Here are my 8 easy ways to stay motivated to workout in summer:

Most people love working out in summer – the weather is better, daylight hours are longer, and the whole vibe feels happier.

But not everyone finds it easy to stick to a healthy routine in the summer months. It’s not that you don’t want to…it’s just tricky. There are so many more social events in summer, and the heat makes ice-creams (and cocktails) sound so appealing!

Here are my 8 easy ways to stay motivated to workout in summer:

■Morning exercise:

If you’re able to workout earlier in the day, try it! Not only will you avoid the heat of the day, you will energise your entire day with morning exercise. Workout, shower, get changed and get on with your day – what could be better.

There are no rules on the type of exercise that suits early morning workouts, but we love running, exercise classes, gym visits, and yoga in the fresh air.

■Mix up your workout routine:

If your biggest challenge is consistency, use the beautiful summer weather as a reason to switch up your exercise styles. Not only will this keep your mind focused on exercise, it will probably boost your results, too! After all, different types of training work the body in new ways.

Swimming and outdoor bootcamp classes are brilliant things to add for summer.

■Bring a friend:

Working out with a friend is fun and super motivating. And you’ll be helping them to conquer their own fitness goals, too. Find a friend you’d love to exercise with, and I offer 2:1 training!

■Get outside with a bootcamp:

Bootcamp classes are the ultimate in summer fitness fun. Expect full body workouts using functional training styles with a lot of laughs. Look out for my summer bootcamp launch.

■Set yourself goals:

Having a specific fitness goal is always motivating. If you haven’t currently got a goa, sit down and brainstorm yours. Do you want to hit a certain distance on the treadmill? Reach a weight lifting goal?

■Plan your week:

It’s easy to let your week get taken over with spontaneous picnics, after work meet ups, and fun days out when the sun is shining. Set aside time for workouts and plan them into your diary like any other important event.

Why not do this on a Sunday evening so you know what your week ahead looks like. When you can see your workouts or gym visits in the diary, you’ll know you’re taking this fitness thing seriously. It’s a great confidence boost.

■Cut your workout time:

Yep, you read that correctly! If you struggle to do long workouts in summer (it’s too hot, or the beach is calling your name) then slash your workout time rather than giving up completely.

If you cut your training time in half, but crank up the intensity, you might actually have a better session anyway! Intensity is one of the key training variables that can push you to your goals (the other being volume, frequency, and load). Train hard and get it done!

■Workout on holiday:

Going on holiday doesn’t have to mean forgetting all about your healthy routine. With a little planning, you can mix workouts with relaxation no matter what kind of holiday you have planned. Walking is a great way of exploring and getting some steps in.