• Adopt a personal
mantra. Find
a positive phrase that you repeat when you are less-than-motivated to keep
going through an activity. Maybe something like: “Try one more, just one more”
— whether it’s repetitions, minutes, laps, miles, whatever.
• Make a competitive
game out of your activity. If you see other walkers, runners, swimmers, or cyclists
ahead of you try to catch them and then pass them. If you’re on a walk with
your dog, try to keep in step with your four-legged friend.
• Pay attention to
your breathing. Try
this next time you are just getting started or in the middle of your activity:
Breathe in deeply through your nose only, and exhale hard out of your mouth.
• Dink more
water. Drinking enough water impacts everything from the amount of energy you
have on a daily basis, how much hunger you feel through the day, your ability
to concentrate, and how quickly you recover from your workout sessions.
Find a training partner or begin your quest for a heather
lifestyle with a personal trainer. It is much easier to
keep each other accountable and/or motivated with a workout buddy or someone
who can get set up a workout routine that matches your goals.
Listen to music. Put
your ears buds on and listen to your favorite tunes preferably something with a
faster beat. Many web-sites including amazon, apple, Spotify etc. have
readymade playlists for your workouts.
Try new activities.
Doing the exact same routine day after day will limit your progress and you
will limit the risk of boredom. You should try at least one new activity per
month and/or at least mix up the activities that you do, Go a little faster, do
a couple extra sets, little heavier, try free weight instead of machines.
Mixing it up will help you reach your goals faster and it might keep you on
your path for a healthier you.
Physical Therapist, Certified CrossFit Coach
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