Why You Hate Working Out and How Interval Training Can Help

By Kyle Richey

Everyone has some trouble getting motivated from time to time, especially when it comes to working out. We have those days where just getting out of bed seems like too much effort - let alone making it all the way to the gym and going through a tough workout! You might be snowed under with work at the office; procrastination has taken over your life - these are exactly the kinds of times when a workout is what will help you the most.

You may also have other reasons - perhaps you've has a great day with the family and the very last thing you want to do after having a good time with your spouse and kids is to make yourself miserable with a long, hard workout. We all experience this situation too.

What we all tend to forget in these situations is how good you feel once the workout is over. You'll have that sense of well being, having accomplished something and a renewed feeling of physical vigor.

So when you know you need to get that workout in, how do you give yourself the necessary motivation to get up and get to it? How can you stop succumbing to the urge to stay there and avoid the gym?

There are a number of different things you can do to get yourself motivated to workout. One thing to do is to make yourself a promise that you'll buy yourself something or allow yourself some sort of treat if only you get up and get through that workout. It could be some relaxation time, a favorite film or TV show; whatever will give you the motivation to get you up and out the door.

You can also try punishments instead of rewards. You could give up some money, force yourself not to watch your favorite TV program; anything that will really make you want to make that workout. You have to make sure that this will be something that will bother you enough to make it worth you time to get that workout in. Get family or friends on board to make sure that you stick to the punishment if you skip your workout. If you try to do this alone, it's far too easy to avoid the workout and the punishment both.

Another thing to work on that will help you motivate you to work out would be to list your workout goals and review them daily. Keeping your goals fresh in your mind will help you stay on track, and will remind you when you start to slip.

The hardest part of any workout plan is simply getting motivated to start. Whether you work out at the gym or in your own home, remember that if you can just clear the obstacle of getting started, the rest is easy.

Still reading? Stop right now! You have a workout to do.

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