Motivation To Workout - Even When You Don’t Want To!
Let’s face it, sometimes the thought of doing a workout sucks and no amount of positive self-talk is going to change your mind.
I’ve been there, you’ve been there. It’s perfectly normal but, how do we kickstart that motivation and refuel the desire to get sweaty when the sofa looks so comfortable?
How to get Motivated to Workout, Even when you don’t want to!
So you’re struggling to get motivated to workout?
Here are 5 hacks to boosting your mental and physical energy and fuelling that motivation to workout, even when you don’t want to!
Motivational Podcasts
Motivational podcasts are an easy, effortless way to boost your drive and desire to workout.
On the way to the gym, first thing in the morning, or on the drive home from work, get your brain pumped to workout and get in the right mindset to fuel that desire to get moving.
Check out my post on Mindset Podcasts here.
Track your Progress
If you’ve never owned a fitness tracker or smartwatch then go get one!
These little pieces of technology are very addictive..in a good way. They are designed to target that competitiveness in us and trigger that reward, satisfied feeling when we have reached our daily goals and completed those workouts we set to do.
They also don’t need to be mega bucks! Here is the one I have used for years now, The Fitbit Inspire 3.
Switch up the routine
Try something new, something you can get excited about.
Go for a bike ride, running or, dancing.
Quite often if I’m just not feeling my usual workout I will do a dance workout or even just dance around to music for 5 minutes first and then I’m in a better mood and feel full of energy and ready to do a set workout.
Join a class or workout with Friends
Not only does this make it more fun but feeling a part of a group or knowing you have arranged a set time to meet someone to workout holds you accountable, and you’re less likely to back out or quit.
At the end of the day getting motivated to workout starts with your mindset and building discipline around it.
Create a Pinterest board or find an inspirational quote that resonates with you, something you can look at to remind yourself why you’re making the choice to workout, keep fit, and positively change your health and well-being.
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