I NEED MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE!

oklahoma45
oklahoma45 Posts: 6
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I do cardio workouts when I exercise, which is basically running,
I used to run every day and it didn't bother me, now i never feel like running and when I do start running I get bored and stop.

Does anyone have an idea of how I can be motivated to run??

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  • babydraco269
    babydraco269 Posts: 99
    give yourself some kind of reward when you get done running.obviously not a snack or anything, but if you have a hobby or something you enjoy doing, give yourself some time for that after you do your running, and restrict yourself from your hobby at other times, so you are more looking forward to it.
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    have been a consistent runner for almost a year now, I run almost every single day especially if I'm training for something, but sometimes I get bored. I noticed that when I took a week off from it I was sooo excited to get back out there! So maybe try taking a break, ooorrr do something else! Especially if you aren't training for anything it would be good to try a different cardio, GOOD LUCK! :happy:

    ~Leash :heart:
  • vickster82
    vickster82 Posts: 108
    put a skimpy bathing suit in front of you so its visible when you wake up. think about how you want to look in that bathing suit this summer
  • mysticfairy08
    mysticfairy08 Posts: 3
    This probably wont work for everyone, but I love Audiobooks. I only let myself listen to them while I workout so I tend to workout longer so I can listen to more and I hardly ever skip a day just because I dont want to do it.

    Hope this helps.
    ~*Billi*~
  • jlefton1212
    jlefton1212 Posts: 171 Member
    I think if you are bored you might want to try another form of cardio exercise. Try a class at the gym or an outdoor sport like bike riding, rollerskating, swimming, etc. I find that for myself, a dance class helps keep my mind occupied and I get distracted from the fact that I am working out for a full hour. When I run, I have to mix things up with a lot of intervals (walking, sprinting, jogging) or I get bored too.
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    When I got bored with running I started picking up cycling. I also find giving my self race goals and little rewards helps too.
  • Eryn47
    Eryn47 Posts: 34
    Great ideas!!
  • hmd1810
    hmd1810 Posts: 2
    There is a great site that you can download great and FREE running music. It is MotionTraxx and you can choose your beats per minute and the training goal- like 5 K or 10 K or whatever. They are fast paced and interesting. They helped me complete my first half marathon!!!
  • LosingIt4good
    LosingIt4good Posts: 1,214 Member
    Maybe try some new running music or running at a different time of day if possible. That seems to help me a bit when Im in a funk.
  • ksukaro
    ksukaro Posts: 29
    sign up for a run and then find a training schedule (www.runnersworld.com or halhigdon.com) I find that if I have a scheduled run and have to train that I am more motivated to get out there and do it!
  • jodi0117
    jodi0117 Posts: 57 Member
    Try to find a running buddy!
  • krisloock
    krisloock Posts: 29 Member
    I definitely ditto the take a small break from the running and try something different. I get bored easily and like to switch my workouts up. Not only is it good for the mind, but good for the muscles too!! When you cross-train, you work different muscles and your body has to work harder to perform the new activity - therefore, more calories burned!! Do that for a week or so and then you may be excited about running again. Personally, I like kickboxing stuff. Good luck!
  • hushmonkey1234
    hushmonkey1234 Posts: 98
    This probably wont work for everyone, but I love Audiobooks. I only let myself listen to them while I workout so I tend to workout longer so I can listen to more and I hardly ever skip a day just because I dont want to do it.

    Hope this helps.
    ~*Billi*~


    Thats a good idea, I want to read while I walk but unfortunatlly my blonde side prevents me from walking and doing much of anything else. I think I will look into the audiobooks!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I took the music on my Ipod and made an interval set. Actually 4

    It starts out slow, then a bit faster, then running fast, then slow again. I do different moves for each song like walking slower but punching with my fists to raise my heartrate.

    Of course I also dont care what ppl think so:laugh: :laugh:

    There is something about the music that actually moves me along. If Hey Ya is on I just CANT stop........I have to jog and do a cross step shuffle that helps core and inner and outer legs. It is weird.

    Anyway have some FUN!!:flowerforyou:
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