10 Workout Motivation Tips That Will Get You Off The Couch

"1. Where to Start

If you need the motivation to just get started, understand that by simply walking a little bit every day, you can build strength in your joints and lower your stress. Even a short 10-minute walk will do you good. After getting comfortable with your walking routine, little victories, like increasing the duration of your walk or your speed will motivate you and fuel your momentum.

2. Write Down Your Goals

Get a plan and then grab a pen. People who have a process goal, such as a target number of weekly workouts, are more successful at sticking to their routines than those who focus on a big-picture outcome, or go along without any specific fitness goals.

3. Begin With Short Workouts

The time-trimming workout motivation tip: intervals. Try alternating two minutes of moderate-intensity cardio with two minutes of high-intensity intervals, Westcott suggests, for a simple-to-remember session. Still can't squeeze in 20 in one sitting? Do one 10- to 15-minute session in the morning and one after work.

4. Get Started at Home

Instead of waiting until you have time to join an in-person exercise class, get started with a beginner at-home workout.

5. Add Bursts of Exercise to Your Daily Routine

One easy way to incorporate more exercise into your daily life is to look for opportunities to take the stairs or walk a few extra steps.

6. Switch up Your Cardio

Swap endless treadmill time for circuits, suggests trainer Jim Karas, author of The 7-Day Energy Surge.

7. Integrate Intervals Into Your Routine

Integrating intervals into long runs can make it more enjoyable and you might even get fitter faster. Music can help mix things up too, whether you run to the beat or simply need a new soundtrack.

8. Get Fueled by the Increased Energy

Exercising at a moderate pace will give you more energy than if you sit it out. A study on The Effect of Chronic Exercise on Energy and Fatigue States found that moderate-intensity exercise improves feelings of fatigue, energy, and vitality.

9. Invite a Friend to Join You

Working out with a partner can make the time you spend exercising go by faster and more enjoyable. Beyond that, having an exercise buddy also makes you more accountable so you’ll be more likely to show up for every session.

10. Don't Compare Yourself to Others

One of the quickest ways to derail your motivation to exercise is by comparing yourself to others. Set your own realistic goals, start where you are, and only measure your progress against your own goals."

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✨Takeaway: Develop a workout routine that works for you by keeping these tips in mind. Celebrate your progress and don't beat yourself up over setbacks.

✨Reflection: What are some strategies you can use to keep your workout routine fresh and prevent boredom?

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