How do you keep motivated to exercise, even if you feel tired/sick/overrun?

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10 response(s)
Howard N.

I know if i keep doing exercise, i will be better and stronger person and it will develop my body strength. At the beging, yeah it is realy hard and tiring but if you do not give up everthing get easier.

Bertram P.

Don’t rely on motivation. Have a routine set up and make it so you can’t make excuses to not do it. Think about things in small steps if you are really struggling.

Vitaliano S.

I know that if I keep doing I every day even if it’s just a short one I will see changes and after time I will look forward to my early morning workout so. I Also always either watch television or listen to music to keep me from getting bored.

Lilian P.

If I’m feeling any of those things then I won’t follow my normal exercise routine. Instead, I’ll either do a less strenuous routine and for a shorter time period, or I’ll do some stress release yoga and relaxation because that will help me deal with those symptoms instead of making them worse. Even if you’re feeling that way, a 5 min workout is better than no workout.

Kasper P.

There are times when I feel like that so what I try to do is at least get some like power walking in so it raises your heart rate and allows you to still be exercising but maybe not as hard since if it’s been a long day for you.

Mocinha Q.

I try to do something more low impact like 20 minutes of restorative yoga or go for a walk outside. On those days it is not as important to me to truly work out as it is to make sure I get moving at least a little to keep my habit going. It usually also helps with feeling better after.

Andy X.

I push myself to do it and exercise makes me feel better .so if there’s something you like to do that’s active go ahead and do it.like doing jump roping.😉

Soila S.

I always think about the changes it makes to my body and how the endorfines flow in my body after the exercise. Besides, I’m more tired of beeing overweight than I feel tired after the gym. Try to be positive and always listen to favorite energetic music while on the gym. The tiredness will eventually go away. And after the gym, reward yourself or just meditate for couple minutes.

Louane P.

Making weekly plans , day wise schedules for long workouts. However insisting on good warm up and cool down stretches is a must.To allocate more time accordingly.Read and absorb completely the Running free from injuries book with notes and sketches.Keep the 9 Minutes workout plan, 10-15 no Surya namaskar s and post dinner 2 km walk as a backup.Also target an event like marathon or cycling journey. Be in the fitness community and remain supported. Go running together or have a trainer, ask someone to give stretches. Use IR lamp heating.Join Wednesday ST and Friday Yoga. Connect with a good Physio. Right nutrition - fibers, proteins, vitamins, minerals through eggs. Protein-eggs, chicken, fish, Paneer, ONN, almond walnut Carb-Brownex, brown rice, kerala rice Fibre-Salad variations before each meal Minerals vitamins nutrients Seeds mix, morning fluid with lime, Haldi,apple cider vinegar,super foods ,fruits Dealing with snacking /hunger pangs- eggs, almond milk, carrots,fruits

Tonya C.

On the low days I like to do one of the easier routines, even a 1 min get up and move is better than nothing. It’s all about keeping up the habit/routine, can always amp it back up when you’re 100%

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