Starting a workout routine can be challenging, especially when you don’t feel motivated to exercise. However, it’s important to make physical activity a regular routine to improve your health and well-being. Here are some tips on how to start a workout routine when you don’t feel like working out.
- START SMALL
- SET REALISTIC GOALS
- FIND A TRAINER OR ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
- WORKOUT PLAYLIST
- MIX IT UP
- SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUTS
START SMALL
- Start Small When you’re not in the mood to work out, starting small is important. You don’t need to commit to a long, intense workout session immediately. Instead, start with something simple like a 10-minute walk or a few basic exercises. As you start to feel more comfortable with your routine, you can gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts.
SET REALISTIC GOALS
- Set Realistic Goals: Setting realistic goals is an important part of starting a workout routine. However, you may become discouraged and give up if you set too ambitious goals. Instead, set small and achievable goals that will help you build confidence and momentum. For example, aim to work out for 20 minutes a day, three days a week.
FIND A TRAINER OR ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
- Find an Accountability Partner Having an accountability partner can help you stay motivated and committed to your workout routine. This can be a friend, family member, or personal trainer who will encourage you to stick to your goals and hold you accountable when you don’t feel like working out.
WORKOUT PLAYLIST
- Create a Workout Playlist Music can be a great motivator when you’re working out. Create a workout playlist with songs that energize and inspire you. This can help you get into the right mindset for exercise and make your workouts more enjoyable.
MIX IT UP
- Mix It Up Doing the same workout routine daily can become boring and monotonous. Instead, mix it up by trying different types of exercise, such as yoga, strength training, or swimming. This will keep your workouts interesting and help you stay motivated.
SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUTS
- Schedule Your Workouts: Make working out a part of your daily schedule. This will help you develop a routine and make exercise a regular part of your day. Please choose a time that works best for you, whether early in the morning, during your lunch break, or in the evening. ( personally, I love a 5 am workout)
Starting a workout routine can be challenging, especially when you don’t feel like working out.
However, by starting small, setting realistic goals, finding an accountability partner, creating a workout playlist, mixing up your routine, and scheduling your workouts, you can develop a consistent exercise routine to improve your health and well-being. Remember, even small steps can lead to big changes, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t feel motivated daily. Just keep moving forward and celebrate your progress along the way.
Sometimes you feel stuck, like missing out on the whole week of your planned workout routine, and over time you will learn how to get over the mental blocks that keep you back.
I have been there many times when I don’t want to workout, or I have let my cheat meal last two weeks and got lazy to the point that working out became something “new” I had to start over again.
As time passed, things like Yoga, Cardio and Weight training became a part of my lifestyle. I still have days due to a lack of motivation, and I can not make it to the gym, but all my setbacks were a way for me to see where I am going wrong and how I can improve moving forward.
The most important takeaway is that if you want to start working out, you must START.
Everyone’s journey to a healthier lifestyle is not the same. Sometimes you must fail ten times to see the best routine and form of physical activity that suits you and your lifestyle.
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