How To Motivate Yourself To Work Out When Exercise Sounds Terrible (2019)
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Somehow the end of the Summer months marked the end of all your motivation. It seems like you’ve gone into some loophole of seasonal depression.
You’re not wrong to feel like you’re down in the dumps because you technically are. You’ve had your dose of vitamin D ripped away from you, and with that, your serotonin levels have dropped, which is why you feel so down.
You don’t need to stay blue; physical activity can get your serotonin levels back up, you just need to find a way to build up your gumption to get up and go exercise.
So, how are you going to get yourself back on that healthy lifestyle train when you’re just not in the mood?
5- Just Do Anything
Yes, anything for half an hour. You could run, walk, dance, or whatever else. But, for this to work you really should consider something that will get your heart rate up. And, it’s only half an hour, then you’ll feel motivated to get back on the wagon.
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4- Exercise In The Morning
Maybe finishing work in the dark is stopping you from hitting the gym, so switch your routine, exercise before you go to work or even during your lunch break. You’ll feel revitalized and ready for anything, not to mention motivated to get to work. ⏩
3- Don’t Stick To A Plan
The cool thing about Summertime is the fact that everything happens spontaneously. So, instead of doing a boring 5K run, run for one, sprint for half, do a series of pushups and sit-ups, or whatever makes it feel more interesting and lively.
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2- Use Your Bodyweight
So, you’re feeling a little crummy, and just the idea of putting on your gym shoes has got you down. Don’t go to the gym, head to your backyard or open space and go through a bodyweight HIIT circuit. This is what you can do in 10 minutes:
- 5 to 10 burpees
- 10 to 15 alternating lunges
- 15 to 20 V-pushups
- 10 to 15 regular pushups
- 5 to 10 jumping squats
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1- Do Something You Didn’t Get To Do In The Summer
Maybe you had some hike planned, but things got a little busy, and you just didn’t go. So, instead of saving it for next summer. Dig out a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and just go.
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