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11 Steps To Encourage Yourself to Hit the Gym

Get pumped to workout.

Lauren Hernandez

Jan 24, 2019

Purdue University

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Life is crazy, and finding the time to go to the gym on top of everything can be difficult. Excuses after excuses can cause us to decide to stay in and be a couch potato instead. The gym isn't as complicated as many may think. Once you start and have a consistent routine, you'll feel like a gym rat and end up loving the gym. Here are 11 steps to encourage yourself to hit the gym:

1. Change your perspective.

Having a busy life as an excuse for exercising will stop you from staying in shape. Look for inspiration to help you become more optimistic about what your fitness results could look like.

2. Develop and stick to your workout schedule.

Create an exercise program that is feasible and something you can actually commit to, even if it's just 30 minutes a day. Remember to take things one day at a time.

3. Go to a gym you like.

Feeling comfortable in your surroundings will help you become more confident in your abilities. The gym's location could affect how often you go as well.

4. Set realistic goals.

Don't be afraid to start small and build your stamina and endurance.

5. Go with a friend.

This helps make the gym seem more fun and less of a tedious task.

6. Challenge yourself

Don't stay comfortable for too long. If you're sore, your muscles are getting the workout they need. Just don't overdo it.

7. Invest in your body.

Take care of yourself and watch what you eat. Don't push yourself beyond your limits.

8. Take advantage of apps.

There are fitness apps that have so many workout routines on there; you can track your progress and set goals, and find inspiration.

9. Track your progress.

Looking back at where you started and seeing your body go under a full transformation is so gratifying.

10. Have fun and try new things.

You need change and variety to stay motivated. Switching up your workout routine also challenges your body in unique ways and helps engage various muscles.

11. Reward yourself.

Cheat days are worth it- once you put in the hard work, you can splurge a little and not feel as guilty.

"The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit." – Morihei Ueshiba

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11 Steps To Encourage Yourself to Hit the Gym

Get pumped to workout.

1. Change your perspective.

2. Develop and stick to your workout schedule.

3. Go to a gym you like.

4. Set realistic goals.

5. Go with a friend.

6. Challenge yourself

7. Invest in your body.

8. Take advantage of apps.

9. Track your progress.

10. Have fun and try new things.

11. Reward yourself.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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