By now you know the importance of exercise and all its various benefits, both in terms of physical and mental benefits, so why aren’t you at the gym? Ah, yes, motivation. That’s a tricky one. Fear not! Here are two tips to help motivate yourself to exercise.
Think about the end, not the beginning. The biggest barrier to exercise is usually a mental barrier. The task of making it all the way to the gym, or even starting any other form of exercise, can be a daunting one. Starting to exercise is never pleasant, and your body and mind may be understandably resistant to it. But how good do you feel at the end of a workout? Keep that feeling in mind before heading to the gym to make the task of getting started a whole lot easier!
Positive associations. Some people simply love exercising, from the very idea to each and every activity involved. Some people… Many others don’t think of exercise quite so fondly, and if you’re one of them, a trick to beat the negative associations is to use some positive associations. Is there a band, artist, or genre of music you love? Listen to it/them while exercising. Do you love crossword puzzles or sudoku? Treat yourself to some while on the recumbent bike. Before you know it you’ll start thinking just as positively about the exercise itself.
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