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9 Good Reasons Not to Skip Your Gym Workouts in the Summer

May 8th, 2018 by Debbie Martilotta

Don’t even think about it. Not going to the gym because of your outside already, getting enough exercise anyway, too hot, too busy….. Remind yourself why you workout and take a look at these 9 great reasons to get your bod to your session or our group classes, you’ll be glad you did!

  • No holiday gains. Occasional treats and enjoying the dessert whenever you want to doesn’t need to mean gaining anything except some extra happiness: when you live a healthy and active lifestyle in general, treating yourself every now and then is completely ok.
  • Pumped up & tanned = win. Just imagine for a quick moment how good your pumped up, sun-kissed triceps will look in the soft, warm light of an evening sunset. Like, really good. I promise.
  • You will eat healthier. When you’re working out you’re more likely to fuel your body with proper food: fresh veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats. After working out you don’t really feel like “ruining” a good sweat with some non-nutritious crap.
  • Sharper memory. Your brain will work more efficiently if you incorporate some exercise into your daily routine. Good news: even a short workout improves your mental functionality drastically. The bad news is: well, there’s none. So just do it.
  • Less stress. You will feel instantly more zen without actually attending a yoga class, or quitting your job.
  • Getting back to routines is easier. No more post-holiday blues: when you keep up with your gym routines through the summer, getting back to your busier fall schedule is so much easier.
  • You’ll sleep better. Especially weight-lifting has proven to have a magic-like effect on the quality of sleep and making it easier to fall asleep.
  • Life seems sweeter. Blame it on the endorphins and all the other funny brain chemicals that go nuts during and after your workout – everything seems better when you workout. And if you’re lacking the motivation to hit the gym, ask yourself: have you ever regretted going there and working out? No? Didn’t think so.
  • You can eat more. Who doesn’t love eating? Weight-lifting revs up your metabolism and increases the daily calorie intake necessary to maintain muscle mass. Win-win.

If you’re looking out for a new gym or your current membership is up, feel free to check out what DBM Strength Training has to offer, call Debbie today at (616) 901-6247.