mercredi 15 avril 2015
Exercise motivation
When you start a new exercise regime it’s normal toexperience some soreness.
Muscles you didn’t even know you had are giving you grief and it may all feel
like a bit of an uphill struggle. And it’s
not just your body. One of the biggest
barriers to getting into an exercise
routine is your mind. We are creatures
of habit, and if you’ve not done much
for a while, finding the motiovation
to get up and go can be a real mental
battle.
But don’t be discouraged. You’re going
through the beginner’s pain barrier and
after a week or two, this should be a
distant memory.
If you feel your enthusiasm dipping at
any point, here are our top 10 tips to
boost your motivation:
1. Be realistic. Remind yourself
that you want to become more
active because it’ll help you become
healthier and lose weight. It’s a crucial
component of your 12-week journey.
2. Schedule it. Plan your exercise
at the start of the week and put it in
your diary. Planning in advance when,
how and where you will exercise
will increase your chances of making
physical activity a normal part of your
lifestyle. Even simple approaches like
laying out your running kit or packing
your gym bag the night before can help .
3. Pat yourself on the back. Look
back at your weekly food and activity
chart to remind yourself how much
you’ve already achieved.
4. Spread the word. Share your plans
and achievements with other people;
you’ll feel obliged to keep going!
5. Phone a friend. Find a friend or a
relative to exercise with, or perhaps
join a group or club. A workout buddy
can provide feedback, support and
entertainment – they also put pressure
on you to turn up!
6. Pump yourself up. Music is a great
motivator so pick your playlist, plug
your headphones in and listen to your
favourite workout songs while you
exercise.
7. Be flexible. Change activities if
you’re not enjoying them. If cycling
isn’t doing it for you, why not go
swimming or even try some fitness
classes at the gym instead.
8. Remember, the hardest part of
exercising is getting out of the door –
so once you’ve passed that hurdle, it
should be plain sailing.
9. Set goals. They don’t need to be
grand achievements. For instance, try
to walk a little bit more each day, take
the stairs instead of the lift or walk part
of the way to work. Keeping a written
record of these mini-goals can help you
to see your progress over time.
10. Reward yourself. Set yourself
non-food rewards for achieving stages
along the way. There’s nothing like an
incentive to spur you on!
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