Do you find yourself dreading your workouts rather than looking forward to them? If so, there’s no need to feel bad; everyone has been there at some point. However, regular exercise is very important for our physical and mental health. To stay active and get all the benefits of exercise, you need to enjoy exercise.

Here are some tips to help you make a fitness routine that you love and look forward to.

Set Some Goals 

Setting goals that make you want to work out is important. Think about what you would like to do that will make you feel good about yourself. Is it getting really good form when using the treadmill? Is it running a 5K? Is it learning the correct way to lift weights?

Is it going to the gym three times a week, every week? No matter what goals you choose, this can also help you decide how to train, keep you motivated, and when you achieve your goals, you’ll enjoy things more as well. 

Break It Up Into Smaller Sessions 

Regular exercise is preferable, but doing what you can is okay too. If the American Heart Association’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate activity per week sounds excessive, try increasing your activity level with two or three 10-minute sessions most days of the week instead. That’s a lot of added up!

The first thing you could do is do some light yoga when you get up, go for a walk after lunch at the office, and if you take public transportation to work, get off one stop early and walk the rest of the way home.

Do What You Love 

It’s easy to find a form of physical activity that you enjoy. Walking, running, lifting weights, dancing, and playing sports are all viable activities to get your body moving. Finding comfortable ways to move your body is crucial to maintaining an active lifestyle and enjoying fitness. Don’t worry if you have no idea what interests you; this is the perfect opportunity to try new things and find your passions.

If you’re having trouble finding the motivation to go to the gym, try adding some of the activities or pieces of equipment you find enjoyable into your regular routine.

Get Enough Rest

When it comes to staying active, resting is just as important as working out, but it is often forgotten. Overtraining can make you tired and even hurt you, which is bad for your health, so make sure you get enough rest in between your workouts. If you have a workout planned on a day when you don’t feel like working out, it’s okay to listen to your body, take a step back, and change your training to fit your needs. I

t’s also important to take care of your physical needs, and if that means getting some help from a chiropractor to learn about assisted stretching, that’s a great idea. 

Treat Yourself 

Having a reward waiting for you when you finish your workout is another way to motivate yourself to go through with it. Having a reward in store for yourself after your workout, like breakfast or coffee, might provide an added incentive while you’re putting in the work.

Dopamine is released in the brain as a result of exercise and as a result of being rewarded, making you feel good and giving you the drive to keep going with your workout regimen.