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I’m still surprised that I’m in a place where I can write a post like this, but here we are. Exercise is always something I’ve struggled with, as I’ve never enjoyed it, so I never wanted to do it. However nowadays I find myself wanting to work out, and I thought I’d share what’s worked for me.
Side note: I couldn’t get a picture to match this post perfectly, so this one will have to do.
This is How I Motivate Myself to Workout.
Find Something You Enjoy
If you’re pushing yourself to do something you hate it won’t work out. Exercise should be fun and believe it or not it can be enjoyable. I started working out by playing Just Dance and it doesn’t feel like exercise because I’m having fun whilst doing it. Once you find something you like you’ll find yourself wanting to do more of it.
Find a Suitable Routine
Having a routine really keeps me on track, as I know exactly what I’m doing and how long to do it for. At the moment I either go for a walk, go on Just Dance or play Ring Fit Adventure and this means everything is already set up for me and I just have to do it. It’s a lot easier for me to have something to follow rather than doing it myself. If you’re struggling there are plenty of YouTube workouts at multiple levels.
Setting Goals
Setting goals is something that really keeps me motivated. I always focus my goals on the treadmill, whether it be the amount of time I spend on it or the distance ran. Having that goal in mind keeps me focused, and stops me from getting off early just because I’m a bit tired.
Buying New Clothes
Let’s be honest, any excuse to buy new clothes is always welcome. I didn’t have many gym clothes before I got into exercise, but since I’ve picked it up and started doing it more regularly, I’ve found myself buying more. Which really motivated me to keep going. Having cute clothes to wear is surprisingly really motivating.
That is how I Motivate Myself to Workout.
They may not be the perfect steps, but this is what works for me and my lazy self.
How do you motivate yourself to workout?
Thank you for reading!
You’re doing so well! I find it so hard to get motivated and when I do it doesn’t last long 🙈 xx
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Thank you so much! It can be so hard! Aw no, try finding something you enjoy doing that may help xx
Loved these tips Hannah !
xo, Shannen
Thank you so much!xx
I really felt that last point buying new workout clothes always inspires me to actually use them! Finding a suitable routine is also super important x
It’s such a good idea, as it’s always so exciting to use them for the first time haha! So glad you agree xx
These are some great tips. Buying new work out clothes definitely motivates me.
Thank you so much! It’s such a fab idea xx
I agree, working out should be something we enjoy and not dread. I like to take my time to find and review workout videos on Youtube that I personally enjoy and would challenge me a bit! Thank you for sharing with us 🙂
Anna Jo
So glad that you agree! That’s such a great idea. There are so many to pick from on YouTube too. It’s no problem, thank you for stopping by xx
Love these tips! Really wanted to try the Ring Fit but don’t have much space to use it, so I usually do a bit of lifting weights. I usually write it down on my to do list as a chore, probably not helpful but works.Thanks for sharing x
Thank you so much! Aw no, I’m sorry to hear that! That’s a great idea. Hey, if it works it works haha! It’s no problem, thank you for stopping by xx
Finding something you enjoy is the best way to go!! I used to think I hate working out before I found weight lifting and that just became my life. But after the pandemic hit and I wasn’t going to the gym for a while, I fell out of love for weights and decided to not force myself to go to the gym and started looking for new things that I could like. Working out with Just Dance sounds so fun!!
It really is! Once you find your thing you’re pretty much sorted. Sorry to hear you fell out of love with it, these are such strange times. It’s such a fun game xx
A really good post and just what I needed. For me I know that working out is a good motivator for my mental health as well as keeping my physical health in check too. I have just dance on the switch and have just got a Ring Fit so I’m hoping this will help me get back into fitness and find some sort of routine. I’d also like to get back into a regular yoga practice too.
Thank you so much, I am so glad it’s helped you. Yes, that’s another big one. I hope it does, I love both of those games. Ring Fit has pushed me to work harder, but it’s also enjoyable at the same time. I hope you’re able to get back into it!xx
Having great new gym clothes helps me too! And I found I really just have to exercise in the morning otherwise I don’t do it!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com
It’s a great motivation, and I’m glad it helps you too! I’m the same, I always enjoy a morning workout xx
I defo find that having a goal helps me work out. I’m currently on a running challenge with my sister and I daren’t not take a day off in case she wins haha
rosie
So glad they help you too! Haha, it’s such a great motivation. Good luck with it xx
These are such great ways to motivate yourself to workout. I agree about buying new clothes. If I have a cute workout outfit, I am more prone to working out then!
I am so glad you think so too! Glad it isn’t just me haha!xx
I miss just dance!! I do agree that new clothes help though!
-Kyra xx
It’s such a fun game! They really do xx
Love this! I only started working out regularly last year because I finally found a routine that I loved! I go for a walk every morning which has become crucial for my well-being and then a shortish HIIT workout then Yoga. I love the combination of these 3 and the variety!
Thank you! I’m so glad it worked for you too. Yes, I love going for a morning walk too it’s so good for wellbeing especially with all of this lockdown. Sounds like a fab routine xx
Buying new gym clothes always motivates me to do a workout Hannah! I love all these other tips too x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Haha, glad it isn’t just me! thank you so much xx
Thanks for the great tips!
It’s no problem xx
These are amazing tips Hannah. I have never been a workout person lol. I hate exercises and work out but these tips might actually motivate me to give workout a try. Buying new work out clothes can motivate me to work out as I love new things lol. Also, setting goals motivate me to get things done. I love setting goals a lot, they are an amazing way to actually motivate yourself to work. Dancing while working out sounds like a really fun idea. I’ll definitely give it a try. Lovely post x!
I am so glad you think so thank you! I never used to either, but once I found something I enjoyed doing it became so much easier. There are so many different ways to workout, it’s all about finding the one that works for you. Haha, it’s a great motivation. Setting goals is such a good one too. Just Dance is great, as it’s so much fun. Thank you so much xx
In all honesty I don’t think I’ve ever found an exercise I enjoy. I am super lazy and lockdown has not been kind to my weight though, so I do need to find something. Glad you’ve found a routine that works for you, congrats! x
I hope you are able to find one. Lockdown has been a weird time for all of us for sure. Thank you so much xx
I totally agree with you that having good looking workout clothes does help to keep going haha.
So glad you agree! It’s a good one xx
Love these tips! Having fun with the exercise helps me stay consistent.
xoxo
Lovely
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I’ve started working out again and it feels so nice to be at it again. I’ve started working out with my husband, which I love. It’s a great way of motivating yourself as you do it together x
Great tips here, and I am always in need of motivation so this is super useful! I recently started watching the Fitness Marshall on youtube which has been a godsend! Thanks for sharing <3
//teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx
I used to be quite active before lockdown and all my exercising just dropped off a cliff! I’m excited to start again once the baby is born. thank you for sharing your tips xx
Violethollow.com
Thanks for sharing! I make time every morning and workout for 30minutes.
xx- Nina
Setting goals is super important! When I was younger I really didn’t enjoy working out, but I started getting into it by following along some fun pilates videos. Now I like to vary things up with combat-inspired workouts, HIIT, dance workouts… I would say doing a variety of things breaks a routine that could become a little boring and means we have more options to pick from!
Well done for working out regularly! It’s so good for the mind 🙂 x
Julia x
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It’s good you find a way to motivate yourself to do something you don’t enjoy 🙂 I don’t regularly exercise – I count running around with the kids as my exercise, haha! I have a knee injury as well that makes some exercise difficult, so my exercises from the physio is it, ha!
Hope that your week is off to a good start 🙂 A public holiday here today which is nice, we will go for a picnic 🙂
I’ve been tool ill to work out for a long time but I’m really looking forward to it again and I agree that routine and finding something you love are key x
Beautylymin
I think that doing exercise you actually enjoy makes such a difference! That’s why I miss dancing so much!
Katy | http://www.katystephenson.com
I love Just Dance for working out! Buying new clothes if definitely a good motivation!
emjbarker.blogspot.co.uk
These are amazing tips! I definitely have to really try and motivate myself when it comes to exercise otherwise I won’t do any for ages and then it’s so much harder trying to get back into it! At the moment I’m aiming to get out for a walk with Bear each day and I’m really enjoying it xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
It can definitely be hard to work out sometimes. I do it 3-4 times a week with hubby and he motivates me a lot and buying new clothes too 🙂
Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com/
Buying new workout clothes definitely makes a massive difference. x
Last year I bought myself and exercise bike, and was consistently working out 2-3 times a week. This month and last month, I found it extremely difficult to do so. I’m allowing myself to relax and not put so much pressure on myself, but hope to bounce right back to it in a week or so. Great post han xxx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
I can’t workout these days because my chronical condition is causing to much pain but I’ll keep this in mind for when I’m able to workout again because I can use some tips to get me going again lol.