Getting motivated to exercise

Why would you want motivation to exercise?

Well it’s motivation that gets us going and excited to get into a healthy routine. It is not good to go into something new (or old) with a negative attitude, especially exercise because that just drains our energy.

Yes we do have our days were we are tired or it is raining or we just simply can’t be bothered but the key is to be able to change our mindset and get out of this attitude before it affects our results.

What is motivation?

The definition of motivation is to give reason, incentive and excitement to assist you to get a desired outcome. Motivation is a state you can easily learn to have with guidance and practice.

What makes motivation an important factor in exercise?

Without motivation whatever plan or regime you choose to follow you will get fed up with and not pursue. You can start getting great results straight away by making motivation your number one priority when it comes to healthy eating and exercise.

How can we motivate ourselves to get results with exercise?

Here are ten keys to motivate you.

1. An exercise log/graph - I cannot explain enough how important it is to log down and journal your experience including taking photos and recording measurements. I get all my clients to do this, its part of the change process.
   
   
2. Remember this is time for you – The time that you spend in session is for you! Respect yourself to remember you deserve time to spend on yourself inside and out.
   
   
3. The frumpy feeling from not exercising - It’s not a nice state so why not take control of your state and be in control of your actions. Make sure you are sticking to your program to prevent you from feeling anything but success.
4. Goal setting - Set goals correctly and make them easily achievable. Setting and tracking your progress with show you your results and will motivate you more.
   
   
5. Prepare for success – Get the right frame of mind to exercise and become healthy. Set your outcomes so that you know which direction you are heading.
   
   
6. Having fun - Exercise should be fun. Choose a class or sport you will have fun with and that can be different.
   
   
7. Visualization - Imagine a slimmer, fitter more toned and energized you and see yourself and imagine how you would sound and feel now let that image motivate and drive you.
   
   
8. Stress relief - Have you had a hard day running after the kids? Use exercise to release that stress.
   
   
9. An exercise class - Sign up for a class, maybe with a friend today as exercising in a group with a trainer can assist in increasing motivation.
   
   
10. Use a coach or trainer – They can support and help you reach your goals successfully.

What if you were to follow the above tips and incorporate it all into your fat loss regime?

Well you’d be setting yourself up for success. Good Luck!

Sally Pettitt

The Mother Factor
sally@themotherfactor.co.uk
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