The training routine

It’s warm, the sun is out and the beach is beckoning … in other words, summer is just around the corner. The first half of the year is nearly over, and the perennial new year’s resolution to ‘get fit and do more exercise’ is fading fast. Then, as happens every year, you are slowly but surely consumed by an inner conflict between joyous anticipation of summer, sun, sea and sand, and annoyance at your weaker self.

Why exactly is it so hard to achieve your sporting goals, to get fitter and more active? Why are fitness targets often ditched after a week – and how come other people manage it, but not me? Getting in shape is certainly not easy, but with the right attitude, a little discipline and one (not so secret) tip, you can make a big difference. 

The magic word for those who
want that toned body is … consistency

When you exercise consistently, the initial pain becomes routine, and eventually becomes a daily pleasure. At the outset, it is especially important to have a word with yourself: define a realistic goal by asking yourself, what exactly do I want to achieve? Yes, it’s hard at first – but once you have set a goal and visualised your final destination, everything that follows becomes easier. When you have defined a target (for example, building muscle or endurance), think about how you plan to achieve it and set yourself small, manageable steps to start your journey.

No matter how minor they may be, these small steps are critical because they will motivate and inspire you to carry on. In this way, the path towards your goal becomes an ongoing pattern of success. After some time, you will find that exertion becomes a pleasure: not only will you approach your training routine in a free and easy mood, but everyday life will feel easier, your mood will improve, you sleep better and you will wake up in a positive frame of mind each morning.

As you will soon find, a healthy body goes hand in hand with a healthy mind; you will also recall how things were for you before you started out on this path.

Let’s come back to discipline for a moment: you will need to grit your teeth for a while, bearing in mind that for most it takes 60 days until the new routine starts to get easier and actually become enjoyable. Throughout those two months, it is essential that you keep going and maintain a strong focus on your goal. Also ask yourself whether it would be more motivational for you to train as part of a group or whether you prefer to train alone, with no interruptions.

In the early days especially, your mind and body will need a little more support than usual – and we have some products that will help you get into the training zone.

Faster, higher, stronger ↘

The perfectly blended active ingredients in SPORT push activate energy reserves for top performance while protecting the body against free radicals. Caffeine from coffee beans gives you a definite push; combined with an extract of aromatic ginger, it helps you combat the early signs of fatigue. Extract of maritime pine bark promotes circulation while magnesium and calcium from lithothamnium calcareum alga powder play are vital to supporting energy metabolism and alleviating fatigue. Especially at the outset, when you are still finding it a struggle to get moving and acclimatise to the new routine, our SPORT push capsules can give you a welcome boost.

Isotonic solution for peak performance ↘

SPORT boost is a clever carbohydrate-electrolyte solution that is perfect for those with an established training plan. Waxy maize starch with highly branched maltodextrin and dextrose helps to sustain endurance over longer training sessions and improve water absorption during exercise. Vitamin C from acerola fruit powder and iron from aspergillus oryzae fungus minimise tiredness and improve the transport of oxygen in the body, which gives you a boost you will feel in any training session.

Want to build muscle? ↘

If you want to help your body develop muscle tone, grab our smart protein mix, which promises excellent bioavailability from sunflower seeds, wholegrain rice, pumpkin seeds, linseed and peas. SPORT protein contains all amino acids, including BCAA, which supports the development and maintenance of muscle mass. Optimal muscle function and protein synthesis is facilitated by means of magnesium and magnesium citrate from sunflower seeds and vitamin D2 from mushrooms. The vegan protein shake ideally supports physical exertion, toning, muscle development and regeneration.

Time for relaxation ↘

After training hard, needless to say, it’s time for your body to stop and relax. To round off your routine, we recommend SPORT go, a gel containing frankincense and arnica blossom extract to relieve pain. While the mint menthol delivers instant cooling, the chilli and ginger provide a slow-onset, soothing sensation of warmth. Carnation blossom oil encourages relaxation while caffeine from coffee beans promotes circulation – just what your body deserves after a dose of discipline and routine.

Always remember: Routine is the best way to achieve your goals!