Question

Kyle has not felt like exercising lately. What can he do to increase his motivation?

Answer 1

Kyle is not alone as many others struggle with the same motivation problem.

• Following are the way to keep yourself motivated for workouts and exercises

1. SET A GOAL : There’s nothing more motivating than that first 5K looming in bold letters on the calendar. Register early and commit to an exercise program that will get you in shape by race day.  “Set realistic goals that include clear milestones, and as you progress toward your goal, you’ll find a ripple effect occurs and things fall into place in your work, home life, and health,” says Stacy Fowler, a Denver-based personal trainer and life coach.
2. SCHEDULE A REGULAR WORKOUT TIME : some of the most committed exercisers do it every day before the sun comes up or late at night when the kids are in bed. Sit down with your weekly schedule and try to build in an hour each day to be good for your body.
3. THINK FUN AND VARIETY : by nature, humans need change and variety to stay motivated. We also need to have fun — even while we’re working hard. Do both!  Whether it’s a toning and sculpting class that changes choreography every week or a trail run that changes scenery every season, design your exercise routine around a variety of exercise methods.
4. CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE : shift your thinking from couch potato mentality to thinking like an athlete. This may sound like a big challenge, but it’s not as big a leap as you think.