You have a workout planned that youre initially psyched about.
But once the time rolls around to actually begin, youre just not feeling it.
Basically, you could think of a million things youd rather do instead of lacing up yoursneakers.
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We actually struggle with the motivation to work out a lot more than you think.
In these cases, its not about bolstering your motivation, its about listening to and honoring your body.
Pivot to a totally new-to-you form of exercise.
So instead, she signed up for a groupfitness classshed never done before.
Just that small ripple made a huge change in the rest of my workouts for the week.
Let someone else tell you what to do.
You just listen to whos in charge or instructing.
(it’s possible for you to reap similar benefits by following along with one of SELFs completeworkoutstoo.)
Dial back your expectations.
But sometimes the 20%isthe 100% that day.
Other times, shell modify by switching up the content of the workout itself.
Instead, she opted for another form of movement she loves: biking.
Go hardbut really, really short.
So instead, Freeman lowers the stakes by committing to a super-short yet intense workout.
Give yourself an old-fashioned pep talk.
The struggle is real, she says.
And Im like, girl, get up.
And Ill say that out loud.
Speaking these wordsinstead of just noting them internallyhelps Clay to really hear herself, she says.
It forces you to listen and to take things in a different, more impactful way, she explains.
Talk yourself through the workout, one step at a time.
Throw on a playlist packed with bangers.
Sometimes, shell simplify her plansfor instance, shell swap 60-minute cardio-strength workout for a 30-minute cardio-only session.
In many cases, that comes in the form of music.
Shell put on akick-ass playlistto boost her confidence and pump her up for her workout.
Borrow some energy from those around you.
Give your recovery the same attention as a workout.
By giving his body some TLC, he often finds that tomorrow, Im fresh and ready to go.
Take it as a sign to reevaluate your routine.
