22/07/2026
Now we’re past the 1/2 way mark in 2026, it’s maybe time for you to have a fitness reset.
Especially if your New Years Resolutions feel as distant a memory as Ireland’s last World Cup appearance.
But it doesn’t have to mean you go all Roy Keane hardass on yourself.
Check the tips below to help you kick forward and ready to move like Shakira at the end of year parties!
1. Don’t make it a “Must Try Harder” session. If you try forcing yourself into doing the things you committed to in January but didn’t follow through on, you’ll waste your time.
It’s a chance to make things more likely to happen.
2. Look at what worked. And what didn’t: Some people go to extremes that only leave them frustrated and disappointed.
What can you build on? What have you had success with and enjoyed so far, foundations that some tweaks can be added to? For example if you’ve enjoyed getting out for walks, can you add more or give yourself targets to increase the distance you’re covering?
If you’ve managed to get to the gym twice a week, is a 3rd session feasible?
3. What do you want? Are you overly focused on something like the weight on a scales resulting in being side tracked when you’re disappointed about weigh ins?
Or are you looking more long term where you’re feeling great in your clothes, with excellent energy levels and strong and confident for daily life and big events (or curveballs!) coming your way?
The reasons to work on your fitness are endless. But if you don’t have real excitement/genuine desire around what you want to get from being fitter and healthier, it’ll make it harder for you to keep the process up when obstacles appear.
4. Focus on the process and figure out how small you need to make it: One thing you can control when it comes to working on your health is the process and how you go about your days.
If you’ve strugged with aspects so far, strip it back, get some wins, then build.
5. Know it’s long term and identity is so important: Speaking of wins, if you make the goal to be someone who enjoys working out and looking after their health you’ll definitely get on the right track.
