Your mental state before you start a workout can play a big part in how that workout goes. Yes, working out can help improve your mental state by pumping those endorphins through and relieving stress. But who wants to just “get” through a workout? Enjoying the workout and being proud of it is so much more beneficial.
We all have those days that we just don’t want to workout, but we do anyway. Take notice of how many days in a row those feelings are happening. You may need to make some transitions.
For one thing your really going to have to change your attitude about working out. What is it that has you thinking “I don’t wanna”? Double check it’s not a negative person you are around that is encouraging these thoughts. It may be subtle, but if they feel guilty about not working out and are jealous of your motivation, they could be sabotaging your workouts.
It could be time for a change. I know for me, I’ve been working out in the same little gym for 3 years now. The only classes we have are the one’s I put together and they have to be some kind of circuit training or small bootcamp. We just don’t have the room for more. I love my gym, but after 3 years of the same thing, I can honestly tell you I’m getting bored. My husband has had the same issue. So I will be adding some new fitness Dvd’s at home, I’m going to check into the yoga class through our parks & rec and there is always fitv for some free workouts to change things up.
By going into your workouts with a better attitude you are ensured to get much more from it. Enjoying your workout will help you push harder. You’ll improve your cardio, your stability, your muscle strength much faster if you push it.
I have fallen away from my yoga routine and I use to practice it religiously in particular bikram yoga. Since I had children it has been so hard to get back on track. Reading this has motivate to start again and try out something new like pilates. I heard it tones your body much better.
Leslie
You should keep changing your work out every now again really as it keeps you motivated and interested meaning you will be more inclined to do it. A work out is just as much state of mind as it is a work out. It always helps to have a friend too as a little friendly competition never hurt anyone.
Getting past the mental block is a huge part of weight lifting. Everyone has to push past the “I can’t do it” phase of thinking in order to really grow.
Hmm,,i fully endorse your point of view.It is the attitude which breaks the mind shackles and pours the determination.If you have go t determination,you need lesser effort and time to reach to your goal.Keep writing stuff like that.Thanks.
A year ago, I decided I was going to get into shape. I was tired of living my life 50 pounds heavier than when I was 18. I was tired of getting sick all of the time because I smoked daily; I was tired of not being able to run up a flight of stairs without stopping to catch my breath; I was tired of not being fit. So I decided to change.
Exercises keep your muscles, but how you train in creating emotional issues influence their exercise may be more powerful which is nice.
The thought that keeps me going with my workout is thinking of the benefits that I get. When I feel very sleepy waking up early in the morning for a 15minute workout, but after the sweat has gone down.. I feel energized and ready for the day. Nothing beats keeping our body healthy and exercise our muscles.
Warmly,
Susan M. Freeland
Awesome you have found your motivation Susan!
I do agree that exercise means a lot to one’s physical and mental health. In fact, whenever I want to get energized to think and work, I do a thorough workout and it keeps me awake for the day. However, whenever I can’t focus on doing my exercise, I’ll feel tired and sleepy afterwards. I mean, just being tired. So I agree that even though exercise keeps you fit and at best, it is still important to prepare and be off to it.
It’s funny I actually do a lot better if I don’t think at all. I just put on my workout gear, grab my stuff and go to the gym. Once I’m there, I might as well work out!
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Awesome that you’ve found what works for you Allen.
I work out everyday for an hour. It’s such a habit with me that I don’t even think about it. I just get up and do it, then it’s over with.
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Once it’s a habit, it’s so much easier.
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Boredom is the hardest part of it all. I make sure I do a variety of things just to keep me fresh. For example I do a yoga class twice a week, run 2 or 3 times a week and lift weights 2 or 3 times a week. Some days you just don’t feel like it, although often it turns out that those are the days that when you do go you enjoy the most. Another tip is to give yourself at least one day off from exercise a week, usually a Sunday for me and it means that when Monday comes you are ready to go again! Enjoy.
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Thanks for your input John. Boredom can definitely set in. Recognizing it is half the battle.
Hi!
Do you have any tip to slowly change my attitude or my response to a boring gym?
Joe Sulaman
If it’s the gym environment you don’t like and you can switch, I totally suggest that. If you don’t like the gym then you just won’t want to go. On days I don’t want to be there I do super quick workouts. I call it an ADD workout lol 5 minutes quick, hard elliptical. Then go do lunges or squats for a minute, then another upper body exercise for a minute, ab exercise for minute. Then 5 minutes jogging and do process over again. Before you know it you can have 20-30 minutes done and you are sweating up a storm. Your heart rate has been up the entire time.
So in short Val you don’t stayed in the gym for long hours.Like 1 or 2 hours. Right?
Joe Sulaman
It depends on your goals Joe. Right now, I am not a gym member at all. I’m doing home workouts. But if you are looking at a bodybuilding competition then you will need more than 2 hours most days a week at the gym. It’s about preparing for what your plan or outcome is going to be. For weight loss and basic health there is no reason to be there longer an hour or two, correct.
It is so important to not stick to only one routine as to avoid getting bored and eventually become less motivated to workout.
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Yes, changing it up with your goals is very helpful. I’m working on the half marathon training but I’ve added a quick ab workout to my seniors fitness class now since some of the more active seniors are getting bored.
Some very wonderful points you have mentioned here…you have to keep away from demotivating people…and the irony is that almost all of us have them in our lives.
and we can be that person as well. Setting those up around you to know that you need the support will go a long way. Plus that will help weed out those that are going to be a help or a hindrance.