Since you’re reading this article, it’s safe to assume that you’re looking for ways to get your workout routine on track. Read on; the tips listed in this article are simple yet foolproof and will definitely help you out.
How To Get Your Workout Routine On Track
1. Start with a reason(s), create a motivation
A simple and (yet) essential starting point is, to begin with, the reason why you want to the workout anyway. If you’re doing it out of curiosity or simply hanging out with friends, chances are quite slim if it’s a sign that you’re going to be consistent.
List out the reasons, especially the ones that struck a chord in your heart. It can be because of the upcoming big event in two months (prom, wedding, annual dinner) or perhaps you just got a bad news from your doctor that warning signs of your health are too obvious to ignore.
Write it out, out it in a place where you can see it every day to remind you that you need to work your body for good.
2. Schedule it
Workout session should not be left as an afterthought; rather it needs to be incorporated into your daily activities. You can either schedule it in your organizer (or reminder apps) or you can tie a workout routine to a certain habit or actions.
For example, total body stretch right after waking up, squats and crunches during the commercial break of your favourite TV show, walk a mile to your workplace on weekdays, or perhaps push-ups against the wall during the shower – any simple and quick routine that you can squeeze in is better than nothing at all.
3. Combine fitness activities
Spot any activities that you can use to increase your fitness levels. That way, you’ll be working out without the whole usual routine of going to the gym, donning workout clothes and etc. For example, you can try hiking small hills during weekends, fast-walk in large shopping malls (you can window shop at the same time!), or strap weights on your ankles during housework to add some resistance to your legs.
4. Get a support buddy
A support buddy can be super helpful when you’re just not feeling it. Even if you’re doing your workout half-heartedly it’s better than binging on the couch right?
Support buddies can come from your colleagues, neighbour, or even online groups that share similar motivations, circumstances, and targets and they can ensure you keep your workout on the track.
5. Have a reward system
This kind of approach is beneficial if you have a hard time to get moving (especially helpful if you’re having issues with anxieties or depressions), and I might add that ‘kindly’ refrain from choosing food-based rewards – you’ll be ‘cancelling’ out all the good effects you got after working your body out.
Choose rewards that are guaranteed to make you move: the next episode that you’re dying to catch up what happens, or buying some items that will improve your productivity though slightly pricey. Make it worth the work.
Give these tips a go and if you’re committed to your fitness goals, you will start seeing the results within a week . I did.
And don’t forget to share your ideas and opinions on how you keep yourself motivated, in the comments section.
