If you decided to take the winter off from the gym, you may feel a little unmotivated to get back at it. But the time is now if you want to get in shape for the summer. The first step is to make a date with the gym and just show up. Sometimes buying some new gym clothes, protein powder or getting some frozen fruit and supplements for your power shakes will push you over the edge.



When you find yourself in the gym for the first time in awhile, remember to take it easy. Get on the bike or elliptical trainer for a 15 minute warm up.

Spend the first few times back doing some circuit training. Depending on your gym, your circuit training may vary but it should include all body parts: Chest, shoulders, back, stomach, arms and legs.

If your gym has machines set up to do circuit training, make sure you lift light weights 8-10 rep and go through the machines three times.

This will get your whole body involved for the first few times back and make it an easy way for you to get back into a routine.

It may be hard to get there if you haven't been in awhile, but you'll love the feeling after your first workout. After two or three times back, you'll be right into the swing of your usual routine - and loving it!

If you're looking for some more ideas on workout routines, check out these sites:

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/

http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/circuit.htm

http://www.intense-workout.com/workout_routines.html

http://www.davedraper.com/workout-routines.html

http://www.sportspecific.com/