Sometimes sticking to your gym routine is difficult. You may be finding it hard to go to the gym, if you have lost enthusiasm. No matter what the reasons are, you need to get back into the habit of going to the gym, and progressing towards your original goal. If you don’t go back now, then you possibly never will.
10 Tips to Keep You Going to the Gym
Here are ten tips to help you keep to your health and fitness plan.
1. Make your workout part of your daily schedule. Make working out as important to you as everything else. When you do this, your health and fitness plan will stay in place.
2. The best time of day for you to exercise is when you have the time and inclination. This may be in the morning, at lunchtime or after work. By going to the gym at the time best for you, you’ll be able to stay motivated and focused.
3. Make sure that your expectations are not too high; don’t be discouraged by those who can run for longer, or lift heavier weights. Everyone was a beginner once. Start at a weight, speed, or resistance that is comfortable to you and don’t over do it.
4. Set realistic achievable goals, whether it’s to row for longer or bench press more weight. Once you have reached a goal, set another, then another. By setting and reaching attainable goals, you will stay motivated and you will be encouraged by your progress.
5. Some people find that keeping a health and fitness diary keeps them motivated. As well as progress, it may be worth including what you are eating, so that you can adjust your diet and workout accordingly.
6. Vary your exercises. Do cardio exercises one day, a fitness class another day, and weights another day. Try to change your weight routine as well by adding more weight, or more reps or sets as appropriate.
7. Invite a friend or colleague to join your gym. This can provide friendly competition and encouragement. Also, you are more likely to go to the gym, as you won’t want to let them down.
8. Consider working with a personal trainer. Your personal trainer will design a unique exercise program for you, which will encourage you to stick with it. Also, they will be able to tailor your routine appropriately as you progress.
9. Depending on your goals, it can take a while to see results sometimes. Depending on your own targets, you may see impressive results in a short space of time, or you may need to wait months to reach your goal.
10. If you miss a workout or two, you’ll need to find a way of getting yourself back into the routine as soon as possible. Missing a couple of sessions is not a disaster, but a lack of motivation or lethargy can mean that you stop going altogether.
By making going to the gym part of your routine and setting realistic goals, you’ll stay motivated, stick with it longer, and so make more progress. Your health and fitness will improve, and you’ll feel better for going, even if you do ache for the next couple of days!
Source by M James
