Motivation can fluctuate from time to time, see our tips below to increase your motivation if it’s feeling low!
1. REMEMBER YOUR WHY
Sometimes it's easy to forget why you're working out. Why are you dedicating time to the gym when you could be watching a new TV series at home in bed?
When you start to feel like working out is a chore, there is a simple fix...
Remind yourself WHY you started in the first place.
For example, you started because you WANTED to lose weight and become fitter. You felt this way
BECAUSE your clothes were getting tighter and you felt self-conscious.
Remembering how you felt before you started and looking at the progress you have made towards your goals is a great way to get some motivation back.
2. BUY YOURSELF SOME NEW GEAR
Investing in some new workout gear such as;
Clothes, trainers and/or accessories.
New gym gear might give you the spark you have been missing.
3. AIM FOR A REDUCED SESSION.
The likelihood is that when you start, you’ll have some momentum and do more than you said you will do.
On the flip side, a reduced session is better than no session!
4. GO TO THE GYM FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
The early bird catches the worm!
When going to the gym in the morning, you will have less time to procrastinate and make excuses.
5. FIND A GYM BUDDY
Become accountability partners for each other. If you know that someone is depending on you, you're more likely to stick to your gym goals.
6. TRY A NEW WORKOUT
Spice things up!
You could add weight training methods such as-
Dropsets, Supersets. Best-pause etc.
Your muscles will feel this change and so will you.
You could add cardio training methods such as-
Intervals, Fartlek, inclines etc.
Changing your typical exercises to ones you haven't tried before is a great way to keep things interesting!
7. DOWNLOAD A NEW PLAYLIST
Music is a fantastic way to motivate you. Create a new playlist for the gym.
If you need to, start listening to it while you're still at home.
8. MAKE A CHECKLIST
Making lists and checking off accomplishments feels great. Adding a "work out" to your to-do list won't allow you to forget to go the gym and will feel amazing to tick it off once it's done.
9. SIGN UP FOR PERSONAL TRAINING
Workout with confidence in knowing what you are doing has been designed specifically for you to reach your goals!
Not only will you be completing effective workouts but you will also have an accountability partner in them who can also help your motivation.
10. WORKOUT WITH YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW
Is there a show that you love watching? Instead of watching it on your sofa or in bed, head to the gym and watch it while walking on the treadmill or riding the bike at the gym.
Two birds, one stone!
11. SIGN UP FOR CLASSES
Classes have great energy, so if you struggle while at the gym this can be a great way to distract yourself from the exercises as well as have an environment that makes you want to push yourself!
Classes are sociable and a fantastic way to meet people with the same goals as you. Class members can also help with accountability.
12. HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE AND CRACK ON
When all else fails, a little jolt of caffeine might be just what you need to get you up and out, ready to workout!
