Spoiler alert: In 12 weeks, we’ll be well into June – halfway into 2025. That means beach holidays, BBQs, and quite possibly the great unveiling of your summer wardrobe. But, if the thought of that makes you instinctively reach for an oversized hoodie—stay with me.
The good news is that you still have time to get in shape before summer hits. The even better news? Starting now means you can do it properly. And by properly, I mean without crash diets, misery, or frantic last-minute panic workouts that leave you questioning all of your life choices and leaving a pool of yourself on the floor from overdone cardio.
So, if you want to feel fitter, stronger, and more confident when the sun makes its grand return, then now is your golden window of opportunity. And here’s why.
1. 12 Weeks: the sweet spot for real results
Twelve weeks – that’s three months. So, if you’re thinking, “that feels like forever,” then hear me out.
In fact, 12 weeks is the ideal timeframe to make real, sustainable changes without going full “extreme diet and cardio overload.” It’s long enough to:
✅ Build that lean muscle and increase your strength
✅ Burn fat properly. By that, I mean in a gradual, non-starvation fashion
✅ Really improve your fitness and stamina (without feeling like you’ve suddenly committed to summiting Everest in a day)
✅ Actually enjoy the process—yes, really, I did say ‘enjoy’
A 12-week structured plan, like our 12-week shred or 12-week Get in Shape plans gives you all the direction, accountability, and (if you put in the work) results—without the guesswork or gym wanderings where you stare at dumbbells like they’ve personally offended you or why they haven’t given you arms like an in-his-prime Arnie in just a couple of sessions.
2. It avoids the last-minute “Oh no, summer’s here” panic
Let’s be honest. We’ve all been there. About now, it just all feels so far away…I’ll get round it soon, yeah?
But, fast-forward to a not-so-far-away mid-May, when you’ll be scrolling through Instagram, and BAM—suddenly, everyone is posting their “countdown to holiday” selfies and progress pics. It’s then that reality sets in: your summer trip is in three weeks, and suddenly, you’re Googling “how to get a six-pack overnight”.
The reality: panic training and crash dieting are NOT the answer. Invariably they fail as they are just too damn hard and inconvenient and only serve to make you miserable as you realise you’ve left it too late.
But, by starting now, you can ditch the desperation and take a measured, enjoyable approach to getting in shape. No extreme diets, no brutal two-hour workouts or endless cardio and sustaining your diet on a large slice of hopes and dreams (hey, no calories, right?) instead, just steady progress that actually lasts.
3. Your future self will thank you (profusely)
Right now, you have two choices:
1: Do nothing and future you will be panic-buying “flattering” (aka oversized) holiday outfits in three months. And rueing the effect on your wallet as much as your waist.
Or
2️: Start right now, and future you will be looking great, feeling strong, confident, and energised when summer arrives….looking hot, baby!
Trust me, future-you would very much prefer option two.
4. It’s not all about looks—it’s really about feeling amazing
Yes, looking great in holiday pics is a nice perk without having to breathe in, take from an elevated angle or get Ai involved to tidy things up, but getting in shape is so much more than aesthetics.
Here’s four good reasons why
➡️ You’ve so much more energy (so you enjoy summer instead of feeling sluggish)
➡️ You sleep better (so you’re not a grumpy mess when the heatwave hits)
➡️ You’re more confidence (so you actually want to be in those photos)
➡️ You’re stronger, fitter, and ready for all the fun that summer brings – because you’ve brought it with all that hard work and commitment
Remember, this isn’t just about getting a “summer body” – oh no. It’s about creating a healthier, happier you.
5. It’s actually easier than you think (provided you’ve the right plan of course)
The biggest mistake people make when getting in shape? Quite simply, they overcomplicate it.
Whereas, in reality:
❌ You don’t need to spend hours in the gym, every day of the week
❌ You don’t need to live on lettuce with a dressing of sadness (if anything, you’ll likely end up eating more than you thought)
❌ You don’t need to do workouts you hate. You might have to work harder, but that’s easier when you’re enjoying things.
All you need is a structured plan, consistency, and the commitment to a little bit of effort each day—and the results WILL come, believe me. Been there, doing that right now.
That’s why our Get in Shape 12-Weeks or 12-week Shred plans are built to work around your life. So, whether you’re a gym regular or someone who just found their dumbbells under a pile of laundry, then they can work for you.
The Time is NOW. The question is, are YOU in?
Summer will come, whether you’re ready or not. But you have the power to decide whether you’re stepping into it feeling confident, strong, and ready for anything - or just wishing you’d started sooner. And I think we all know the answer to that one…
Ultimately, the choice is yours. And if you’re ready to start, then we’ve a plan to help.
➡️ Start today, and in 12 weeks, you’ll be thanking yourself
If it could, your future self will be high-fiving you with a summer cocktail in one hand and a dumbbell in the other. 🍹💪
So come on, let’s do this. 🚀
