10 Ways To Trick Yourself Into A Workout (244 hits)
(BlackDoctor.org) -- When it comes to working out, half the battle is won by just showing up. Once you're there — you're there. No need to turn back. If you've finally decided that it's time to get fit, motivate yourself to keep on sweating with these easy tricks.
1. Channel that glorious post workout feeling. Whenever you feel the instinct to skip a sweat session, imagine how accomplished and energized you feel after just 30 minutes or an hour of exercise. Just get there already.
2. Make a date with a friend or fitness trainer. If you set a time to meet someone, you'll feel obligated to go, even when your mind and body are telling you otherwise.
3. Create a healthy post workout routine and make time for it too. Reward yourself after a workout by scheduling extra moments to relax in the steam room, get your hair done, get a hot coffee, or simply sit and enjoy some good, healthy food.
4. Schedule your workout early. Get going in the morning before the day's distractions detour you from your workout intentions.
5. Carry a motivational token or photo with you. Beyoncé says she keeps a painting of an Oscar at the gym, so she's literally running toward her next goal. Snap a shot of the dress you want to wear on your next date, a beautiful beach you hope to visit this year, or even yourself at your best, and make it the wallpaper on your phone. When you feel like caving, look at it as a healthy reminder.
6. Instead of going home to watch your favorite show on the couch, suit up and watch it on the treadmill. If your gym doesn't have TVs on each machine load up your iPod or iPhone.
7. Try something new. Sign up for an exercise class you've never taken before, take a hike to a lookout spot, ride your bike to a new trail or work out at a different time.
8. Throw on your favorite workout wear and some lip gloss. Dolling up can make you feel positive and pretty when you see your reflection working out.
9. Avoid taking a physical dip by fueling your body with a healthy pre-workout snack. You'll have something to burn and a boost of protein to keep your eye on the prize.
10. Give yourself a gold star. Plot out a reward system and treat yourself when you hit your goal of workouts per week, weight loss, or the finish line.
