Refresh Your Exercise Routine–3 tips to get you back on track
November 19, 2008
Whether you have a personal trainer, go to a gym or workout on your own, from time to time you are going to lose your motivation and drive to continue. It is fairly natural, but these 3 tips will get you back on track with renewed enthusiasm.
The 10 minute rule
Even short sessions of activity are beneficial and they add up to a complete daily workout. Try short bursts of the following:
• run up and own a flight of stairs
• step-ups (remember to change your leading leg after 20 repetitions)
• do a session of stretches
• sit-ups, push-ups or crunches while watching television
• use hand weights in front of the tv
• put on some of your favorite dance music and indulge in your own private dance party
Any of these activities are also a great way to quickly lift your mood or give you a pick-me-up when you hit that mid-afternoon slump. If you are feeling flat and find yourself reaching for snack food, turn around and give yourself the benefits of a quick 10 minute workout – your mood and your waistline will thank you.
You’ve been good – reward yourself
We all know how easily you can get children to co-operate if you promise them a reward. You are no different – bring out your inner child and promise yourself a treat. Think of something that you would really like – maybe a new top, some new workout gear, even a bunch of flowers. If you are a visual person, make up a chart to track your progress and put in up where you will se it often as you go about your day. Decide on your rules – what do you have to do to earn points? Maybe for every workout you get one point; if you are really struggling, perhaps make smaller goals – one point for every 10 minutes. Record your activity on your chart, and when you reach your target – maybe 10 points – you get your reward.
Try this – it can be very motivating.
Have fun
Think up some activities that you have wanted to try – something you think will be fun to do. 5 to 10 different things are enough. Write each one on a piece of paper and put them into a jar. Once a week, take one out and challenge yourself to make arrangements to do that activity.
Incorporate these three tips into your schedule to get yourself motivated and back into workout mode.
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