Ask the Anytime Gal: Bored with your workout routine? ry these tips to keep going
Question: I’ve been working out diligently since January but recently feel like I’ve lost momentum. What can I do to get motivated again and continue with my workout routine?
Answer: We’ve all been there. You’re feeling confident in your fitness journey … then you go on vacation, or get sick, or your mood shifts with the season. Or maybe you’re getting bored with your routine and that lack of inspiration causes you to skip a workout. Before you know it, you realize you haven’t been to the gym in weeks.
Instead of getting discouraged to the point of throwing in the towel, here’s some tips to keep going!
Your goals, your pace
The best part about your goals is that they are completely unique to you. You get to set them and change them as you please. If you need to adjust your goal – that’s OK! Just because you aren’t getting your workout done 4 times a week like you wanted does not mean you should give it all up. Shift to 3 times per week and feel like a rock star when you make it happen!
Ease yourself back in
If you are at a low point, think of some smaller wins that you can conquer to get you back on the right track. Small, consistent changes lead to greater transformation than any big goal can.
If you hate it, don’t do it!
If your lack of motivation stems from a routine that no longer excites you, switch it up! Maybe even rotate between several activities – cycling, swimming, yoga, weightlifting – until you find one or two that you really enjoy.
Join forces
We’re less likely to get bored if we have a workout buddy by our side, so enlist a friend to join you. Not only will you be more likely to stick to your commitments if canceling means letting someone else down, you’ll also have more fun, making the time go by faster.
Mindset is everything
Everything is easier with a positive attitude. It’s easy to dwell on what went wrong – instead, find something good and focus on that to inspire you!
Remember your “why”
There was a reason that you decided to make your commitment or set your goal. When it gets tough, remember why you started and let that fuel the fire to keep going.
You are the one that must put in the time and work to get where you want to be. Decide what you can do now and put a new plan in place. And if you’re looking for a sign to get back into it – this is it!
About the author: Jayme Smid is the club manager at Anytime Fitness in Brandon. To submit a question for future articles, please contact the author at jayme.smid@anytimefitness.com.
