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10 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR EXERCISE MOTIVATION CONSISTENT
10 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR EXERCISE MOTIVATION CONSISTENT
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We all know by now that exercise is so very important for a whole multitude of reasons. Of course, it is one of the pillars to keeping yourself physically healthy. It keeps your body strong, fit and ready for the busy lives we lead. But the mental benefits that come along when you exercise regularly and allow yourself to move your body is so incredibly important too.
We have all absolutely been there when a bout of a nasty exercise slump comes along. When the motivation to get to that gym class or for your morning walk is no longer easy to find. Is getting out of bed and into your runners feeling impossible? Or once you finish up at work, the thought of hitting the gym just gets you down? It happens! Below we are going to go through our top simple tips to keep your exercise motivation consistent week in, week out.
Remember how good those endorphins feel
Each time you get your body moving, there is a scientific reason you feel so fabulous once you are finished up. Endorphins are one of the many ‘happy’ chemicals that are sent out by your brain, with the main aim to relieve stress and boost your mood. This is why your mental health, and therefore overall mood benefits so much from exercising!
Keep it interesting
If you continue to do the exact same walking route or the 8am gym class every. single. day, there is a very high chance you will quickly feel pretty uninspired. Ensuring you keep it interesting by having a variety in your exercise routine is so important in keeping your motivation up. Whether you add in some Pilates or running into your schedule, or explore more of your neighbourhood, change is good! You should feel excited to work out, not like it is a chore!
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Make it a social occasion
Get yourself a workout buddy! The thought of sweating it out with a friend is way more fun than doing it all by yourself, right? Set up times throughout your week with friends for a walk, talk and coffee – the best combo we think! Or join the gym with a friend! Accountability, your socialisation and motivation will all benefit dramatically. How good is that!
Don’t over commit
Burn out is real and can cause a mass lack of motivation. Your body needs a break in order to perform to the best of its ability continuously. Listen to your body when it tells you it’s ok to have a break. You know your own limits and what your body responds to best, when it wants to go and when it wants to rest. A great balance of rest and work is the key!
Create yourself a great playlist
Music is such a huge motivator when you are feeling a bit of a slump in not only exercising, but just when you are feeling a bit down, right? Creating or finding the perfect playlist on your favourite streaming platform is the easiest way to get your body ready and rearing to get moving again.
Include it in your daily to-do list
Think of the things that you have to do in your daily routine. Why not add ‘walk’ or ‘go to the gym’ to that list? Adding exercise to your daily list will help to make it a priority that you just know you want to get done each day. It will assist in keeping you accountable. How good does it feel ticking something off your to do list?
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