As a personal trainer, I come across a lot of people who struggle with the daily motivation to workout or just to keep up with their fitness plan. This is not something new because it happens to all of us. Even the most seasoned fitness experts have spoken about such days. Luckily, there are various ways a person can use to get back their motivation.
The good news is, There is no one specific way of trying to get back to your fitness plan once you've been out of your fitness program for a while, because people are different and preferences vary from person to person.
The purpose of this article is to consolidate and explore the different techniques used to regain motivation and get back on the fitness journey.
1. Find the workouts that you enjoy doing
In fitness People's preferences are very different and that's why it's important to go something that you can Enjoy and that works for you. Just because it's being done by someone else doesn't mean it will work for you.
2. Get a training partner
Some people love training on their own but others prefer to have someone who will encourage, push or challenge them. Whichever the case, if a workout partner will be able to give you that nudge, go for it.
3. Schedule your workout at a time that works consistently well for you.
The timings you set aside for your workouts do really contribute a lot towards how much you will put into it. some people like working out first thing in the morning in order to kick start their day, others like to do it as the last thing after a long day to help them to refresh. find out what time works best for you.
4. Have both short term and long term goals
Goals, goals goals! For anyone who is serious with their fitness, Setting goals, both long and short term should be a priority. They help you have targets that you can work towards. Like I mentioned in the first article Know your numbers; Tips learnt through personal training, you can only work with what you know.
5.Have patience with the process
Fitness is not a fad or a trend, it's a lifestyle. Be patient with the process because you have a whole lifetime ahead of you. Be patient, take it a day at a time.
6. Create a lifestyle that you can sustain as opposed to quick fixes
A lot of people fall off the fitness band wagon because they take on ways that are not sustainable in the long run. Fad diets are not, look for a regimen that is workable for the long haul.
7. Change your mind set.
A workout is not a punishment hence you should incorporate it into your everyday life. it'll stop feeling good if it's seen as a punishment as opposed to a benefit to your body and overall health. change your mindset and enjoy the results.
8.Surround does yourself with like-minded people who will motivate you
Surrounding yourself with people who take fitness seriously is a plus if you want to get back your motivation. They'll act as positive influences especially on the lazy days. In extension, we are who we surround ourselves with.
9. Try doing some things differently
If you have been doing the same thing over a long period of time, it can get a tad monotonous. Try something different, a different location ie. outdoors if you are used to the gym, a different kind of routine and maybe even add something more challenging. All these things will bring more energy and motivation.
These are some of the tips that helped me when I started my fitness journey and still work for me even in my personal training career, and especially when I feel like I'm starting to loose morale to workout. Try either of them and you will always have a way to jump back into your plan whenever motivation tries to slip away.
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