How to create a consistent workout routine 

Do you find it difficult to keep at a consistent workout routine? Life gets busy and if you don’t take the time to exercise, you never will! 

The only way to create a consistent workout routine is to is to make working out a habit. It is easier said than done, but after reading this blog you will know exactly how to trick yourself into working out more regularly! 😉 

According to Better By Today here are the best tips and tricks to make gym time, a top priority:  

Set short term goals 

You are more likely to succeed if you know where you are headed. Set smart goals: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound to reach your goals. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve, how you are going to achieve it, and when will motivate you more to reach your goals.  Achieving your daily goals will make you feel strong, confident, and capable. If you are struggling to achieve your daily goals, lower your goals, and after  

Shorter workouts 

A mini workout is better than not working out at all! Start with 5–10-minute workouts and increase them weekly. This will help you get into the mindset of an active daily fitness routine. This will also disregard any excuse as anyone can take 5 minutes out of their day to exercise! You can work out while watching a Netflix episode, doing laundry, or even washing the dishes. It is easy to convince yourself to do a short workout, then have to drive to the gym for an hour of training. 

Have an adaptable and flexible mindset 

If your training session is not completely perfect, adapt and change your routine. If you missed your scheduled class, don’t feel demotivated but rather do your own thing in the gym! Life isn’t perfect and so isn’t your fitness journey as well! Don’t be too hard and yourself and go with your backup plans. 

The gym is not always the answer 

You don’t need to sign up for a gym contract that is going to cost a lot of money to be fit. There are so many ways to stay active without having a gym membership. For example, run up and down your stairs, jog in the neighborhood or do squats while you brush your teeth. Anything is possible! 

Stay accountable for missed workouts 

Skipping a workout should be seen as a decision made and that it didn’t happen because you ran out of time. Change your mindset by leaving your gym bag in the TV room and having the opportunity to look past it or rather to not watch TV directly after work. Leave your yoga mat or gym bag in your car as a constant reminder to go past the gym before going home.  

Change your workout routine regularly 

Changing things up will help you to stay interested in your fitness journey while also seeing results. If a certain type of workout doesn’t work, try something else especially if you don’t see results. 

Start each day of a fresh page 

Every day you have a choice to make small changes that could have a big impact on your fitness journey. Don’t be too hard on yourself, especially when making a mistake, keep going and do not throw everything away. Yes, you are allowed to fail, but just try deciding what choice will lead to success next.  

Take it day by day, choice by choice.  

Make fitness your favorite habit. You deserve the body you always wanted. 💙 

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References: 

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/6-mental-tricks-tricks-help-make-exercise-habit-ncna914386