4 tips you can use to learn to love exercise
I am not a professional athlete or trainer, I am just a girl who used to hate exercising but accidentally, without knowing it was possible, started loving it.
Growing up, I was so bad at exercising. I would always have bad marks in physical training at school. That has led me to believe that exercising was not for me and I could never be good at it.
The first time I subscribed to a gym was after a harsh breakup. I didn’t want to let myself fall into a spiral of sadness so I decided to start moving, to start working out.
I went to the gym for a moment and realised I didn’t like going to the gym. I don’t like to exercise indoors. So I quit and started working out at home, on my veranda. 3 years later, I do work out at least 3 times per week for 30 min.
So here are a few tips that can help you work out regularly
1)Choose the kind of exercise you like (not what’s popular)
Going to the gym is very trendy nowadays but you don’t have to go for it. Choose what you enjoy the most. It could be walking, running, cycling, swimming, etc…
You have to do something you enjoy to be able to do it regularly.
2)Think about the short-term reward
The long-term aim of physical activity is to maintain good health.
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But to keep you going, you need a short-term goal. My short-term goals are for example: looking cute in my gym outfit, digesting my food and having more energy during the day.
Find some short-term goals to keep you motivated.
3)Admit to yourself why you truly want to work out
Saying that you exercise for a reason other than mental clarity or health is seen strangely.
But most of us don’t have health issues. Even though I started working out to avoid being depressed, it’s not what has kept me going.
I work out for vanity. I like the way my legs and booty look fit. So yes, I exercise to stay sexy.
What about you?
4)Take breaks without beating yourself up
Even with the healthiest habits you need to take brakes sometimes. Don’t embrace that mentality of all or nothing.
You can take breaks and start again. Don’t forget progress is messy, not linear.
Thank for reading! I hope you find it useful.
