Boost your motivation for lockdown workouts
IT’S almost a year since we first went into lockdown, so it’s no surprise if you are struggling with motivation and enjoyment in your workouts.
But you can make exercise feel less like a chore. We asked a handful of personal trainers to share their top tips for getting your mojo back.
UPDATE YOUR PLAYLIST:
Hendrick Famutimi (@ supermanhf) “If I had to choose one top tip for making workouts more fun, I would say, give yourself a massive music playlist with your favourite songs.
“This will get you in a party mood while you’re working out. I listen to Nineties hip hop, late Nineties pop, Nineties RnB, and other embarrassing songs that will have me shaking a leg.
“Music has energy.”
SET SOME GOALS:
Luke Worthington (@ lukewtraining)
“Focus on what you can improve and set goals to mark your progress.
“Movement quality and mobility may not top everyone’s to-do list when gyms and studios are open, but these often neglected areas are important, and are also areas that we can train with minimal or no equipment.
“When we set a tangible goal, we are more likely to work consistently towards achieving it.
“And when we achieve it, the sense of fulfilment feeds our motivation to continue. In health and fitness, consistency is king.”
TRY A LIVE WORKOUT:
Aimee Victoria Long (@ aimeevictorialong)
“I would advise anyone who’s lost their workout motivation to try joining live workouts, where you can interact with the trainer and others.
“It makes it so much more fun, as you can motivate each other and set yourself little challenges. It almost feels like you are together – and is definitely the next best thing.”
ADD SOME VARIETY TO WORKOUTS:
Zack George (@ zackgeorge) “One big piece of advice I would offer is to add variety to what you’re doing. Changing up your workouts and doing something different every single day means you’re unlikely to get bored, you’ll learn new skills and see improvements in different areas of your fitness or training.
“All of this compounds to increased motivation and ultimately enjoyment, and you’ll get your mojo back in no time. The sport I compete in, CrossFit, is the perfect style of training to try out, as you’ll rarely ever do the same workout twice.
“It’s constantly varied, highintensity and multi-skilled. Don’t worry about not having access to a gym too, as you can do CrossFit-style workouts with minimal or no equipment.”