5 Ways to Stay Consistent with Your Workouts This Summer

Summer is here—hello pool parties, weekend getaways, BBQs, and let’s be honest… a calendar that’s suddenly booked solid. It’s easy to fall out of routine when the days are longer, the weather’s nicer, and life gets a little more chaotic. But here’s the good news: staying consistent with your workouts this summer is absolutely possible—it just takes a little planning and a lot of flexibility.

Let’s break down 5 simple ways you can keep moving and stay on track (without missing out on summer fun):

1. Shift Your Mindset: Prioritize Progress, Not Perfection

Summer isn’t about having the most “perfect” training block. It’s about showing up in the ways you can. Some weeks you’ll crush five workouts, other weeks you may only fit in two. Both are wins. Remember: consistency isn’t about all or nothing—it’s about doing something over nothing.

2. Keep It Quick and Simple on Busy Days

Not every workout needs to be an hour-long sweatfest. Got 15-20 minutes? That’s enough time to move your body and boost your energy. Quick circuit? A jog? A bodyweight workout on vacation? Check. The key is to keep your workouts flexible and time-efficient when your schedule is packed.

3. Plan Ahead Around Trips and Events

Take a look at your week on Sundays and plug in your workouts like appointments. Traveling? Find a gym nearby, bring a resistance band, or plan movement-focused activities like hiking, swimming, or biking. Summer doesn’t have to pause your fitness—it just looks a little different.

4. Focus on Habit Stacking

When motivation dips, habits keep you grounded. Stack your workout with something you’re already doing. Example: Walk the dog immediately after your morning coffee, or do a 15-minute bodyweight workout right after you brush your teeth. Linking workouts to existing habits makes them easier to stick to—even in the summer shuffle.

5. Find Accountability and Community

It’s way easier to stay consistent when you’ve got people in your corner. Whether it’s your gym crew, a coach, or a text accountability buddy, having support keeps you showing up (even when you don’t feel like it). Plus—working out is always more fun with friends.

Show Up for Your Future Self

Summer’s going to fly by. The routines you build now are the ones you’ll carry into fall. Even if your workouts look different in this season, the fact that you’re showing up is what matters most.