Back To The Grind

Discover 5 practical tips to restart your workout routine, build healthy habits, and regain your energy without burning out. So, are you getting back to the grind?

We are mid-way through September.  The kids are back at school.  Beach vacations are done, and you are back at your desk working.    

Life is back to normal.  We are settling back into our everyday routines of meetings, kids’ carpools, practices, and games, making dinner, homework, and everything else.   

One other thing you’re getting back into as you get back into the grind is your gym time, right? 

I am already seeing it at my gym.  September is like the second January as people come in getting started to work on their goals and get healthy. 

I absolutely love it.   Being at the gym is so inspiring seeing so many people working to get healthy.  So proud of all of you! 

You’re dreading it, aren’t you? 

The idea of getting back to the gym can be so hard.   But it really isn’t.  Because once you start going back, you will remember how much you LOVE it!   

Five Tips To Get You Started

Here are some tips to get you started: 

Schedule It

The best way to make sure you get to the gym, or do you work out is to schedule it.   Put it on your day planner like any other meeting or doctor’s appointment. When you do that, you are more likely to get it done.  Also, getting your gym bag and water bottle together and at the door to leave will save you time. 

Warm Up

If there was ONE thing that I would want everyone to do would be to warm up before you work out.   Do some foam rolling, stretching, and some active movement like arm circles, squats and marching in place. This will rev your body up and get the juices flowing to have a good workout. 

Go Light As You Get Started

Please don’t forget a warmup set with some lighter weight as you get going either.  I want you to challenge yourself as you lift, but especially if you took all summer off, don’t think you can just hop back on the PR you had in April.   Lift a weight that feels challenging, especially as you get to the last few reps of your set.    

Stick To The Basics

Getting back into your workout routine may also not be the best time to start trying new exercises you either haven’t done in a while or just look cool or challenging.  Stick to the good stuff that you know will feel good – Squats, presses, and pulls.  Maybe some step ups.  Once you get back into the groove and build the routine, then sure, go ahead and progress to other stuff.  But focus on big moves first. 

Track Your Workouts

Bring a notebook and write down what you’re doing. This will help you remember what you’re doing and how much you’re lifting.  It always helps you and sometimes surprises you when you see how much you’re actually lifting. 

Keeping It Simple

A little more on keeping it simple:

Keep it simple with your nutrition, too.  Make sure you’re drinking water daily, eating good protein in every meal.   I’m not asking you to count calories, just telling you to make sure you’re eating whole, non-processed foods in every meal.   Do that 80% of the time and you will get the results you want, 

And just as important – you’re setting an example for you and your family.. 

All of these work.  Remember, as you start getting back into these healthy habits, it’s not about doing a complete 180 and changing everything all at once.  That is just not sustainable.  The key is small progressions that you can manage and work in your every day routine.  This is how we find success and reach our goals to lose weight, build muscle, and regain the energy we had 20 years ago. 

You can do it. I help people like you every day find the success they want in creating the healthy, positive habits they are looking for in their lives.   My clients are getting stronger, leaner, losing weight, and just healthier.  If that’s what you’re looking for, then please contact me.  I help professional men and women 40 and older lose weight, build muscle, regain the energy they had 20 years ago and get rid of all of the aches and pains of getting older. 

It starts with setting small goals and building off of small habits.  Small habits such as drinking an extra glass of water every day, working out 2 or 3 times a week, eating one more vegetable or going to sleep one hour earlier every night, will lead to the results you want.  As you do those things we build on them and grow.  

Then – all of the sudden, your body starts craving healthier foods, you start making sure you are getting your workouts in, and then – BOOM!  You not only start seeing the results on the scale, but your clothes fit better, you feel better mentally, and you are living the life that you want to live!  Let me help you! 

If you’re looking to finish off 2025 in a strong, positive way and want to lose 10 lbs by NYE or fit into that little black dress from your NYE party, please contact me.  I am looking for 10 people who want results.  And if you’re tired of starting and stopping diets or workout programs, I can help you by using the simple method that I just discussed.  The good results you want are right in front of you.  You just need to get after it! 

So, are you getting back to the grind? Please contact me below!