Many people find it challenging to work out in general. In addition to being uncomfortable, exercising can also be time-consuming and frustrating when you feel like you aren't making progress. Even more challenging is having to do all of that in your own home, where you already eat, relax, sleep and sometimes, work.
Keeping yourself motivated at home is an essential part of maintaining a regular workout schedule. You can stay motivated at home by using the tips and tricks provided below.
Exercise at home poses some challenges, but there are various ways to keep motivated despite the challenges you might encounter.
Establish a dedicated workout area
When you feel like you can't work out at home because you're not going to the gym, make a workout area dedicated to your workouts. This can give you a sense of going to a gym or studio that you normally visit.
Having a large space is not necessary, as long as you have enough room to move around. Ensure that you only use this space to work out, and that you don't do any other activities in it.
Getting rid of distractions
Keep your phone out of your workout space while you are working out if you don't need it. For instance, constantly checking your phone during your workout prolongs it and prevents you from being immersed in it.
Instead of writing your workouts on your phone, try writing them down in a diary or notebook. Also, check if you can stream on your TV or another screen where texts, calls, and emails won't appear.
Set a time frame
Put your workouts on your schedule as though you were attending a meeting. You should consider your workouts as the most important appointments of the week. Put a note in your planner or schedule it in your digital calendar.
You are more likely to devote time to your workout when you see that time is set aside.
Pre-plan your workouts
When you're excited about exercising, there's nothing worse than spending 30 minutes looking for exercise. You can avoid this by planning ahead. Organize workouts on paper or bookmark streaming workout links for easy access.
Give yourself a bit of leeway in case you encounter any unforeseen circumstances while working out. For example, if your legs are sore that you can hardly move, you may opt for an upper-body workout. Your fitness app can assist you in this.
Keep track of your progress
Whether you're working out to lose weight, build muscle, or achieve any other health or fitness goal, tracking your progress will help you become more consistent. Keep a progress diary, record your food intake, and write in your journal to track your progress. There are health and fitness apps that you can use to monitor your progress.
