The merits of being physically active for at least 30 minutes a day are unparalleled. Physical activity can help guard against depression, heart ailments and weight gain. However, many Americans cite boredom as their reason for avoiding the gym. No one wants to do the same thing day after day, and even the most dedicated gym enthusiast is eventually going to encounter feelings of boredom. Read on for a few ideas and techniques to try when motivation wanes.
Change Fitness Routines to Avoid Boredom
Many gyms offer instructor-led classes as a part of their membership fee. Try a new class to mix things up and alleviate feeling bored. The internet can also provide a welcomed source of change to an old exercise routine. Visit LiveStrong.com for a free large library of exercises videos. FitDeck is another wonderful resource. FitDeck is a deck of cards showing various exercises that can be shuffled like playing cards to create a new workout. Most decks are affordable, costing around $15. Magazines such as Shape provide readers with tear out cards every month detailing creative new moves. Finally, try a new gym location. Large chain gyms, like 24Hour Fitness, allow members to visit any area gym. A change of scenery and is a great way to avoid the gym blahs.
Read Fitness Magazines at the Gym
Invest in a few magazines to be set aside for workouts only. There are a variety of fitness magazines that can increase motivation while at the gym. For example, Shape, Self, Health, Women’s Health and Prevention provide healthy eating guidance, fitness tips and motivational stories as part of their monthly issues. Sometimes an interesting magazine cover is all it takes to make that trip to the gym more enjoyable. Music is another form of motivation. Simply downloading new songs can lift the workout woes.
