People say that the only bad workout is the one which you didn’t do, yet that isn’t technically true. Okay, anything is better than nothing in terms of physical exertion, but if you aren’t pushing your body and committing to your workouts, you won’t make any real progress at all.

Ever find yourself trudging through your workouts at a, shall we say, leisurely pace, with no real intensity or motivation? Rather than really push yourself during your workouts, you instead find yourself going through the motions and doing the bare minimum and then you wonder why you aren’t making any real progress?

If you’re sick and tired of mediocre workouts and are ready to take your training up a gear, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a look at several top fitness tips which are guaranteed to take you from good to great.

First and foremost, if you are serious about kicking your training up a gear, you need to make sure that you’re actually enjoying the workouts and activities you’re taking part in.

Far too many people force themselves to workout and go through routines and activities that they don’t really enjoy, all because they happen to be beneficial.

Despite being beneficial, the simple fact of the matter is that if you aren’t enjoying the workouts or activities you perform, you won’t really commit 100% and your head won’t bein the game either.

One way of taking your workouts up a level and really stepping up the intensity is to find workouts and activities that are fun and that you actually enjoy.

If you’re having fun and are enjoying yourself, you’ll have more motivation and you’ll work harder.

Far too many people approach fitness blindly and fail to set themselves goals and objectives, and then they wonder why their training is sporadic and all over the place. If you want to go from good to great as far as your workouts are concerned, set yourself clear and definite goals before you begin.

If for example, you are training to lose weight, don’t just try to lose weight, set yourself a weight loss target as that way you’ll have something to aim for. Once you have a target in mind, you then have something to work towards. This will help keep you motivated and will help to give your workouts purpose.

When it comes to fitness, it doesn’t matter how hard you train, you can’t out train a poor diet. Put simply, if you’re stuffing pizza, burgers, junk food and alcohol down your throat several times per week, no matter how hard you bust your behind in the gym, you won’t get anywhere clear to where you would get if your diet was clean and healthy.

One of the best ways of getting more from your workout is to clean up your diet and to track your calories. Using various fitness trackers and apps, you can track exactly how many calories you’re consuming, as well as which ratio of macronutrients, and you can then tweak things accordingly.

If you’re trying to lose weight, you will need to create a caloric deficit and this is where these apps are so useful. Once you enter your stats and goals, the apps will then give you a target caloric intake for you to aim towards. By entering the foods and drinks you consume, you can then track and monitor your calories and get as close to your target as possible.

Another awesome fitness tip for anybody looking to take their training to the next level is to regularly switch up your routine.

If you follow the same workout routine for several months, or even years, you’ll find that as the body is so used to what you’re doing, it adapts and so you won’t see anywhere near as impressive results as you did when you first began.

The human body has an uncanny ability to adapt to certain stressors which in this case come in the form of the workouts you put it through, so you need to switch things up in order to keep it guessing.

Every six weeks or so, find yourself a completely different workout routine to follow and you’ll be amazed by just what a difference this will make. Even small changes like different weights, sets, and rep ranges will make a noticeable difference.

When we exercise, we do so for different reasons. Whatever your reasons are for working out, though, a great way of ensuring you work that little bit harder and push yourself that little bit more is to visualize your goals and results.

If you’re working out to burn fat and transform your physique, visualize yourself with your dream physique and visualize just how happy you’ll feel and how awesome you will look.

Visualization is a fantastic motivational tip so the next time you find yourself plodding through a workout, stop and remind yourself why you’re doing it and visualize yourself when you’ve achieved what you want to achieve.

It doesn’t matter how far into your workout you are, if you want to push yourself to be great you need to focus on each and every exercise and activity you perform.

People often find themselves slacking later on into their workouts as fatigue sets in and lactic acid builds up in the muscles, and so they slow down the pace and dial back on the intensity.

If you want to really be great, though, you need to focus on each and every single exercise and activity you perform, regardless of your strength and energy levels. If the weight is too heavy, use a lighter weight. If you’re out of breath, take awhile longer to catch your breath before the next set.

Basically, whether it’s your first exercise of the workout, or your last, you should attack each one with the same intensity, energy, and enthusiasm as the one prior.

Finally, the last tip we’re going to look at today, is all about fitness accessories.

If you find that your workouts have plateaued in terms of intensity and progress, why not invest in some fitness tools and accessories which you can implement in your workout routines to make them more enjoyable and more productive.

Resistance Bands: If for example, you’re looking to build up your legs and glutes, resistance booty bands could be utilized as part of your lower body routine to help target the glutes and lower body muscles, and also to make your workouts a bit more exciting.

These bands are very affordable, yet they can make a real difference and will make a great addition to any resistance-based workout routine. 

Agility Ladder: An agility ladder is perfect to burn some serous calories and at the same time improve your footwork, a necessity for any sports these days. 

Badminton: Even a game of Badminton with friends or the family is a great way to stay in shape.

Flag Football:
Flag football is a great way to enjoy the excitement of football without the intense physical contact. It’s perfect for staying active and having a blast with friends in a safer way.

Kettlebells:
Kettlebells are versatile tools that can be used to add strength training to your workouts. They’re perfect for full-body exercises that build muscle and burn calories.

Jump Rope:
Jumping rope is a simple yet effective way to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health. It’s also portable and can be done almost anywhere, making it a convenient choice for a quick workout.

Medicine Balls:
Medicine balls are great for adding power and strength to your workouts. They can be used for a variety of exercises that target different muscle groups, helping you build strength and improve coordination.

And Lastly: Have Fun!
Above all, remember that staying active should be enjoyable. Whether you're playing sports or working out, make sure you're having fun while doing it.

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