Have you daydreamed about how awesome it would feel to work out every day, but haven't made a move yet? While many may love working out, it can be a struggle to develop a routine. But if you create a basic plan and write it down, you are more likely to complete your goals. Here are a few tips to help you stick to a workout routine, even when life gets in the way.
Establish “why”
Why is exercise important to you? Perhaps you want to have more energy to keep up with your kids or you want to sleep better? Write this down. Make your “why” personal. If you don’t write down why you want to exercise, your motivation will wax and wane as life gets busy.
Do something you enjoy
Whatever you do, find an activity that you like. For example, if you like dancing but you want to increase your lean body tissue, find a class that has HIIT components. During HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workouts, you’ll see progress in toning muscles. If you’re having fun with your workouts, you’ll look forward to them rather than dread a workout.
Establish accountability
Try exercising with a group once a week and with a friend a couple of times a week. When you feel tired or unmotivated, they’ll encourage you to keep going. When you have someone checking in on you, you’ll be less likely to forgo a workout when things come up.
Make an exercise appointment!
Make your workout an appointment on your calendar. You wouldn’t skip an appointment with your boss or co-worker, would you? Give your workouts the same honor and respect. Give yourself 60 days to establish a new habit. And then revise it once you’ve created new routines for yourself. Each day will get easier the more consistent you are!
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