The thing all of us who are bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts have all struggled with from time to time is motivation. It can be hard to drag yourself out of bed to get to the gym before work; it can also be hard to summon up the energy to do anything other then going home and lying in an exhausted heap in front of the TV after a long day at work. However, all of us also know that working out actually gives you an energy boost and makes you feel better (and sleep better so you're more refreshed for the next day at work).
How can you stay motivated when you feel like skipping one workout, which sometimes leads to another and another, until we quit going altogether? We know we get great benefits from exercise, not only for our physical well being but mentally, too. Here's some helpful tips to get you up and moving.
About Setting Goals:
It's hard to achieve success if you don't have a clear goal for yourself. Tell yourself "By next week, I want to be able to do 5 more reps". This way you have a plan to work towards and hopefully make it to the gym to meet that goal!
About Burning Out:
Sometimes we get so excited at how good we look and feel we work out everyday. Your body really doesn't need this; in fact, it's good to rest between workouts. 3 times a week is a good schedule. Your body needs recovery time. Most muscle injuries occur when you don't let your body rest between workouts. Working out everyday or too often can lead to burn out fast-trust me, I've seen it more than once.
Progress, Progress, Progress!
Make sure to measure your progress from time to time. There is nothing to keep you motivated like knowing that your hard work is getting you somewhere. If you are trying to lose weight, weigh yourself once a week. If you're trying to lose fat and build muscle, measure your BMI. If you're just trying to build muscle, go ahead and measure your biceps. The excitement you'll get from making progress will keep you on track with your fitness plan.
Try out these tips next time you feel yourself getting into a rut with your workout or just are feeling like there's no way you can face up to going to the gym again. Stick with it and you will get results -- I did!
How can you stay motivated when you feel like skipping one workout, which sometimes leads to another and another, until we quit going altogether? We know we get great benefits from exercise, not only for our physical well being but mentally, too. Here's some helpful tips to get you up and moving.
About Setting Goals:
It's hard to achieve success if you don't have a clear goal for yourself. Tell yourself "By next week, I want to be able to do 5 more reps". This way you have a plan to work towards and hopefully make it to the gym to meet that goal!
About Burning Out:
Sometimes we get so excited at how good we look and feel we work out everyday. Your body really doesn't need this; in fact, it's good to rest between workouts. 3 times a week is a good schedule. Your body needs recovery time. Most muscle injuries occur when you don't let your body rest between workouts. Working out everyday or too often can lead to burn out fast-trust me, I've seen it more than once.
Progress, Progress, Progress!
Make sure to measure your progress from time to time. There is nothing to keep you motivated like knowing that your hard work is getting you somewhere. If you are trying to lose weight, weigh yourself once a week. If you're trying to lose fat and build muscle, measure your BMI. If you're just trying to build muscle, go ahead and measure your biceps. The excitement you'll get from making progress will keep you on track with your fitness plan.
Try out these tips next time you feel yourself getting into a rut with your workout or just are feeling like there's no way you can face up to going to the gym again. Stick with it and you will get results -- I did!
About the Author:
Fitness expert Caleb Lee knows a lot about building muscle. His website will teach you ways to build muscle fast.
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