Summer Strength Season
PB Gym Owner and Coach, Mike Dell’s advice for maximising your strength training results this summer.
Summer isn’t just for pool days and barbecues—it’s one of the best times to double down on your strength goals. With longer days and more flexibility in your schedule, you’ve got the perfect window to build serious momentum in your lifting routine.
Here’s how to lift smarter, stay consistent, and come out of summer stronger than ever:
Beat the heat, own your routine
Training in summer heat? Shift your sessions to early mornings or late evenings to dodge peak temps.
Use fans, hydrate well, and give your body time to adjust. It’s not just about comfort—it’s about keeping performance and safety in check.
Lift heavy, recover smarter
Lifting hard? Great. But recovery is where you actually grow.
Drink more water than you think you need.
Add electrolytes if you’re sweating buckets.
Prioritise sleep, stretching, and mobility.
Summer can drain your energy fast—so refuelling and rest are key to keeping progress steady.
Use summer for hypertrophy or skill work
Not in a competition prep cycle? Perfect. Summer is a great time to:
Build muscle with higher reps and more volume.
Focus on form, tempo, and technique.
Try new variations like dumbbell presses, unilateral lifts, or outdoor training.
Changing it up every four weeks to keep your body (and your brain) engaged.
Stay consistent on the go
Travelling? You don’t have to hit pause.
Pack resistance bands.
Use hotel gyms for dumbbell circuits.
Do short bodyweight workouts when equipment isn’t available.
Even 20 minutes of movement keeps your rhythm alive and muscles active.
Train for performance - not just the mirror
Summer often comes with pressure to “look the part.” But real progress? It’s about what your body can do.
Add weight to the bar.
Master a new movement.
Push your limits—safely.
A stronger, more capable body always leads to better aesthetics as a by-product.
Fuel with seasonal nutrition
Summer meals don’t have to derail your goals. In fact, they can support them:
Load up on grilled lean proteins and fresh veggies.
Enjoy seasonal fruits for carbs and recovery.
Blend protein-packed smoothies post-workout.
Keep meals light but powerful, and enjoy the variety summer offers.
Final thoughts: show up and stay sharp
Summer is the season of momentum. Whether you’re training for strength, size, or skill, consistency is what delivers results. Use the season to reset, refocus, and redefine what strong looks like - for you.
If you’re looking for a gym community that will support and push you - giving you the best platform to level-up your training this summer, get in touch with the PB Gym team!