For those who have stopped playing sports or those who have never got into the habit of doing so, it is always difficult to (re)start a good sports routine and maintain motivation over the long term. Many factors prevent us from doing it, such as time, energy and family life. However, we can promote a good return to sport with a few tips that allow a renewed motivation and a good consistency to get started. 

Moreover, sport should never be a chore or a boring task, but rather a personal pleasure for our mental and physical well-being! 

Here are the tips of our experts to make you (re) want to play sports!

Tip 1: Never start on a Monday! 

Let's face it, we are always postponing the moment when we should start our sports routine by saying to ourselves “I will start next Monday”. Outside, starting on a Monday is not necessarily a good idea to start something that should be part of the long term. Many studies show that starting on a Monday puts too much pressure on us and risks destabilizing us for the future if we do not follow the program as planned. If you don't get off to a good start on Monday, you risk losing your motivation for the rest of the week and pushing back and forth until the following Monday. Take a random day out of the week, or just start without really planning it. This will make you feel less like you have to follow a pattern perfectly and will allow you to start stress-free, allowing the new routine to settle in more lightly.  

Tip 2: Prioritize consistency rather than endurance.

To keep motivated and get faster and more conclusive results, it is always better to do 10-15 minutes a little every day rather than an hour or two just one day in the week. Results are achieved through consistency and you only need a few minutes of exercise or stretching a day to feel the real difference! This allows the body to activate every day, to obtain visible results from the first week and to maintain motivation and mental well-being. Remember to rest to regain strength. 

Tip 3: Use social media wisely.

Social networks can be a source of guilt, demotivation and stress if we do not use them in our favor. However, we can completely use it to inspire ourselves, adopt beautiful ideas and motivate ourselves in our goal! Instead, follow inspiring and caring people who can give you new keys to succeeding in your program and give you a source of inspiration to continue and accomplish your sport routine. 

Tip 4: Do not be discouraged at the first aches. 

If you have aches, that's a pretty good sign and you're on the right track! The pain sometimes pushes us to do nothing, but that's where we must not be discouraged and continue despite everything. If you have a lot of pain, promote at least 10 or 15 minutes of walking, but this is certainly not the time to stop because the aches may take longer to go away. Activating sore muscles will first ease the pain, make it go away faster, and strengthen the muscle for the rest of your routine! 

Tip 5: Eat smart!

The idea is not to go on a diet but to find food tips that will accompany your sports routine. The best advice to promote weight loss or body tone is to never eat too much in the evening, nor too late (avoid having dinner after 22 p.m.). Always drink plenty of water and accompany all your dishes with vegetables or fruit of all kinds. Don't forget to allow yourself a few small pleasures from time to time, which are part of your good mental health too. 

Tip 6: Choose a nice sports outfit.

Nothing is more motivating than wearing beautiful sports clothes to feel beautiful and powerful! Choose beautiful colors and models that will enhance you while bringing you comfort to do your sport. A nice sports outfit is also putting the odds on your side to motivate you to feel good and beautiful in your skin. Opt for sets where you will feel comfortable and radiant in our new sport and yoga collection: https://ninaperfectskin.eu/collections/yoga