Sometimes starting a workout routine is easy, but sustaining it is not. If you genuinely want to succeed in this endeavor, you need to overcome the barriers. One effective way to do that is to identify where the problem is coming from. 

If you also suffer from the same struggles, here are some of the real reasons behind it and what you can do about it:

Problem 1: You Feel Tired

People sometimes tend to avoid working out because they feel tired. Whenever you come across this feeling, ask yourself: what kind of tired are you? Are you physically exhausted? If so, you might want to help yourself recover by getting enough sleep at night or allotting time for rest. 

If you are mentally drained, doing physical activities can help distract your mind and improve your mood. Start exercising and feel better, thanks to the endorphins released by your body. You would also feel less tired than before. 

Problem 2: You Listen to the Voices You Hear

It is easy to tell yourself you cannot do it or listen to others who say the same thing. After all, they give you an excuse for not pushing yourself more. What you need is to listen to your inner voice. You know how important it is to be physically active or start living a healthier lifestyle. You need to focus on that voice to help motivate yourself. 

Here are some things that could also help activate that voice:

• Prepare your gear before your internal scheduled workout and prepare yourself too. 
• Avoid doing things that could potentially stop you from doing what you planned. If you intend to work out in the morning, wear your workout outfit as soon as you stand up. If you plan to exercise after work, go straight to the gym instead of dropping by at home. Stay focused and do the first step. The rest will follow. 
• Use your voice to motivate yourself. Say positive phrases, such as “you can do this!” or “you are unstoppable!” or “finally, you are working out!” They can help change the mood or the situation. 

Problem 3: You Have Fears

Admit it or not, sometimes people never exercise because they fear they cannot do it right. They fear doing the wrong routine, not perfecting the posture, or not seeing fast results. Ask yourself if you have any fears you are trying to ignore and be honest with them. Only when you learn to admit them can you truly face and do something about them. 

Keep the following in mind, too. These can help you motivate yourself further:

• Remember that no one gets things done perfectly at the beginning. Cut yourself some slack and just begin. Start with a ten-minute workout and increase the duration as you go along. Correct yourself as you go through the process.
• If you are not the type to do things alone, ask friends to work out with you. 
• Try redefining exercise. It is not torturing yourself. Think of it as a break from your mundane life or time to do something new. Doing that can help make you feel better.

Conclusion

Establishing a new routine is not always simple, but changing how you view it can help you slowly get used to it. Whenever you see yourself stuck, think of what is keeping you from doing what you should. Everything starts with seeing the problems and then finding out the possible solutions. 

If you need help in starting, you can always seek help from a health and wellness coach. Meg Parker is an intentional health coach who can help you empower yourself through self-awareness and living an active lifestyle. Contact us to learn more about how she can help you.