It’s a fine line that divides motivational success or failure when it comes to exercise routines. Missing one evening’s training could start the slide back to the sofa instead of going out running, swimming or whatever activity you had planned. Here are some top tips to keep you motivated for exercise so nothing stands in your way.
Set goals for your fitness training and be specific
The more specific the better.
Get an exercise training plan
This will give you a daily goal, even if sometimes it is just telling you to rest. You could obtain one from a personal trainer.
A huge de-motivator is overtraining
Don’t increase the duration or intensity of your training too quickly as you will soon become uninterested or injure yourself.
Adopt exercise role models
Find out what totally motivates you and then surround yourself with it.
Record your training progress
Keeping a training schedule, logbook or blog , of your gym visits, running times, swimming pool visits, will keep you focused on the tasks in hand and all
Cross-train
Nothing is more likely to keep you going than adding variety to your fitness training.
Go shopping for the right exercise clothing
New workout wear can equal a new you, which can subsequently result in improved motivation and performance.
Make your exercise social
After a training session allow yourself a drink or dinner with friends – you deserve it...
Get a pedometer for daytime exercise
Current thinking suggests 10,000 steps per day are needed for good health.
Visualise your training success
If you picture yourself achieving your goal and what it will feel like, those images and feelings will help to motivate you to achieving them.
