Bored and unmotivated

IzzyBooNZ1

Not sure why I am posting this. I think I need to vent.

I’m early 40s. Usual workout week is currently like this:
Mon- Fri : Walk dogs before work 4 days, about 30 mins. Lunch break at work, 20 min session weights ( there is a small gym at work and I break down my work out in different body groups ) .Muay thai class 3 x per week, 1 hour class after work. Weights after work if I am not doing muay thai, about 30 mins. Walk dog evening 20-30 mins 3-4 days after work.
Weekend, walk the dogs, usually an hour each day.
I enjoy weights.

Lately I have been questioning if I want to continue going to my thai boxing classes.
I have a few reasons. I am getting a bit bored with it. My usual buddies who used to go to the same classes have left or go to a later class. I have to wait around after work for class to start ( I finish at 3.30pm, class starts at 5.15pm) and I walk 30 mins to get there, carrying my backpack. I then bus home so I’m usually home about 7pm. I get up about 5.40am. My partner and I adopted a dog in December and I feel I should be home more to help train her. Partner is home during the day though.

I used to enjoy going but the novelty has worn off. Now during class I feel myself glancing at the clock, wishing the hour would hurry up.

Why do I want to go? Feel I should for the cardio. Like I’m worried I will get chubby or lost muscle if I stop. Something to do. And to be honest a bit of ego is in there, lame I know but I like saying I do muay that classes.

anyway I just needed to vent. Just confused as to keep going or just have a break for a while. I'm also pretty tired.

jayv85

I find if I'm unmotivated to do something then I don't push myself enough to get the benefits from it. If that's the case then maybe you should find something else you enjoy more. Whether that's bringing the dog for a longer walk (which she might enjoy) or spending more time lifting weights.

fiddletime

Time to find a new activity it sounds like. I'll stick with something even if I'm bored, until I can line up a replacement activity. Going home and walking and playing with your new dog sounds good. You can always go back to your class if you miss it.

Machka9

Do something different.

Find a different class ... maybe spinning or a weights/cardio combo that works better for you.
Get bicycles for you and your partner and go riding in the evenings.
Rent kayaks or cross-country skis or snowshoes on a weekend and give that a go.

There are all kinds of things you could do.