Hello! How are you today? I’m taking a rest day from running and hitting the gym. I prefer running to pretty much anything else (except eating) so it’s not the easiest thing in the world to get myself to the gym sometimes. But, it’s good for you. I think the first thing to do to get your butt to the gym is to apply for No Contract Gym Memberships. This way you’ll be motivated to go to the gym more frequently. If you need supplements, check out this steroids buy uk shop. They offer a range of products designed to help you achieve your fitness goals more effectively. You may also get steroids from reputable shops like cytech pharmaceuticals.
So today we’re talking about how to get yourself to the gym when you’re not motivated. This morning I woke up less than excited for the gym. I think it’s because I wanted to run instead. And because I was feeling a little lazy. Aaaand because I just wanted to get some other stuff accomplished instead of a workout.
If I wanted to I could have totally made a great excuse to NOT go to the gym. I’m good at that. But, I decided to get it together and get myself to a strength class. I need it. It’s good for me. I do walk out of the gym after proud of myself. So I did a few of my little tricks to get myself motivated to do a workout I’m not super excited about… starting with just getting ready to go.
I woke up (like this) and immediately changed into my workout gear. From there I was just like, “No b!tch you are going to the strength class. Just go and if you hate it just half ass it….” <- Ha! That’s my pep talk to myself. But whatever works, right?
How to Get Your Butt to the Gym
1. Wake up and change into your workout gear. If you’re working out at lunch or after work just change into your workout clothes and have the ‘gym debate’ in your head while already changed (maybe even in the parking lot of the gym). It makes it that much easier to make yourself do it. I like working out wearing gildan 8000 shirts and bought some more.
You’re there. You’re ready to go. Might as well go inside and get warmed up…
Get ready. Go. See where that takes ya.
2. Tell someone. Keep yourself accountable.
If you don’t have any friends like me, announce it on twitter, instagram, facebook, to the person in front of you in the Starbucks line… whoever. Just tell someone. Even if they totally don’t care, you kinda want to do it now that you told someone.
Preferably tell someone that will make your feel like you drowned a puppy if you decided to flake out on the the gym. Better yet, tell your frenemy.
3. Plan a workout or fitness class you ENJOY.
Take a Zumba class if you want to dance. If you HATE dancing try a strength class or bootcamp.
Just make it something you like to do and will have fun with. Working out is a healthy hobby, it doesn’t have to be something you hate if you find something you like to do and look forward to even!
4. Make a realistic weekly goal like “I will go to the gym 3 times this week.”
If you have a full time job or kids or a life outside of just talking to your cat (like me) it’s hard to fit in working out. Be realistic and factor in life, driving time, getting ready, other errands when you plan your week. And PLAN your workout schedule around that. Make it do-able and set yourself up for success with a plan you can and will accomplish.
5. Just freaking GO!!!
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You don’t feel like it? You’re tired? You ate like shit yesterday and don’t want to be burping up burritos and margaritas for your whole workout??
Too bad.
Sometimes we have to do things we’re not super excited about. It’s like taking a vitamin. It’s good for you. You’ll feel better after.
Just go. Save your excuses for next week.
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Finally, remember this isn’t a punishment. Working out isn’t punishing your body. It’s a delayed reward. You’re going to feel so good after. You’re going to sleep better tonight. You are going to be proud of yourself for fitting it in.
Treat yourself well. Just like you should keep your house tidy and get dental check-ups and call your mom… the act may not be the highlight of your entire life but long term it makes your life better.
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Okay. Who’s in?
Loved this post! All your points are so true, some days I really struggle to get myself motivated for the gym, but this post has made me smile & feel motivated at the same time!
Rachel – Cake Doesn’t Count x
Today’s workout will either be elliptical or the bike.
When I need to get up early for a run/workout, I just wear clean workout gear to bed and then all I have to do is throw my hair in a pony. I also lay out my socks, shoes, keys, and water. NO excuses!
I do this for any runs that need to start before 5am!
Bahaha! Changing into workout clothes is a MUST, once you’re already dressed for it, it’s harder to talk yourself out. Although I am almost always dressed to workout (LOL) and while I am pretty good about getting myself motivated, it’s really been lacking lately. I planned a new class to try this week and I didn’t want to go SO much that I went to the gym and decided to do something totally different instead. It actually turned into the perfect workout for the day, but I thought it was hilarious that I had planned something new I thought I would enjoy and would help my motivation and it did the complete OPPOSITE! 😉
Tuesdays and Thursdays are cross training days for me but I do it at home rather than going to the gym. I have an Ab dvd that I do (20 minutes), then I do a step aerobics (still stuck in the 90’s?) dvd that is 45 minutes long and then a free weights dvd that is 15 minutes long.
I have to come home and immediately put on my workout clothes and not look at what needs to be done in the house. It will be waiting for me when I’m done…unfortunately! 🙂
I need this. I’m sleeping in my workout gear tonight so I can go to the gym first thing in the morning.
Did you go?
I have some of those days! I am pretty fortunate I can workout at work. If I waited until I got home from work I would probably not workout most days. Today actually I waited until after work to go for a run. And although I was hungry and tired, I immediately changed into my running clothes and DID NOT sit down on the couch because I knew I wouldn’t get back up. And I had a really GREAT run! I love running in the fall. It’s the best time of year.
Hahaha at just freaking go! It’s so true though.
My biggest motivator is having people going with me/meeting me there. I hate bailing on people so unless I have the flu I will not cancel and I will get my workout in.
working out is a “delayed reward.” = i really liked that!!
Best one: Just freakin’ go!!! Love it! I had a bad case of insomnia last night, so I went to the gym at 5 a.m. and did a core workout. I hate core workouts, so I save them especially for insomnia workouts. Can’t sleep? Do some crunches, planks and all other kinds of things to strengthen your core and get rid of that belly fat.
Personally, my problem is not getting to the gym, it’s keeping me away from the gym. Like right now, I want to go do some strength training (back & shoulders) and I’m waiting for my 17 year old son to get it together because he wants to come with. I’ve been waiting for him for 1/2 hour. I would almost be done by now and yet, I’m here responding to your blog. 🙂