How You Can Get Back Into Working Out

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Now that January is upon us, we’re reminded of the many things we can do to improve our lives. More often than not, you’ll see people reignite their goals to lose weight, quit smoking, and get back into working out. If getting in shape was a goal you had trouble sticking to last year, you may not have worked out for a while.

If you’re struggling to get back into a solid workout plan after all this time, this is the post for you. I’ll list everything you need to make your goals a reality this year. These are all important for success, so make sure you don’t skip any!

Get Back Into Working Out at the Right Pace

The first step to success in any goal is to make it the right pace for you. And YOU are the only person who can figure that out. In this case, I recommend starting your plan out slow and taking it from there. Once you’ve established a workout routine you can stick to you can focus on bigger things.

Think of the last time you tried to get fit. How hard were you working to reach that goal? Did you end up wearing yourself out or causing an injury? Maybe you were just working out so hard that you hated it and quit. This time around, you won’t make the same mistake.

The goal here is to make sure you don’t quit. Taking on too much at once will overwhelm you and cause unnecessary stress. You want your fitness plan to be easy and enjoyable because you’ll be doing this long-term. If the thought of doing the workouts makes you feel dread, then your workout plan will fail you.

Finding Your Workout Motivation

Staying motivated is a huge problem for most of us when it comes to fitness. When we don’t see instant results, our motivation vanishes. Sadly, this is when we need it the most. There won’t always be friends or family there to inspire you when you can’t inspire yourself.

To make sure you get back into working out for good, you need to rely on habit more than motivation. Habits take a few weeks to build, so remind yourself to stick with it until then. There’s motivation in knowing it will get easier over time. Even if you have to force yourself to work out after a long shift, you need to stick to your plan.

The best way to keep yourself motivated is to remind yourself why you started getting fit in the first place. Make it a daily practice to recall all your reasons for fitness. Those reasons should be personal and specific, not vague. Instead of your reason being “to be healthier,” try saying, “I want to have the energy to get through a shift and still play with the kids when I get home.”

Other ways to help your motivation include using positive affirmations for fitness and cutting your goal into smaller pieces. Having smaller goals along the way will help you feel like you’re making progress, giving you that extra push you need. Also, if you’re like me and adore motivational quotes and stories, it’s a good idea to find inspiring blogs, Youtube channels, and Facebook pages.

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Break Your Plan Into Small Workout Routines

Now that you have your reasons for working out and a realistic outlook for your goal-setting, it’s time to make your plan a reality. It’s tempting to plan your workouts for months in advance to encourage yourself to stick to it long-term. However, this isn’t necessary.

Rather, it’s better not to think too far ahead because you can overwhelm yourself by looking at all the workouts you need to do. I recommend planning your workouts weekly, then making that one week your goal to reach. Then, each week becomes a victory to celebrate, boosting your motivation. This is also helpful because you’ll want to change up your workouts as you improve.

As you’re planning each week, take the time to reflect on how the last week went. Add more workouts or harder ones if the previous week was easy. This will make you feel proud of yourself for completing the week and help you see the progress you’re making.

“When you have a clear vision of your goal, it’s easier to take the first step toward it.” – L.L. Cool J. Click To Tweet

Ways to Get Back Into Working Out

Here’s where you may get stuck when you return to exercise. You have an idea of when you can work out and how often, but what workouts are the best for you? My recommendation is to start with exercises that you already know you like and expand from there as you get more into fitness. Don’t forget there are many free workout options to choose from.

Until you figure out your favorite workouts, here are a few of mine to consider:

• Going for walks in nature (or on the treadmill).
• Bodyweight exercises (squats, pushups, crunches, etc.).
• Hitting the circuit area at the gym.
• Streaming workout videos online (fun indoor workouts).
• Activities like skiing, kayaking, or rock climbing.

Give Yourself Some Non-Food Rewards

I don’t think food should be seen as a reward and should be enjoyed whenever without guilt. With that being said, using rewards to treat yourself when you reach a goal is an absolute must. Celebrating your victories will always encourage you to keep going.

These rewards can cost you money, or be completely free, as long as they’re something you enjoy. Make a list of small goals within your fitness plan and pair them with non-food rewards. When you reach that goal, you get to celebrate with something you enjoy. This can be a trip to the beach, a new workout shirt, or even taking a day off to do whatever you want.

For a list of some great non-food rewards, check out my post, How to Treat Yourself Without Using Food.

Find Some Fun Indoor Workouts

I can’t stress enough that having a backup plan to work out at home will keep you from skipping workouts. Make sure you can never use the weather or gym closing as an excuse to take a day off. It can be easy to fall into the habit of finding excuses every day.

There are many ways to exercise at home, and you should be ready to use them if you need to. You won’t reach your goals if you’re not putting in the work. So, make a space somewhere in your house to work out when your other options won’t work.

Get Back Into Working Out: In Conclusion

I hope after reading this, you feel confident you can get back into working out and finally stick with it. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes along the way because the only way to avoid mistakes is to do nothing. If you follow these tips and put in the work, you’ll be amazed at the progress you’ll see a year from now!

Do you have a fitness resolution this year? Tell us how you’ve planned your success!

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