If you go to the gym because you think you have to, verses going because you want to, then maybe you need to put some fun into your workouts. These 4 tips to make your exercise fun in the new year are guaranteed to make your workouts more enjoyable.
4 Tips to Make Your Exercise Fun in the New Year
Find an Exercise Buddy
Some people are happy working out alone just listening to their music. They get enjoyment from not being disturbed by others.
However, if you are a people person and miss the interaction with exercising with a friend during your workouts, find an exercise buddy and make time to exercise together. It can be a friend you already have or somebody you meet from your gym. Just having someone to talk to when working out can add enjoyment to your workouts.
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Vary Your Workouts
Like the old saying “variety is the spice of life”, so is variety to your workouts. If you do the same thing over and over, day in and day out, you will get bored with it.
Instead, switch things up. Try a new exercise. Change up the intensity. For something different try a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) routine or if you always do cardio, switch out two days per week for strength training.
Also by doing the same thing over and over, your body gets conditioned to it and you end up not burning as many calories and you did when you first started. Doing something different kick starts your metabolism. Learn Why You Need a Consistent Workout Routine to reach your goals.
Set Goals
Some people can be happy exercising for the sake of exercising. For them it is not the destination, but the journey; they never care if they get to the end.
However, if you are the type of person that not lonely enjoys the destination, but also needs something to work toward, then set a modest goal. Once you reach it, set a higher or different one. This way you are always challenging yourself to reach a higher level of fitness.
Get Outdoors
If you always exercise in a gym, try moving your workouts outdoors. Parks, walking trails, bike paths, all are good exercise playgrounds at your fingertips. Add some intensity to your workouts by trying new paths or trails on varied terrain. Not only will it challenge your body differently, but also your mind. There is nothing as refreshing as smelling the fresh air, listening to the birds sing and soaking up the sunshine (getting your Vitamin D naturally).
Exercising doesn’t have to be boring unless you want it to be. You can also Plan Your Own Workout Basics to see what works for you.
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Excellent ideas! My favorites are to have a buddy and to get outdoors. Even in the cold, I’d always rather be outdoors!
I love your tips. I do enjoy working out outdoors the most and tend to stick to a plan when I have an workout buddy.
These are some great tips. I’m a firm believer that if your exercise routine is boring, and/or not FUN, you will never stick to it! You’re right about getting outdoors, and having an exercise buddy, too.