netball … think vibes over victory.

3. Move before scrolling in the morning Even five minutes changes the tone of the day.

4. Support a local sports event Show up. Buy the coffee. Cheer loudly.

5. Do a workout you’ re bad at Humbling. Healthy. Weirdly freeing.

6. Stretch while watching Netflix Multitasking, but for your hips.

7. Sign up for an event just for the T-shirt or towel Motivation comes in cotton sometimes.

8. If you haven’ t already, try a parkrun( or volunteer at one) You don’ t have to run. Standing and clapping counts.

9. Run or ride a route you’ ve never done before Same distance. Different headspace.

10. Follow fewer“ perfect” fitness accounts Unfollow = self-care.

11. Try one plant-based meal a week Curiosity, not commitment.

12. Train with someone slower or newer than you Perspective is a performance enhancer.

13. Enter a fun event Colour run, obstacle race, relay, night ride – seriousness optional.

26 Things to Try in

2026

14. Learn one basic strength movement properly A squat, push-up or deadlift. Foundations > hacks.

15. Mix music genres in your training playlist Surprising beats can change your pace.

16. Take a rest day without guilt Recovery is part of the plan.

17. Cook one athlete-friendly meal from scratch Bonus points if it feeds friends.

18. Do something new outdoors Trail, ocean, park, mountain, beach, stairs.

19. Talk honestly about motivation dropping With a friend. It’ s normal.

20. Learn the rules of a sport you’ ve never watched before Understanding = deeper appreciation.

21. Try a different sport for a month No long-term relationship required.

22. Pack your gym bag the night before Future-you will be grateful.

23. Write down why you started Read it when things get hard.

24. Keep sport fun If it stops being fun, change the rules.

25. Support a young or grassroots athlete online A share, a comment, a cheer … visibility matters.

26. Try a digital detox workout No headphones, no phone. Just you and the movement.