Women's Fitness

CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

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Finding the motivation to exercise can be tough, we hear you! One moment you’re super motivated and sprinting up hills before breakfast, the next you’re struggling to lace up your trainers and step foot out the front door. If this sounds familiar, we’ll let you in on a secret – the magic solution to staying motivated may just be signing up for a fitness challenge.

Not only is participating in a sports event a great way to commit to a goal and stick with a regular routine, but you’ll also likely need to follow a periodised training plan that will help you stay on track. There’s also a sense of accountability that comes with doing an event – you’ll probably not want to let yourself, or perhaps a team mate or those who are supporting you, down, and you may even be raising money for a charity.

The best bit? There’s now such a range of sports events to sign up to, from functional fitness races, to indoor rowing or swimming competitions. Whether

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