4 simple ways to motivate yourself to work out
- Not having any goals.
Setting specific, measurable goals is key to staying motivated. Vague wishes such as “I want to lose weight” isn’t enough. Instead, aim for more precise goals, like “I will drop six pounds or more 4 weeks from now.” Your goal should be challenging but not unrealistic. Setting unrealistic goals can lead to discouragement and cause you to give up when you fail to achieve them. By setting more specific and measurable goals, you can keep track of your training easier and see how well you’re doing over time. - Not having enough time.
Many of us live very busy lives, yet still find time to fit in workouts somehow and in some way. “I don’t have enough time” is a lazy excuse. One simple solution is to shorten your workouts. You don’t have to be in the gym 1–2 hours to get great results. HiiT training is one example and can greatly reduce the amount of time you need to exercise while producing benefits that are the same as, or even greater than what you get from moderate-intensity workouts. Once you start seeing results, your motivation will sky rocket and you’ll soon see that you’re finding time to work out from then on. - You don’t find your training fun or exciting.
“Fun” may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think about training. By taking on a routine that bores the hell out of you, it’ll soon become more of a chore than an interest. Pick a style of training that excites you personally, like being able to challenge your own strength, or performing at your max for less time. Training shouldn’t be a chore, enjoy it. Another great way to motivate yourself during workouts is music. Music can enhance the enjoyment of strenuous exercise and increase the likelihood of sticking with your fitness program. Create yourself a killer playlist! - Not having a game plan.
So you’ve started to get a little more motivated and you’ve finally got back to the gym, the next big step in staying motivated is actually knowing what to do while you’re there. Setting the goal is the first step, getting on the right track towards it is the next one. By taking on a plan that is specific to your goal, fits your time constraints and excites you (point 3), you’re setting yourself up for a win. One big of advise while on a plan…stay focused on your smaller term goals just as much as your longer ones. For example, one of your shorter term goals on your plan is to complete all the workouts needed for the week, or you could keep track of your weight weekly instead of just focusing on dropping 3 stone in general. The little and often wins will help you stay dedicated for longer, instead of thinking of the bigger picture that could be months away. Take each workout as it comes and execute it well.
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