6 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out
It was a dark and stormy January night. Tamara desperately wanted to crawl under her favorite blanket and hide from the world, just one more night...instead of working out. When winter hits and the days seem so short, I really need extra motivation to go to the gym or even just to get out of the house. Here are some things to try if you too could use a boost . 1. Make it Easy Find a gym that is close by or an activity that is easy to commit to. I found that my gym, which wasn’t near my work, was very hard for me to get to after work when it was dark and rainy outside. So, I quit that gym and found one that was closer to work. I've made it harder to come up with excuses for not going. Is your workout location convenient? If it isn’t, consider finding a gym or doing activities that are easier to get to. 2. Change it Up One minute, I’m into Zumba, the next I’m running, and then I’m working out at home using exercise videos. It’s ok to change up your workout rou...