Statistically speaking, fitness centers see the greatest utilization of their facilities on Monday. Whether this is because individuals feel guilty over a lazy weekend or invigorated by the time off, most people can find the motivation on Monday to go and workout. This brings me to my big question: What about Tuesday?
I've met with a wide variety of clients, fitness enthusiasts and athletes and the major distinguishing factor between the Tuesday crowd from the Monday crowd has been priorities. For the next 8 months, my strength, endurance, fitness and overall health is going to be a priority. I'm going to make time no matter the obstacles to workout on all of my Mondays as well as Tuesdays and I challenge you to do the same.
Here are some tips to get motivated this week:
1. Take time to lay some workout apparel out so that it's ready (for your morning workouts, after work-workouts or even mid-day ones).
2. Pick 3 days on the calendar this week and circle them with a red marker. Make it a short term goal to cross them out after your workouts. Keep the calendar somewhere public so that your friends, roommates or spouse can keep you honest!
3. Reward yourself: Find something that you enjoy to do and make it a reward for your long week of exercise. Involve someone else so that they can motivate you though the process.
4. Make a playlist: find music that gets you inspired and get moving to it. Use this as a tool to propel you through even the most agonizing sets of exercise.
5. Review your goals: figure out why exercise is important to you and give yourself that friendly reminder. The first step is always the hardest, but the journey to your ultimate goals is like a steam engine: it's cold and slow moving at first, but once it's warmed up and moving, it's hard to stop!
This week make your health and fitness a priority and I'm sure I'll see you on Tuesday!
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