I'm trying to get in shape, but I'm always exhausted after a hard days work. What is your best advice to get (and stay) motivated to hop on the bike at the end of the day?
I'm trying to get in shape, but I'm always exhausted after a hard days work. What is your best advice to get (and stay) motivated to hop on the bike at the end of the day?
Well Brian, it is truly dependant on your routine. If you come home from work and sit on the couch, you can kiss motivation goodbye. The best method that seems to work is to come home and eat right away. Replenish yourself and avoid staying stationary on the couch. Then, change clothes right away. It would be best to workout as soon after you get done with work as possible. Working out right away will minimize the possibility of getting relaxed and complacent.
I also recomend mixing up your workout. It may not be possible with your schedule, but working out before work can have some huge benefits. Not only will it shock your body, but can boost your metabolism and increase endorphins, preparing you for the day ahead.
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Well Brian, it is truly dependant on your routine. If you come home from work and sit on the couch, you can kiss motivation goodbye. The best method that seems to work is to come home and eat right away. Replenish yourself and avoid staying stationary on the couch. Then, change clothes right away. It would be best to workout as soon after you get done with work as possible. Working out right away will minimize the possibility of getting relaxed and complacent.
I also recomend mixing up your workout. It may not be possible with your schedule, but working out before work can have some huge benefits. Not only will it shock your body, but can boost your metabolism and increase endorphins, preparing you for the day ahead.
Too exhausted to exercise after work >>> wake up early and exercise before work.
i'll make it short and sweet! i love both these systems P90x or 10minute trainer, both will do wonders for you and will fit easily into your schedule!
I joined a Crossfit affiliate less than a month ago and I am already a new person. If it's important enough to you, you will find time to do it. I work 8:30 to 6 and I am out the door at 6 on my way to make the 630 session. The great thing about crossfit is that the workouts don't last long, even though they feel like it. If you can have a one hour lunchbreak, you can certainly do 15-30 minutes of crossfit. It's just about priorities. If you see it as an investment in your health and your lifestyle and not as just the gym, you'll fit it into your schedule.
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Have you thought about working out before you goto work? I find it hard to motivate myself to go to the gym after work so, I'll try and go before!
Although it has already been mentioned, I'd just like to say it again because I think it would help: mixing up a workout is definitely a way to keep things "new and exciting."
Starting is the hardest part, so it's really about pushing yourself to actually do it. If it's something you're not used to then it's going to take some effort, but after a while it becomes part of your day.
Best of luck.
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