How to Stay Motivated for Workouts (Even When You’re Lazy!)
Let's get real here: At times, motivation is nowhere to be found. You know you have to exercise, yet Netflix is calling, and that couch is an inviting cloud. We've all been guilty at one point. But the truth is, you do not need to be daily motivated. What you do need is an arsenal of tricks for making showing up easier, even on those days when you do not feel like it. Following are some enjoyable, low-key ways to keep yourself on track toward your fitness objectives even when you feel lazy: 1. Make It Extremely Easy to Get Started Don't schedule 60 minutes of hard practice when you can't even get out of your slippers. Begin with 5 minutes, 10 minutes. Tell yourself you'll do one set of push-ups, one walk. Get moving, and momentum builds. It's hard to stop, not to start. 2. Discover Your Hype Triggers Music is an incredible motivator. Make your own do-every-day playlist of energetic songs that get you pumped and ready to roll. Alternatively, follow f...
