Spring Energy: Training as a New Beginning
There’s something special in the light of spring.
A subtle shift - almost invisible - and yet. You breathe a little easier. You walk a bit longer. You open windows. You go outside, just because. It’s as if the body itself feels the change. As if it remembers what it means to feel alive, to move, to be in sync with the seasons.
For many of my clients, this moment sparks something. A desire to start again. A willingness to show up. Not harder. Not stronger. Just more honestly.
Research confirms what many of us intuitively feel: spring is a season that encourages movement. A large-scale scoping review published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity in 2021 analyzed 110 studies across 30 countries and found consistent evidence that people tend to be more physically active during spring and summer than in winter. The authors highlight that longer daylight hours, milder temperatures, and better weather conditions during spring naturally lead to more opportunities - and greater motivation - for movement. (Source). This makes spring an ideal time to (re)commit to an active routine.
Starting Again Without Starting Over
It’s not a “new beginning” in the marketing sense. It’s not about radical transformation. It’s more like a quiet shift. A need to reconnect. To realign what you feel and what you do. Training can be that bridge—a gentle way to return to yourself.
What I offer in the spring is not a “summer body ready” plan. It’s a more open mind. A broader breath. A renewed connection to the pleasure of moving, without pressure or performance.
Beyond seasonal motivation, there is strong scientific evidence that physical activity serves as a profound tool for mental well-being - something especially relevant during times of renewal like spring. A 2015 meta-meta-analysis by Rebar et al., published in Health Psychology Review, reviewed dozens of studies and confirmed that even modest increases in physical activity significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in non-clinical adult populations.
A powerful emotional reset
The simple act of moving - especially when done consistently and with awareness - can serve as a powerful emotional reset, helping the body process stress and the mind regain clarity. At a broader level, this connection between movement and mental health is not just anecdotal or seasonal; it's a public health issue.
As highlighted in The Lancet by Kohl et al. (2012), physical inactivity has reached pandemic levels globally, contributing to over 5 million deaths per year. Their call for systemic action underlines what many individuals discover on a personal level: integrating movement into daily life isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a vital step toward a longer, healthier, and more emotionally resilient life. Spring, with its natural energy and longer days, offers the perfect opportunity to not only reconnect with one’s body, but also to lay down long-term foundations for psychological and physiological well-being.
Moving With the Right Rhythm
Spring doesn’t call for the same rhythm as winter. Where colder months invite deep strength work and mental resilience, longer days allow for more fluid movement. Less tension. More freedom.
It’s the perfect time to reintroduce cardio, play with breathing, and explore variety. Maybe you take some sessions outdoors. Maybe you listen a little more closely to your body’s signals. Because deep down, it always knows when it’s ready.
Returning to Simplicity
Spring training is a chance to simplify. No need for complex protocols. Three to four well-designed sessions—tailored to your real needs—are often enough to get things going again. What I look for in my coaching is just the right dose of effectiveness. A rhythm that respects your life but still moves you forward.
And there’s beauty in it. The joy of training in a thoughtful space. Of watching the light shift. Of feeling like you’re investing in yourself in a way that’s calm and grounded. Maybe that’s why I love this season so much—it mirrors the kind of transformation I believe in: strong but soft, deep but never brutal.
Let Nature Do Its Work
You don’t need to force anything. Spring is already here. It’s what makes trees bloom, muscles awaken, and desire return. All you need to do is create the right conditions. Set the scene. Let yourself be carried by the natural energy of the season.
Training in spring isn’t an obligation. It’s an opportunity. To find a rhythm that fits. To reconnect your body and mind. To bring back movement, light, and breath into your everyday life.
So, when do you start?
