(as seen on http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=40_things_to_try_when_you_dont_want_to_work_out)

SparkPeople members answer: "When I don't feel like working out, I ___."

-Do it anyway. (This was the most popular answer!)
-Tell myself to go for 15 minutes. If I still feel bad or unmotivated, I can quit. I have yet to quit.
-Look on Pinterest for motivation! (Check out Pinterest's Fitness section and follow SparkPeople's Pinterest boards.)
-Ask a friend along to the workout it helps us both with accountability.
-Do a heavy house cleaning (vacuuming, moving furniture, scrubbing) so I have a reason to work out.
-Watch a Crossfit video on YouTube. It always inspires me. Then I get it done.
-Take a 10-minute brisk walk.
-Take the dog for a long walk.



-Force myself anyway and feel better for it.
-Go to a yoga class. It gets me moving, and I always have fun!
-I sit by myself for a few minutes and think about all the things I can't enjoy because of my poor health.
-Sometimes I find myself doing it just to get my fitness minutes for the month. Proof that SparkPeople works!
-Work out anyway…then bask in the awesomeness!
-Find something new to do! If you run then go for a swim or a bike ride. Maybe you are getting bored with the same routine.
-Complain about not feeling motivated, then go do it, since I don't like hearing myself complain.



-I drag myself to the gym anyway. Before I realize it, an hour is passed and I'm glad I went.
-Post about your lack of motivation on Facebook, and get chewed out.
-Do it anyway because this is for me.
-Try to force myself to just do something for 1 minute (jumping jacks, squats, etc.). But usually I tell myself I will be happier that I did it instead of mad at myself for not doing anything.
-Put on my work out clothes, lace up my shoes and go for a walk. Once I'm out and moving I find my motivation.
-Do a SparkPeople workout video! They are always great workouts and I love that they are not super hard and complicated!
-Remember a time when I couldn't work out, and how sad I was when I was heavier, and how I don't want to feel sad again!
-Listen to some music—something with energy that I like. It's funny how the right music can make you move even when you think you don't want to, and it usually provides a mood boost, too (which is probably why I didn't want to workout in the first place).



-Put my feelings aside and use logic and reasoning. My feelings then change after a good workout.
-Follow an "easy" DVD and tell myself I'll do just one part of it. I end up doing it all usually.
-Put on my workout clothes!
-Do a workout at home instead of going to the gym.
-Remind myself why I started working out and how much better I feel and feel about myself when I am done!



-Do it anyway, just not as long.
-Remember how easy it is to loss fitness even after missing a few sessions.
-Put on my workout clothes first thing in the morning. Once I'm in them there's no reason to not work out!
-Remind myself of one of Gods promises in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
-Think how good I feel after a workout! Nothing else gives me that same feeling!
-Go bowling.
-I go get my small weights and start toning up.
-Do something light and slow, like yoga.



-Start working out anyway, and then, I figure I've already started, so I may as well finish STRONG!
-Put on dance music and move!
-Call a friend to encourage me.
-Think of all the people who can't and I go do it and am grateful that I CAN.