We’ve all had these days; We plan to go to the gym, but we won’t go through with it in the end. Whether you are new to the spinning class or a seasoned athlete, this happens to all of us. While physical injury can prevent us from lifting our weight, most of the time it has to do with the mental side of things. There will always be a million other things we’d like to do instead of going to the gym – dinner with friends, Netflix with the husband, the list goes on and on … and on. The key is to bring yourself back to reality and stay motivated to reach your end goal (whatever that may be). I just faced the same predicament last night: I signed up for high-intensity interval training, but when I got home after work I felt like putting on my Jamies and lounging on the couch. What did I do in the end? How was my thinking process? How did I cope with the situation? Read on for the insider tips!
This is how you get to the gym on days when it’s the last place you want to be
I’m not a fitness guru or motivational speaker believe me, but I’ve been thinking about the situation I experienced yesterday. Part of me really wanted to stay home and skip the grueling workout, but the other part wanted to push myself and come to this class. I knew I would relax well if I stayed home, but it wouldn’t last because I would feel guilty about missing a workout. Then I set my sights on my long-term goal: to go to the gym 4 times a week and increase my heart rate every day. With a recent bicycle injury and endless stress at work, I haven’t met my personal goals – heck, I wasn’t even close.
That’s when I decided to put on my leggings, lace up my sneakers and go to the gym. Getting there turned out to be difficult, but after and even during training I was happy to be there and really proud of myself. I know I love to exercise, but the hardest thing for me is showing up. If you ever feel the way I often do, I recommend investing in new sportswear so you can feel confident about finding a workout partner and taking classes at your gym. the last two blame you. Remember: you are a work in progress and so is your exercise routine. Always think about what you want to achieve in the long run. With this in mind, you almost always make the right (and best) decision for body, mind and soul.
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