6 Expert-Approved Ways to Boost Your Summer Workout Routine
Written by Leslie K. Hughes
Medically-reviewed by Dr. Monique White-Dominguez
Summer is in full swing and we are on a mission to make this one the strongest one ever. Sure, we all want to look good on the beach, but the best way to look good and feel good is to love yourself, regardless of what the scale reads or the mirror shows.
And, one of the best ways to love yourself is to find some movement that brings you joy while also bringing you strength. Mental and physical health are both rooted in daily movement, and you want to be sure that movement isn’t torture but makes you feel happy and motivated.
Here are our favorite ways to make your summer workout routine one that you enjoy and that maximizes your strength.
How to Improve Your Workouts This Summer
1. Strength train
Men seem to have no problem with hitting the weight room and lifting those weights, but women don’t always feel the same. They have the fear that by lifting weights, they will get bulky.
Science is here to prove you wrong. By grabbing some dumbbells and using those intimidating machines at the gym, you can actually boost your metabolism and burn more calories. On top of that, weight lifting can help you build stronger, lean muscle while also helping you lose fat. In fact, studies show that strength training burns calories faster than cardio alone. Need one more reason to start lifting weights? It’ll give you more energy.
2. Switch up your routine
We love a good routine, but if you’re looking to take your strength to the next level, we recommend switching up the way you work out.
Doing the same workout day in and day out may be easy and efficient at first, but after some time, your body will adjust and plateau and you won’t get the same results.
So, try new workouts that will push your body in new ways.
3. Supplement
If you’re looking for a boost of energy that will help you through a great workout and help you reach your strong summer body goals, you may want to try an Energy Boost Wellness Injection. This quick boost revs up your immune system, your energy levels, and your concentration while also improving your metabolism and aiding in weight loss.
It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. This injection is packed full of B12 which is known to:
Increase energy
Reduce fatigue
Increase endurance
Support weight loss
4. Have fun
If you are trying to force yourself to wake up at 5 am every day to hit that boot camp class that you hate, then you are never going to get the body strength or confidence that you’re after. The best way to get that strong summer bod is to have fun with your workouts.
The more joy you find in this daily practice, the better results you’ll see and feel.
A great way to add more fun to your workout routine is to go with a friend. That way, it feels like a hangout with your buddy rather than something you “have” to do.
5. Take it outside
Summer is the perfect time to take your workouts outside and get that added boost of vitamin D. That time in the sun will not only increase your strength, it will also boost your endorphins to give you that post-workout high.
Exercising outside also provides a great way to switch up your workouts. In the summer you can swim, hike, walk, and enjoy other activities that are difficult if you live somewhere with cold winters.
6. Rest
Rest days are a necessity when working out. Your body needs time to recover and relax. You may feel motivated to push it to workout every day, but studies show that without recovery time, you may find yourself suffering from more muscle soreness and pain.
You also want to be careful of overtraining syndrome, which can lead to a drop in athletic performance that could take your body weeks or months to recover from.
