How to get back in the groove
WHEN LIFE GETS CRAZY: REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE MAKING EXCUSES, WORKING OUT CAN BE FUN The motivation must be personal and you should always start (again) small.
With the festive season fast approaching, many of us have lost the zeal to hit the gym or go for a jog. With juggling work commitments, social events and family obligations, adding something else to your plate can feel daunting.
The next thing you know is that what started out as a busy week got busier and you ended up missing out on something really fun – a workout.
Now you might not have hit the gym in a series of months, you will find yourself fishing for a million excuses to call off your sweat session. Blame it on anything, but you’ll find it hard to get out of the workout rut to create a lasting workout routine.
So, let us help you with some tips on how to motivate yourself to work out.
Tips to help you motivate yourself for a workout 1. Do a mindset shi
We all work out for a reason, mostly to keep ourselves mentally and physically fit. So, on lazy sunny days, when you find yourself lounging for hours, don’t lose sight of the bigger picture, and hit the gym.
Working out regularly adds value to life, and we should always hold onto the value working out has for you.
2. Don’t forget your personal goals
When we start working out, we all have goals to achieve in terms of our bodies. For some, it could be building stamina or shedding weight and for others it could be gaining some muscle.
So, when we find ourselves lazing around when it’s time for a work out, we should remind ourselves of our personal goals.
3. Always start small to keep yourself motivated
When you have lost the momentum of a regular workout, sticking to bigger goals might seem like a far cry.
Always set smaller, achievable targets and then progress to the bigger ones.
The experts suggests you start by taking baby steps of giving yourself very achievable targets.
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Celebrate your wins
If you go all out and dig for reasons to workout, you will automatically feel motivated to hit the gym.
When you have gathered the courage to restart your regular workout regimen, don’t forget to give yourself that much-needed pat on the back. Appreciating and celebrating yourself for having done your workout the way you planned gives you the reinforcement to do better next time.
5. Try buddy workout
Going to the gym alone might feel monotonous at the start. With no one to tag along with, you might slip into the feeling of discouragement.
In that case, you can ask one of your friends to join you, and you can use the support to motivate you to keep up with the routine.
I hope these tips will help motivate you to keep moving.
Article contributor Thapelo Mowela
Zulu is a qualified biokineticist and cofounder of PopUpGym. Follow her on Instagram: @letshego.zulu;
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