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Finding the discipline to work out?

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  • lemongingertea
    lemongingertea Posts: 6 Member
    I'm always much more motivated to exercise if I feel like I'm working towards a specific and manageable goal. If you're in a bit of a slump maybe choose something you'd like to achieve in a set time period (under 2 months) and plan to commit to it. I like the Pacer 5K app for this, which is 8 weeks of interval training to pick up your running pace. Or at the moment I'm doing one of Yoga with Adriene's 30 Day Yoga challenges and not letting myself miss a single day. I don't do much strength training but I'm sure there are equivalent things you could find if that's what you're looking for.

    I find if I set myself a manageable goal that I know I'll enjoy and find satisfying, I'm able to properly commit to it. Plus I often end up doing a load more exercise on top of it just because I feel like I'm maintaining healthy habits. I've had so many days recently where I've thought I can't be bothered to do a 20 minute yoga video, but by the time I've finished it I decide to go to the gym as well because I've remembered that exercise makes me feel good.

    That's what works for me anyway. I hope you figure this out and get back to enjoying it!
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