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March 16, 2023 by JenniferJane

How to Motivate Yourself to Work out When You’re Exhausted

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If you feel as though you are always battling fatigue when working out then you will know how frustrating this can be. You may feel as though you are never getting the results you want and this can work against you. If you want to do something about this then this guide will help you to work out when you are absolutely exhausted.


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Schedule your Workout at the Start of the Week

Social engagements, work, appointments and even trying to keep your home running can take a lot out of your schedule. Every week, you need to open your diary and write down exactly how you want to exercise, whether it is in the morning, or on your work break. If you can do this ahead of time, you should get your workout in before things get too overwhelming.

Shake things Up A Little Bit

You wouldn’t want to read the same book over and over again, would you? So why do it with exercise? You don’t want to be doing the same exercise time and time again because if you do then you may find that you end up getting bored and this can hurt your motivation.

If you want to work around this then adopt a solid routine. It may be that you want to go on a jog around the park, or that you take a yoga class instead of hitting the gym.

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Get some Great Workout Gear

If you find it hard to get yourself to the gym then it is helpful to set yourself up for success. It may be that you buy some active leggings for yourself or that you set out your gear the night before. If you have to spend some time finding your shoes or if you have misplaced your exercise band then this will make it harder for you to push through and this is the last thing you need.

By being prepared you can easily stop this from being the case while boosting your motivation.

Get a Good Playlist

Finding a song that you love and then working out to it is a great way for you to get the motivation you want. That being said, you don’t want to play the song that you love to death because when you get bored of it, you’ll find it hard to get motivated once more.

If you want to do something about this then it is so important that you update your playlist on a regular basis and that you also add new tunes as you find them. This will mean that you always have old classics, as well as new hits.

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Don’t Go at it Alone

Working out alone can be convenient. After all, you can do whatever you want on your own schedule and you don’t have to worry about making arrangements either. With that in mind, it’s helpful to schedule some workouts with a friend as well. If you can do this then you will soon find that you have people to hold you accountable and this can push you when you’re not as motivated.

Filed Under: Feature, Gettin' Healthy Tagged With: health, Physical Activity

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