Are you struggling to get motivated after a busy day at work? Are your long working hours making going to the gym a chore?
Well not anymore!
Follow my top tips to get you ready to hit the gym as soon as your working day is over!
1. Pack your gym bag the night before!
Making an effort to pack your gym kit the night before and taking it in to work with you will get your mind thinking! By doing this you will have made the first step in getting there. DO NOT drive home, walking through your front door will make you want to relax and you will not want to leave again, drive or walk straight to the gym and get going without giving it a second thought! You might want to pack an emergency banana in case hunger strikes!
2. Diary filling
Treat your workouts like meetings, schedule a workout in your diary so you do not miss it, you may want to label it such as weights or cardio day. This will keep you on track of what you have done that week and will get you into a routine with the gym.
3. Extra motivation
If an appointment is what gets you there, book into a class, training session or arrange to meet a friend. You are then fixed to a slot, so no missing out.
4. Make it sociable
Get a gym buddy or have a gym group, by getting people involved you can swap your coffee shop catch ups for walking chats! If it is a nice day, a power walk outside makes the most of the evening and you can still catch up on all the gossip!
5. Treat yourself!
If you hit your goal or attend the gym 3/4 times like you wanted to, reward yourself.
Book a massage, buy that t-shirt you wanted or have a cheeky evening out! If you've done well let yourself know it!!
Richard Taylor Personal Training Club
www.richardtaylorpt.co.uk
"Changing your lifestyle to incorporate exercise and proper nutrition is not easy. But it is definitely a journey with endless rewards that are well worth achieving"
