We all know how important exercise is for physical and mental health. But when it comes to making exercise a part of our routine and going to the gym regularly, we all fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s almost as if we know how important it is, but we can\u2019t muster up the courage and determination to stick to this and make it a habit. So what is it that\u2019s stopping us and how can we combat that? This post discusses some hands-on tips you can apply right away to make a habit out of going regularly to the gym and maintaining your health. As we all know, the more consistent an action is, the more likely it is to be a habit. And here\u2019s how you can be consistent with your habit of going to the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decide whether you want to go to the gym in the morning or afternoon, and based on your preference, decide a time. Stick to it without fail every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t set a time, you\u2019re more likely to give up and keep postponing. But when you have a fixed time for going to the gym, it keeps coming up at you like a reminder for your accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next step to setting a fixed time is to set yourself a reminder. You can do it in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is true for any habit you\u2019re trying to build. If you try to do a lot of work at once, you\u2019ll feel tired and demotivated. But if you break your goal down into small countable steps, it will keep you motivated for a longer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try and break it down to the most minute of details\u200a\u2014\u200alike wearing your gym clothes, putting on your gym shoes, turning on your gym music, walking down the road to the gym, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t be fixated on the results. Think of yourself undergoing a transformation and enjoy the process. The pain is the price you pay for a healthier and happier lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only working out doesn\u2019t give you the perfect body (and the enthusiasm to keep pushing yourself to turn up at the gym day after day), you need to watch what you eat too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, stop eating those potato wedges, drinking those sugary shakes, and filling your stomach with unhealthy, processed, and fatty food. Switch to a healthy, home-cooked diet. If you travel frequently, find healthy places to order from and build a morning routine of 15\u201320 mins of HIIT workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The easier it is to slip into \u201cworkout mode,\u201d the more conveniently the new habit fits into your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t make it harder on yourself by choosing a gym that\u2019s far away from your home. Pick something that\u2019s within walking distance, so you don\u2019t have to convince yourself hard to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Better still, start with home workouts. These literally take the least effort as all you have to do is roll your Yoga mat on the floor and start exercising. For many home workouts, you don\u2019t even need to change clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re starting a new habit, it becomes much easier if you have someone to keep you accountable. This can be a friend with whom you\u2019ve started the habit together or a certified coach who can help you identify your excuses and make sure you don\u2019t give up on yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can find yourself a certified coach from this directory of accountability coaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We all know how important exercise is for physical and mental health. But when it comes to making exercise a part of our routine and going to the gym regularly, we all fail. It\u2019s almost as if we know how important it is, but we can\u2019t muster up the courage and determination to stick to… <\/p>\n