Should You Use a Workout Calendar

The concept of a workout calendar is very common if you’ve ever ordered a DVD workout system or machine online, or you might have seen a monthly challenge posted in social media groups. If you haven’t used one of these before, you might wonder if they really make a difference. Let’s check it out and see why this works. First of all, one of the main problems with being consistent to any workout is the lack of variety. An exercise calendar automatically takes this into consideration and plans something different for every day. Not only does this keep you mentally interested, but it gives you a more balanced result all over your body. If you’re following a regimented program, then it also gives you a place to mark down results and measurement changes along the way, and that is always a great motivator! Before and after pictures and changing numbers during your journey are tools that can keep you on track, making healthy choices. Usually, these calendars last between 30-60 days, depending on the routine you’re using. It’s a great opportunity to use the current season and modify your workouts to either indoors or outdoors and enjoy yourself while you’re burning calories. The short time period of 30 days is something that most people can plan around and it doesn’t feel like a long-term commitment. For some individuals, this is really important because they get bored or feel tied down after a while. Of course, if you’re using a workout program, these calendars show up already filled and ready to use. However, if you’re putting together your own routine after talking to one our trainers, you can add in whatever variety you want! This gives you more freedom and lets you focus on the part of your body that you want to change. When you’re in control and you put the activities in that you want to do each workout day, there’s a higher likelihood that you’ll stick with it. Consistency is important and using a workout calendar is a tool that will help you achieve your workout goals. Download a template and create your own or start using one that you already have—and we’ll see you on the workout floor!