Oh the sweet smell of pumpkin spice and brisk air is finally approaching and with it, we are all trying to fight the dreadful lack of motivation during the fall/winter months. As a student myself, I often find that the beginning of the semester completely puts my routine through a Total KnockOut. Juggling classes, work, assignments, a social life can prove to be a challenge especially when adding a fitness component. I can only imagine what it’s like for those of us who are parents!

 While I can go on and on about the difficulties and setbacks of maintaining a fitness routine, I’d rather try and get us all motivated and energized to accept this challenge and overcome it. After all, abs for the summer are best made during the winter and I think all of us at BodyRoc can prove this theory right!

**Hartford Marathon’s First Circuit Downtown**

            I know what it’s like to take a semester off from BodyRoc and the feeling of having to get back into the swing of things is never a good time. The first thing to do whenever there’s a drastic change in your routine, whether it’s college or your kids are in school, is to allow the time to adjust to this new schedule. Allow yourself this time to figure out all the logistics. As a student, I always did too much and overwhelmed myself which lead to me canceling classes and falling behind on my fitness goals. With this new approach I am able to figure out the times and days that work best for me to attend BodyRoc sessions and meal prep for the week. It also helps a great deal when I plot out these days and times on a physical calendar as reminders. For those of us who need visual tools to get us going this is a great approach to keep you motivated.

            Lean on one another for support. I can’t stress the sense of community at BodyRoc enough and I’m certain that you are not alone in your struggles to balance life and stay motivated. All of us have many things going on, we have members with children, we have students, we have individuals who are training for body building competitions and marathons. A lot of us are finding the time outside of life priorities to stay committed to working out, so talk to someone and build a support team; who knows you may be able to find a workout buddy!

            One of the great benefits of BodyRoc is the ability to accommodate us all. At BodyRoc, we have early morning classes and evening classes for those who prefer to get their sweat on after work. Our trainers and the occasional member will share workout videos that can be utilized at home or in those moments where you couldn’t make it to the gym! If that doesn’t work, did I mention that there’s private Mitt Training offered at BodyRoc?Take advantage and most importantly, stay committed to your goals. Summer 2019 will be here before you know it!

Stay Motivated,
Danny, A dedicated BodyRoc’er