1. If running use inspiring music, run to the beat (I go for about 170bpm at present) BUT take tiny steps. I find that keeping the cadence steady is less painful so long as I vary the stride length. It becomes a habit and it hurts less. 2. I sometimes repeat the mantra, in my head, “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”.
The exercise I favor is a form of HIT. Basically, they want you to give 100% effort, & then recover when you can’t go further. You recover by walking (in place) & then you get right back into the exercise giving 100% again.
I don’t necessarily get to that point everyday. But when I do, I enjoy it because it gives me adrrnaline, energy and empowers me.
If I start to feel like I’m exerting a lot of energy and start to feel drained, I stop, chill, check my phone, drink some water, and collect myself. Not for too long, just enough to give me the drive I need to continue my workout. Always keeping a light, protein-filled snack on hand is helpful! Especially if you transition from weight lifting to cardio.
I slow my pace and speed up again when I can. I remind myself that I have a goal - getting back to me - and that gives me the motivation to go harder.
I just slow down, do modifications until you feel like you can go full speed again. I have also been using a personal trainer and I work a lot harder when someone is watching:)
Getting out of breath is something I used to struggle with during workouts, it’s all about learning to positions of your body that allow you to breath. Also- I love to push myself. I woke up, I decided to workout, and I owe it to myself to give it 100%. Sometimes I think about how thankful I am that I am able to get to that point in a workout, some people’s bodies physically are not able to workout or get to that point. Think about where you started. It may seem hard, but remember when you thought you would never get to where you are now?
Remind myself that I can do it and the temporary physical discomfort will pass and I’ll be left feeling accomplished and good about myself.
Hi! Sometimes I fail the first habit of my ritual, and even though I have time to do the remaining habits, I don’t feel motivated to do them since the ritual will never be complete. It’s a annoying feeling. How do you motivate yourself to keep doing the ritual after knowing that you won’t be able to do one of them today?
I’ve always enjoyed running or swimming distance but had laid them aside as I aged A few years ago I made a commitment to get back in the pool to lose a few pounds and improve my health. I do interval swimming, meaning I swim a set length, then stop for a few seconds, then swim another set. Doing this has helped me keep going when I start running out of breath. Shorter sets help encourage me to keep going and not quit. Start small and increase distance as your body gets itself in shape. It takes time and patience but if you consistently keep going, it becomes easier... and the results will too.
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