Advice on Sticking to a New Workout Routine

The secret is; You've got to really enjoy it!

Firstly, don't over do it! It's easy when starting a new exercise routine to throw yourself in and give it 110%, then wake up the next morning feeling sore and unlikely to stick at the routine. Our coaches understand that people have different fitness levels and abilities, and can tailor the intensity to suit you. How frequently you go to the gym will depend upon your own personal fitness goals.

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If you just want to go once to get an understanding of the basics of Thai boxing - stance, guard, how to kick and punch, then this is the place to go. Some gyms can be a bit funny about people who just want to give it a go once - they only want people who are going to challenge for a world title. But At Start Gym actively welcomes people who want to sample the very basics and build from there.
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The training here is varied and fun. It's not all about doing hundreds of sit-ups and press-ups followed by hours of skipping, bag work and sparring - sure, some of this is involved, but it is interspersed with plenty of pad work, a little bit of very light jogging, some weights, stretches, shadow boxing, technique hints and tips. The coaches all have a good sense of humour and are very understanding if you struggle with certain aspects of the training. They will get the best out of you and you will feel better for it.
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There are various membership packages available at a slightly discounted rate if you feel that you require a subscription to encourage you to come back time and again. However a subscription or membership fee is not required if you want to have some private tuition or participate in classes.
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The gym is open from 10am to 10:30pm 7 days a week, so ideally you should set aside an hour or so on a regular basis for training. As a rule, never miss a Monday workout - get the week off to a good start and everything else will fall into place more easily. If you go to the gym at the same time on a regular basis, you will get to know the people with the same routine, so you can encourage each other to come back and stick at it.

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The big secret to sticking to a gym routine however, is that you have got to love it! Enjoying your workout is half the battle to attaining your goals. If you dread going to the gym, eventually you will give up. But if you go to bed at night counting down the hours until you can go back to the gym, it won't be long before you are ticking off your workout milestones. The coaches here are well aware that enjoyment is a key factor in your workout, and go the extra mile to ensure that workouts are varied and enjoyable.