5. How will missing this workout affect my goals?
If you’re trying to lose weight, how important is this workout? Exercising burns calories, builds endurance and improves strength. If you skip it, none of that will happen. Maybe missing one day won’t hurt but, remember, it’s the accumulation of your workouts that leads to success. Try these ideas:
· Remember your goals. Write them down and remember when you set them. Even if the urgency isn’t the same, it may be enough to get you started.
· Get some support. Have a friend email a workout reminder or tell someone about your goals so you’re held accountable.
· Set new goals. If your goals aren’t motivating right now, set a new goal to complete your workout that day. Making your goals smaller may help you reach them.
6. What could I do to make my workout more appealing?
If you’re dreading the coming workout, having something to look forward to may get you moving. Some ideas:
· Try a long warm up. Knowing you’ll have plenty of time to get ready for exercise may make it easier to get started.
· A new playlist. The right music makes any workout more fun. Download5 new music or create a playlist. Put your favorite song first to start your workout on the right foot.
· Try a long cool down. Spend extra time stretching after your workout to end things on a good note.
· Workout with a friend. If you’re dragging, ask a friend to workout with you. Having to show up is motivation all by itself.
Talk about it. Everyone struggles from time to time. Join an exercise forum to get new perspectives on your workouts.
7. How could I reward myself for doing my workout?
When it comes to exercise, a little reward goes a long way towards motivation. If you’re having trouble getting started, think of how you could reward yourself for a job well done. Some ideas:
· Sitting in a hot tub or hot bath after your workout
· Time to read your favorite book or watch your favorite TV show
· A massage
· A night out with friends
· Going to a movie
· Time to play your favorite video or computer game
· A new workout outfit
You deserve a reward for working hard and if it motivates you to finish your workout, it's worth it.
8. How could I change my workout?
If you’re thinking of ditching your workout because you woke up late or had to work longer than usual, don’t skip the whole thing. Think of creative ways to get in a short, effective workout that will get the job done. If you have 10 or 15 minutes, try an intense interval workout. Warm up with a brisk walk and then alternate high intensity sprints or speedwalking for 30 seconds with recovery walks for 30 seconds. Choose a few whole body exercises like pushups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks or cross-country shuffles and go through a circuit, doing each one for a minute.
9. How will skipping my workout affect my day?
Your workout isn’t just important for burning calories, it can affect every part of your day, both physically and mentally. Remind yourself that getting in your workout will:
· Give you more energy
· Improve your confidence and self-satisfaction
· Start your day on the right foot
· Help you concentrate better
· Help you get more things done
· Allow you to actively re-commit to your goals
Exercise is one of the few things you can do that seep into all areas of your life. Just a few minutes and a little sweat will pay off in the long run.
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