How To Stay Motivated To Workout: 5 Tips That Actually Work
Spring is in the air which means two things: warmer weather and swimsuit season. For many of us, that second one is enough to make us want to hide indoors until fall. But don’t despair! There are plenty of ways to make sure you stay motivated to reach your fitness goals. Here are five of our favorites.
1. Set a goal…and make it realistic
The first step to staying motivated is to have a goal to work towards. But beware, this isn’t a license to sign up for a marathon if you’ve never run before. Start small and build up gradually. And most importantly, make sure your goal is something you genuinely want to achieve. There’s nothing worse than hitting the gym day after day for a goal you’re not even sure you care about.
2. Find a workout buddy
Having someone to keep you accountable (and distracted from the fact that you’re working out) can be key to maintaining your motivation levels. If you don’t have a friend who’s interested in working out with you, there are plenty of fitness groups and classes you can join where you’ll meet like-minded people who will help keep you on track.