Motivation, something I never have when it comes to working out. Most of the time I would rather just bum around and hope that I won’t gain weight. Don’t get me wrong, I love working out it makes me feel good both inside and out. Once I start working out it’s super easy, however, the hard part is actually getting up and doing it. I am sure I am not alone in this situation. Recently, I decided to find ways to motivate myself to get in a workout every day. My first motivational tool is to write my work out into my daily planner. I am an extremely busy person so if I have some sort of plan for the day, I make sure I get everything done. So, if I literally write down, “Work out for 30 minutes” in my planner, I am more likely to get it done. After scheduling a workout in a planner, it might help if you plan your outfit for your workout. Me, personally, I don’t usually plan outfits for anything, but maybe doing this will help motivate me because it is a visual representation of something that needs to be done. I have said it before, another huge motivational tool is finding a friend to exercise with you. Recently, my friend Gabriela and I have decided to go for walks in our free time. Not only do I get in some exercise, but I get some much needed girl time with my good friend. My brother-in-law has also invited me to go to the Gym with him when he is off, and when I have some free time during the day. Having these two people willing to work with me makes me feel a little more at ease than I normally would. Something I have used in the past and it has always worked for me is music! As I have mentioned before, I am a licensed Zumba Instructor and a lover of dancing, so music is my life! Creating playlists for different types of work outs is so much fun and listening while exercising will keep you going. My final motivational tip is to change your view on why you are working out. Avoid working out for vanity purposes. I know for me, when I would work out because I was “fat” not seeing results right away would lower my self-esteem then I would just give up. I feel once you change your mindset from vanity to overall health you will have better luck finding motivation for workouts. I hope these tips help some of you get the motivation to work out. Remember, not everybody is a fitness guru, we all need to start somewhere and not give up.
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When you think of fitness what do you think of? Exercise, healthy food, weight loss? Do you think of stretching? Did you know that stretching is almost as important as exercise and eating healthy food when it comes to being physically fit? If you didn’t, don’t worry you’re not alone. A lot of people are unaware of how important stretching is for the body. It’s best to stretch before and after a workout. Stretching helps increase flexibility and it keeps your muscles strong and healthy. Stretching regularly keeps your muscles long, lean, and flexible. If you work stationary all day your hamstrings will tighten up. Being a writer, and a cashier, I’m usually stationary all day, the most movement I get is turning around and scanning what people left in their basket. By the end of the day my body feels tight. Not only is stretching good for you physically, it is also good for you mentally as well. Studies have shown that stretching is good for mental health. Stretching allows you to recharge and allows blood to flow throughout the body. This can result in a calmer mindset. I need to get into the habit of stretching every day. I used to stretch everyday back when I taught Zumba regularly. Looking back, I was a lot more flexible and I seemed a lot happier. But I let college and work become my excuse for not stretching daily. My goal for the rest of the year is to increase my flexibility so that way I can be healthier.
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