We’re sharing our top workout hacks to keep you from feeling burned out and help you with sticking to your workout routine.

Did you know that 80% of all New Year’s resolutions will end in failure by mid-February? And since most New Year’s resolutions are weight loss or workout-related goals, the majority of failed resolutions are, therefore, weight loss or workout-related goals. Yikes!

So what’s behind February’s failure rate? Lack of discipline. People are motivated to change their fitness and lifestyle every year, but few are actually disciplined enough to stick to it. 

We get it — you’re wiped. The thought of managing yet another thing on your plate is exhausting, especially when that thing is legitimate, physical, sweaty work. But what if sticking to a workout routine is easier than you think?

Daily exercise doesn’t have to be the boring burden you keep pushing down your to-do list into a black hole of an ultimate abyss. With a little planning and discipline, you can be well on your way to establishing a new self-care routine that promises both extraordinary physical and mental health benefits. 

Here are five helpful tips to keep you from feeling burned out and help you reach your fitness goals. 

CREATE A SCHEDULE AND STICK TO IT

Plan your workouts during your best time of day. If you’re not awake until you’ve had that 2nd cup of coffee, don’t work out before it. If you like to veg on the couch after dinner and do absolutely nothing but scroll social media, then don’t plan your workouts for 7 p.m. Allowing yourself to take care of yourself at your best time, with zero possibility of little to no interruptions, dramatically increases your chances of success.

ENROLL IN A CLASS OR WITH A TRAINER

One of the most common excuses people give when asked why they don’t exercise is lack of motivation. To help overcome this, many personal trainers recommend trying a workout class or a fitness meet-up. Feeding off the energy of others is sure to help spur motivation. And heck, you might make a new friend! Most gyms include classes in membership fees, but if you don’t want to join full-time, many gyms offer class passes with drop-in rates. 

CHOOSE WORKOUTS YOU ENJOY

This is pretty self-explanatory. If you absolutely hate running, wouldn’t run if your life depended on it, don’t understand why people run for fun, then don’t force yourself onto the treadmill. The elliptical is an adequate (and some say even better) alternative. Just remember, whatever activity you choose, the goal is to achieve a total body workout over the course of the week. A total body workout includes cardio, flexibility, and strength training.

BREAK IT UP

You don’t have to do cardio every day, but it should be incorporated into the majority of your exercise routines, even a few minutes as a warmup. Then, dedicate a day for legs, core, etc., whatever works for your schedule. You can even break your workout into smaller sessions. Five minutes for abs, five minutes for glutes … the time will fly, and before you know it, you’re off to Target for a skinny latte and a bunch of other things you don’t need. *wink*

REWARD YOURSELF

Establishing and maintaining a workout schedule shouldn’t feel like a chore and most certainly shouldn’t be something so set in stone that you feel trapped and ultimately exasperated at the thought of continuing. Allow yourself a refeed meal, chocolate, french fries, whatever reward you want, in moderation, of course.

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People are motivated to change their fitness and lifestyle every year, but few are disciplined enough to stick to it. Call us and we can help!