Motivation is something that comes up in conversation with everyone from time to time. Or should I say lack of motivation? Possessing motivation with relation to exercise is the key to getting the most out of your workout. Use these five key strategies to inspire motivation and make the most out of every workout:
- Create a new music play list
- Updating the music you listen to during your workouts will motivate you to get off the couch, and it will make the workout fly by!
- Workout with a friend
- Nothing tops accountability! You certainly don’t want to let your friend down by skipping a workout. The peer pressure created by this situation can hold your feet to the fire, and propel you through your workouts!
- Try a new routine
- When was the last time you did a Spiderman lunge? A burpee? A Russian bodybuilder? Learning and including new and challenging exercises to your routine will not only help you reach your goals, but will increase motivation to continually progress your fitness.
- Purchase a new piece of fitness equipment
- From new shoes and apparel to a new set of dumbbells, buying new equipment will motivate you to workout. After all, the only time you can use the new equipment is when you are exercising!
- Hire a personal trainer
- If you have stopped seeing results with your current program, chances are good you will soon lose the motivation to continue working out. Personal trainers are experts within their field and can provide accountability as well as variety within your workout. The specific guidance and challenging exercises that a personal trainer utilizes will help to boost results and levels of motivation.
Now, stop reading and get moving!
Andrea Warren, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM-CET
Fitness Manager
