6 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out if You Hate Exercising
When you finally get up
after the second (or third) hit of your snooze button and see a good
morning text from your friend who has already finished a spin class, you
can’t help but roll your eyes. It’s not that you’re not impressed with
them—it’s that you haven’t found a way to convince yourself to work out
consistently. Or to be clear: You simply hate, hate, hate working out.
Make a Mental Commitment
More so than making it through a mile of running without resting and lasting through an entire yoga sequence, a fitness expert says
your attitude toward fitness is everything. That’s why she recommends
starting your new workout routine by making a commitment. You can begin
small and work your way up from there, focusing on manageable shifts and
swaps that help to form a habit.
“Everyday you should seek out physical activities that make
you feel good—such as walking the stairs instead of taking the
elevator, stretching in the morning or prioritizing workouts in your
schedule,” she explains. “View exercise has something that fuels you,
something that benefits you, something that benefits your whole life and
those around you. Find workouts you either enjoy doing or enjoy how
you’ll feel after and stick to it.”
Commit to Working Out in the A.M.
We all prefer a lazy Sunday over a 5 a.m. sprinting class, but an expert
stresses the importance of squeezing in a workout first thing in the
morning. “The early morning classes are the busiest because people stay
more committed when they complete their workout early. Planning to
exercise later in the day can be tough, as there is a higher chance of
finding an excuse not to go, especially after a long, tiring day at
work,” she says. While it’s likely you’ll dread the sound of your
iPhone’s early morning beep, within a month, it might become a habit you
actually enjoy.
Complete a Challenge
For most people who are attempting to bite the bullet and
actually use that gym they pay for every month, the very act of walking
through the front door can be overwhelming. Without a personal trainer
or hands-on instruction, figuring out machines, moves and rhythm becomes
yet another hurdle that extinguishes your fire.
A fitness expert and coach recommends
signing up for a social or app challenge that will help you create the
groove you need to persist. This type of tactic is impactful whether
you’re giving fitness a chance for the first time or you’re getting back
on the bandwagon.
“For beginners, there are online workout plans with simple
moves like squats, planks and push-ups. This offers an achievable task
that will hopefully turn into a regular habit,” she explains. “For those
that have worked out in the past but just need to get back on track,
there are more elaborate challenges that include full workouts for all
fitness levels.”
Work Out at Home
It’s not that you detest working out. It’s that it requires
a ton of energy: signing up for a class, packing a bag, commuting,
showering and still managing to pick up Starbucks on your way into the
office.
The fitness expert says the pre-planning is often a big enough excuse to
dissuade people from making it to a class or to their trusty treadmill,
making an at-home workout more appropriate for fitness-haters. “You can
get classes and trainers on demand and live-stream with all sorts of
platforms these days. There are options for even a 20-minute workout,
giving you zero excuses not to sweat,” she says.
Work Out with Others
Especially when you’re playing wing woman at the bars or
venturing through an unfamiliar new city, there’s strength in numbers.
The same goes for fitness according to personal trainer and entrepreneur.
Since working out solo might not be fun for you, roping more pals into
your cause could be the secret strategy that makes a difference in your
mindset. He suggests looking for intramural teams within your community
or choosing sports that require another person—like tennis, badminton or
squash—which make it more likely you’ll show up. How come? Other folks
are counting on you—and hey, it’s more fun!
Take Your Workout Outdoors
Can’t imagine completing a military-style boot camp but
love the feeling you get when you reach the top of a mountain? Apart
from the Instagram-worthy selfie opportunities, the expert says many people
who traditionally dislike fitness are inspired by activities that, well,
don’t feel like working out. Instead, they feel like adventuring. “Find
a trail or hiking group near you, get outdoors and move. Exercising
outdoors has been associated with greater feelings of increased energy
and revitalization and decreased tension and depression,” she explains.
No matter what gets you moving, try one of these tactics to
live your longest—and yep, sweatiest—life. After all, there’s only so
much you can binge.
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