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Different ways for you to stay motivated and enjoy exercising,
so that you can accomplish your goals more quickly.
It is easy to talk about exercising or plan what you are going to do but
actually sticking to an exercise plan for any period of time, is the hardest
part. One of the main factors that cause people to give up on their exercise
plans is a lack of motivation. People often wonder how to get motivated to
exercise and there are certain things that you can do so that you actually enjoy
working out and look forward to working out, rather than seeing it as being a
chore.
Workout with friends
Most of the time when you’re with your friends, you probably have a good time
and enjoy spending time with them. Why should this be any different when you’re
working out? If you are going to sign up to a gym, then why not sign up with
some friends who are also looking to start their own exercise plan. Gyms will
often provide special offers and group discounts if you sign up with a group of
your friends.
Even if you don’t join a gym, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to
workout with your friends elsewhere. Jogging is a great group activity and if
you have you have your own home gym, then why not invite a few friends over to
make your workouts fun.
Do what you enjoy doing or what you are interested in
When most people hear the word exercise, they imagine themselves doing a number
of boring repetitive exercise routines. This doesn’t have to be the case. There
are plenty of ways for you to exercise without even realizing that you are even
exercising! Most people don’t connect dancing to exercising but dancing is
actually a form of exercise. If you enjoy music or are interested in dance, then
why not sign up to a dance class. If you enjoy swimming, then go to your local
swimming club regularly.
Another great way for you to keep fit and have fun at the same time is to take
part in some of the sports that you enjoy watching on TV. Most people are
interested in at least a few sports, such as soccer, tennis, football, etc.
Group sports are great because again, you can have a good time with your friends
and before you know it, you’ll be on your way to getting
six pack abs in no
time.
Mix things up
If you do the same thing day in and day out, then you’re bound to get bored and
lose motivation very quickly. You should constantly be mixing things up. One day
you could do cardiovascular exercises, which help in
losing belly fat, while
another day you could workout using weights to improve muscular strength.
Studies have proven that you get the most benefits from your workouts when
you constantly mix things up, because you’re not allowing your body to settle in
its own comfort zone. So if you want to avoid boredom and get quicker results,
then keep mixing things up.
Set realistic goals
When starting an exercise program, the worst thing you can do is set unrealistic
goals for yourself because then, no matter what you do, you’re destined to fail,
lose motivation and just give up. You can’t expect to lose years of excess
weight and get six pack abs in just one month. Instead, you should set short
term goals that are actually possible to accomplish.
Aim to lose a realistic number of pounds in a month, or aim to increase the
number of reps that you can currently do for a particular exercise by a
realistic amount. You should always break large goals into smaller milestones,
because this way, you can at least see the progress you are making, which will
then keep you motivated.
Keep track of your progress and reward yourself every one in a while
Keeping track of your progress can be as simple as keeping a record of your best
jogging times or the most weight you have lifted for a particular exercise or it
can be a bit more involving such as a diary. You should definitely keep track of
your progress because doing this will help to keep you motivated by allowing you
to see how far you have come since starting out and how close you are to your
next goal.
Sticking to an exercise plan is a great accomplishment (lots of people find it
difficult); therefore, every once in a while you should reward yourself for this
fact alone. You could eat that chocolate bar that you’ve avoided eating for
weeks or you could take one day off to just take easy.
There are many ways for you to keep yourself motivated when exercising. The key
is to have fun, not take things to seriously and just enjoy working out. Once
you get to this level, exercising will become a way of life and you won’t even
have to worry about not being motivated anymore!
About the Author:
Scott Gray is currently a fitness enthusiast and freelance writer who enjoys
providing fitness tips
to consumers. He maintains a fitness web site where you can find tips for getting in
shape, losing belly fat and getting 6 pack abs.
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