Unfortunately, this doesn’t always translate tolikingexercise.
Sometimes, working out can feel more like a chore than an empowering step toward better health.
This is an all-too-familiar feeling for meI used to hate working out.
COREY TOWERS
Like,reallyhate it.
Not because I liked it, but because it was what I thought Ishoulddo.
For years, it never actually occurred to me that I could find a way to enjoy exercise.
I assumed that it was supposed to be boring and hard, at least for me.
My fitness “revolution” came during my senior year of college.
Instead, I started to tune into how good I felt mentally when I was working out consistently.
And much to the surprise of freshman-year me, I started to actually like working out.
But on the whole, I can’t imagine going back to that feeling of misery surrounding exercise.
Having a buddy can also help you feel more comfortable in a new environment.
Youll be less likely to bail at the last minute if you’re meeting a friend.
But exercise doesn’t have to be like that," says Galbraith.
The only way to find out what you like is to experiment.
“Think of exercise like dating,” says Galbraith.
“Maybe you don’t like running, but you enjoy lifting weights.
Keep trying new things until you find your jam.”
I personally discovered thatbarre classandCrossFitwerent for me, but I was obsessed withboxingand Pilates (and still am).
The possibilities are endlessbut again, the only way to know if you enjoy it is to try.
If you dread morning workouts, choose another time (maybe even yourlunch break).
Once you’ve established a schedule, do your best to stay consistent to turn it into a habit.
Just confirm you dont over-commit.
Start with something more doable, like 30 minutes three days a weekor whatever makes sense for you.
it’s possible for you to always work up to more.
“Look at the overall picture and remember why you started,” says Morrison.
From there, it’s possible for you to prepare for daily fluctuations in your motivation.
“Have a plan for mindset shifts,” suggests Morrison.
“Have some inspirational sayings posted in areas where you might see them to remind you to keep going.
