The year 2020 was really special, with its lockdowns, a gloomy atmosphere, canceled plans and projects... Not really what we are used to, but 2020 is behind us! And the end of one year and the beginning of another is the best time to set goals! To boost yourself and start your year with perspectives and a lift to the heart!

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How to be sure to stick to your new resolutions?

Sports resolutions: setting achievable goals

Setting goals is good. Achieving them and following through is better. Therefore, these goals must be achievable; otherwise, it may demotivate you. The idea is to boost yourself and lift your spirits, not to demoralize yourself. The key is to set attainable goals for this new year based on your condition, your level, your age, but also your motivation. You are the best person to answer these questions, be realistic with yourself and you will see your evolution, the path taken until you reach your goal.

Choosing your activity: an essential element

To be sure to maintain your resolutions, you must first choose your activity well. Choose a sport that motivates you, where you will be sure not to force yourself. Going in reluctantly from the start is not a good sign! The best way: find the sport that will do you good mentally and physically! If you hesitate between several sports, check out our tips for choosing your outdoor sport to find the activity that will truly suit you.

Listening to yourself and making time for your sports practice

Now that you have chosen your sport. You need to have a positive mindset focused on the benefits of your sport to stay motivated throughout the year and especially take the necessary time each week to exert yourself and fully enjoy your sports practice.



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What types of sports resolutions are you making?

There are all sorts of good resolutions in different areas. And sport is one of them! We surveyed you in recent days on our social networks and here is a brief summary of the testimonials of your sports resolutions that we collected:

Lucie 28 years old, "I want to do a 2-month trek across Europe"

Manu 36 years old "I was registered for the UTMB in 2020, I plan to re-register and complete this race"

Aurélie 22 years old "I would like to beat my speed record in downhill skiing"

Rolland 51 years old "My goal is to run the Paris marathon in 3h00"

Valérie 45 years old "I would like to start ski touring, I love skiing and I can't imagine not doing it if the lifts don't open"

Clémentine 25 years old "I would like to be a bit more regular, do sports every week by varying the sports: swimming, running, and cycling to enjoy myself while exerting myself"



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Getting into sports: starting an activity

There are certain sports that do not necessarily require taking lessons to start. Running, hiking, or trail running are among them. For these sports, you must listen to yourself, not overdo it at the beginning, start slowly to avoid injuries, and be consistent to then progress and do longer or more elevation. Being well-equipped to start trail running or hiking is crucial. The primary equipment for these practices is the shoe; it is the most important element of your gear, feeling good in your shoes will make all the difference! We help you choose your trail shoes or how to choose your hiking shoes.

Other activities like skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing are already more complicated to start if you have never done them without lessons or advice from people who know how to do them. Before buying your equipment, which represents a larger budget, rent it to take your first lessons. If you enjoy the practice and want to do it more frequently, we then recommend buying your own equipment, which will be cheaper than renting in the long run. You will find our tips for choosing your skis and your ski boots.

Intensifying your practice with a specific goal

For those who want to improve, achieve a time, break a personal record or not, who have a more competitive profile. The first thing is to be rigorous. Set a training program adapted to your goal either through a personal trainer, coach, or by yourself. There are specialized magazines where you can easily find a program suited to your practice, level, and goal. Again, equipment is at the heart of your practice to take on challenges; it is absolutely essential to equip yourself well, as it can be a hindrance or worse, inappropriate equipment can cause you injuries. Find our top 5 trail shoes.

Getting back into sports

You want to get back into sports. The first question to ask yourself is: Why did I stop practicing? Why did I get demotivated? Maybe you didn't choose the sport that was best suited to your condition or you went a bit too hard? Asking the right questions can be a good starting point. Once you have clearly identified your answers, create a sports schedule for yourself by seeking pleasure and you must do it at your own pace and persevere! To motivate yourself, nothing is better than finding people who have roughly the same level as you to stimulate and encourage each other when one of you loses motivation.
To finish, the key to not giving up is also to have fun! Sports are good for your mind and your body even if there is a bit of suffering at the beginning, don't give up, think about the post-sport feeling, you have that feeling of floating, of well-being! It's great, your body thanks you