Working Out at Home without Losing Your Motivation

The majority of people tend to prefer working out at the gym to working out at home. It’s easier and more efficient given how equipped gyms are, the atmosphere, and the instructors who will guide you on what to do. If you are planning to work out at home –especially now with the current situation of social isolation- you might find it a bit challenging at the beginning to stay motivated, especially when you are all by yourself. With a simple shift in your mindset and few tips to follow you will nail working out at home. Here’s how you can help yourself stay motivated.

SET THE SPACE

First thing you need to do is find a comfortable spot at your place for your daily workout. Of course you won’t turn it to gym but equip yourself with some necessities such as a mat, dumbbells, an exercising ball, and stretch bands. Keep this place always set and ready for you to workout.

LOOK FOR ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Especially if you are a beginner, this will be needed. You can find a plenty of online workouts with free access. This will be useful and will facilitate the whole process for you since you will not need to plan the exercises ahead and will help you know the right way to perform a certain exercise to avoid any injuries.

BOOK IT IN YOUR CALENDAR

Treat your home workouts as important appointments such as going to the dentist or business meeting. Booking it your calendar will give it more importance and will help you stay committed. Set a daily reminder for the time you prefer to workout.

EXERCISE IN WORKOUT GEAR

Working out at home doesn’t mean it is fine to workout in Pajamas. Wear your workout clothes just as you do when working out at the gym. Studies show that what you wear can improve your exercising performance by getting you in the mood for it.

SET A GOAL

To stay consistent, you need to set a goal and keep yourself committed to it. Identify the reasons why you want to work out at home, whether it is to maintain or lose weight, to stay active, or to keep your body moving. Knowing your objective will help you stay committed to and focused on improvement.

MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS

Keep track of the progress you are achieving. Even if you start with small steps, it is better than no steps at all. Notice how much time you spent on working out on your first day, then watch how it increases over the upcoming days and week. You will notice progress not only in terms of the time spent, but also in your performance and commitment.

REWARD YOURSELF

No matter what way you would like to reward yourself, whether by buying yourself something you wanted online, a good relaxing day with a bubble bath, or even practicing gratitude for being able to make it and push yourself forward to achieve more. JULY 2020 | 39