Fitness isn’t a hard thing to get into. All you need is some dedication, and you’ll be on your way to a completely new lifestyle and feeling better about yourself every day. Get your queried meaning, get your questions cleared. Or, if you’re just looking for something fun to do in the meantime, we’ve put together some easy tips for making the most of your workout routine! Whether it’s running in the park or yoga on your couch at home, here are some hacks to help you go from non-exercise to exercise in no time.
1. Get outside
It’s not just about burning calories and getting your heart pumping, though those are both important factors that you should be aware of. Going for a walk can actually increase levels of the hormone DHEA, which will help keep your mood stable and stress levels down. Researchers think that this is because exercise releases endorphins, which are beneficial to mood and sleep. That’s right—more restful sleep will lead to better workouts!
2. Create an activity bucket list
An activity list that makes you excited to get up in the morning, even if those activities don’t always translate into new habits in the end. Create a list of things that you’d like to try: playing tennis, taking a ceramics class, running in the rain. It doesn’t matter if they take up a lot of time or not—just write them down and make it official. Now hang it somewhere that you’ll see it every day, so the list can work its magic on your subconscious!
3. Reward yourself
That’s right, don’t be afraid to treat yourself once in a while! Whether you’re hitting the gym after work or working out at home for your own time, all of your hard work should be rewarded with something sweet once every few weeks. After all, it’s a healthy way to deal with the occasional candy craving! Just make sure to only do it when you’ve completed a full routine and you’ve stopped at one small sweet. Consuming too much sugar will keep you from feeling full and it won’t give your body the energy it needs.
4. Get creative
Yes, one does not simply go to the gym every day and expect to get results. Creating your own workouts is a great way to make sure that you’re working all of your major muscle groups without wasting time doing unnecessary exercises. You can do this by putting together your own routine: come up with a themed program or one that fits in with your busy schedule. It doesn’t have to be complicated—there are plenty of video tutorials on YouTube if you need help.
5. Look the part
You probably have a workout outfit that you wear every day when you go to the gym—but that doesn’t mean your work is done! Look for fun new ways to express yourself: new pants, new shoes, or a whole new look. The better you feel about yourself, the more likely you’ll be to want to go out and show off your hard work. Remember, fitness is a long-term process: give yourself time to get used to it.
6. Get up and move
If you spend all day on your feet at work or running around after kids, give yourself a break by doing some light stretching or yoga in your office break room. Sooner or later, you’ll find that you want to get up and move your body more—and it will pay off in the end!
7. Plan ahead
You might already be doing this, but there’s no reason to stop now! If you exercise often and eat right, there’s no excuse not to build a habit out of both things. You can have special workout clothes that only work for certain days, like shorts or a sports bra for running in the park but a business suit for job interviews. You can also set aside time during your day to workout: if you’re working from home, try giving yourself 20 minutes when you have free time.
8. Slow down
Everyone knows that it’s easier to build a habit than to stop doing it, but you can take it a step further by slowing down on your way out of the gym or in your daily routine. Plan ahead so that you have time to relax and get ready before work or dinner. Try listening to upbeat music while walking through the park instead of blasting it into your earphones while you’re running on the treadmill. If you work from home, try taking a bathroom break and chatting with a colleague before getting back into work.
9. Do It For A Reason
You don’t necessarily have to have a reason for exercising—but having one can be helpful. Getting in shape for your wedding or preparing for a vacation are great reasons to get yourself into a routine, but maybe you’re trying to get into shape for a wedding or vacation! Any reason will do—so long as you have one and make it work for you.
10. Find A Buddy
You’ll be more likely to succeed when you find happiness in your present life through fitness. Friends, family members, and coworkers make good partners because they usually want the same things as you. This is even easier if your friend shares the same goals—maybe they just want to feel healthier and are looking for ways to keep themselves going every day! Or maybe you can even go together!
Conclusion:
Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get immediate results—even if you work out every day and eat right, it might take some time. But the more reasons that exist to go to the gym or eat well, the better! Try putting together a ‘big picture’ plan for yourself so you can work towards your goal with other people: set goals, set alarms, and document your progress. You’ll be amazed at how quickly things will change for the better!
So there you have it. We’re all ready for summer nights out on the town, but now we can rock our beauty sleep just as well! Summer is an ideal time for exercise in order to take our beauty routines to new heights.
