Summer always feels a little different doesn’t it? One minute you are in a really good rhythm, and the next there are vacations, longer evenings, weekend plans, kids home from school, and somehow the routine that felt easy a few months ago suddenly feels harder to keep up with.
We see this every year at the studio.
A lot of people assume summer means they either have to stay perfectly consistent or completely fall off and “start over” in September. But honestly? Summer movement works best when you let it look a little different.
Maybe that means adjusting your workout time. Maybe it means mixing studio classes with walks outside. Or maybe it just means giving yourself permission to aim for consistency instead of perfection.
The good news is that staying active during summer does not have to feel overwhelming. A few small shifts can make a huge difference.
Why Summer Fitness Feels Different
If your workouts have felt harder lately, it is probably not just you.
Hot weather changes things. Your body is working harder to regulate temperature, schedules tend to be less predictable, and motivation can dip when life feels busier or more social.
Honestly, we hear this all the time….“I was doing so well and now I feel off.”
The funny thing is, most people are not actually off track. They just need to adjust the way they are approaching movement for the season they are in.
Summer is usually not the time for rigid routines. It is often the season where flexibility wins.
And that can actually be a really good thing.
The Best Time of Day to Work Out in Summer
One thing we tell clients every summer? Timing matters way more than people think.
If you have ever tried to squeeze in a workout in the middle of a hot afternoon and thought, Why does this feel ten times harder than normal?… it is probably not you.
A lot of people feel better moving earlier in the day before the heat picks up or later in the evening once temperatures cool down again.
Morning classes can be great if you want to:
• Get movement in before the day gets busy
• Feel more energized throughout the day
• Avoid the hottest temperatures
Evening workouts can be just as helpful, especially if you want to:
• Unwind after work
• Move without rushing
• Reset mentally after a long day
At The Pilates Barre in Fermoy, we often see members shift their schedules a little during summer, and honestly, that flexibility is what helps them stay consistent.
During the summer our earlier morning classes and weekend classes are the most popular – Tuesday mornings at 6.30am, we now have Reformer classes and most weekend we’ve added Sunday morning classes – with these additions, we have over 40 classes per week for you to choose from.
Outdoor movement in Fermoy
Summer is also a great excuse to take movement outside.
And no, this does not have to mean some intense outdoor workout.
Sometimes movement looks like grabbing your headphones and going for a walk after dinner. Sometimes it is stretching at the park before heading home. Sometimes it is simply getting outside instead of skipping movement altogether.
If you are looking for places to move outdoors in Fermoy or Mitchelstown, here’s a few of our local favourites include:
– Colmans park for a Flat experience
– Corrin Hill for a Hilly experience
– We’re so lucky to have the gorgeous Galtee mountains on our door stop for a hike.
The goal here is not perfection. It is simply finding little ways to stay active and enjoy the season.
