One of the biggest reasons why?
Its hard to be motivated and excited for something thats hard, she says.
Workout motivation can also wane when you dont reach your fitness goals right off the bat.
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Focus on simply getting yourself to your workout.
Just showing up is more than half the battle, he says.
(And yes, making it to yourhome gymcounts!)
This mini boost will more often than not give you the mental push to then start your workout.
Be patient and play the long game.
(Heres how to see to it youre settingrealistic fitness goalsthat are actually achievable.)
This disconnect between expectation and reality can be seriously demotivating.
Remind yourself of this any time you start to feel antsy for thoseworkout benefits.
Good things take time, especially when it comes to fitness.
Ditch your all-or-nothing mindset.
Theall-or-nothing approachto physical activity is common, Chicago-based personal trainerStephanie Mansour, CPT,tells SELF.
But having impossibly rigid standards doesnt allow for any adaptation when life gets in the way.
And its going to.
Ten minutes is better than five, and five minutes is better than zero, he explains.
With this mindset, Its not about having a perfect workout every single time, says Clancy.
Its not a failure if you didnt hit every target.
Additionally, by telling people your goals, they can often help you work toward them, says McArthur.
Those are people who now know your goals, says McArthur.
Accept that fact that you wont always want to work out.
And thats totally normal.
Avoid making judgments about your day first thing in the morning.
Say you wake up after the weekendfeeling stiff and lethargic.
You remember youve signed up for a strength-training class that night and immediately begin dreading it.
Your Monday workout motivation is totally shot.
Or maybe, youll truly need a day off from the gymand thats totally fine too.
And you’ll be glad you did.
Start with something easy.
If youre up for it, try another minute.
Continue this pattern to build confidence in your abilities and ease yourself into a workout.
Break your workout into smaller chunks.
Choose your vocabulary wisely.
Create a reward system for yourself.
Use your sensessight, sound, touchto visualize what exactly that moment will be like.
Then, open your eyes and write down everything that came to mind, says Mansour.
Reference these notes oftendaily, evento help you maintain your exercise motivation.
Focus on yourself, not others.
Dont compare yourselfto other gym-goers, says DiSalvo.
Was it to run a 5K with your friends?
To bust out a double-digit set of bodyweight squats?
Master a barbell deadlift?
Or simply build the stamina you better play with your kids?
There are true benefits to taking a rest day, whether its scheduled or spur-of-the-moment.
Hereshow to tell if thats what your bodys asking forinstead!
