6 Tips That Will Help You To Stay Dedicated To Your Workout Routine

Did you know that 50% of gym members quit within the first six months? It’s very easy to start going gym and making a workout routine, but the hardest part is sticking to keeping a consistent enough schedule that it becomes a habit for life. Following a healthy routine is very easy in short term but is very difficult to keep sticking to it in long term.

Everyone knows exercising regularly is good for the mind, body, and soul. Regular exercise can ward off chronic disease, help control weight, improve sleep, boost self-esteem, and enhance balance/coordination. But work, school, family, social life, and other commitments eat up a massive chunk of our time—and there’s always something more urgent that needs your attention.

# Chart your progress

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.”- Peter Drucker.

Keep a track of everything you do if you’re serious about making real fitness gains over the long haul. Don’t trust your memory you might tend to forget basic facts easily. Chances are you won’t be able to remember how much weight pressed last week or how many miles you covered on last Sunday’s workout.

# Be patient

Nothing derails your workout routine faster than trying to do everything easily and quickly. If you want to stick to your schedule then be patient. Start with something that you can attain easily rather than something you finish miserably which will make it look unenjoyable and feel like a punishment.

# Bring a friend

Having a workout partner in your corner can make the difference between skipping your sessions and staying on track. It might be the answer to all of your exercise motivation prayers. Workout friends provide a potent mix of accountability, support, motivation, and in some cases, healthy competition. You can run more miles, do more sets, and push yourself a little bit further when you have someone to motivate you.

# Start with something easy

Focus on shorter bouts of exercise, something that is easy to do. The shorter-bout group logged more total workout time and exercised more days per week compared to the longer workout group.

# Breakout the whole process into small chunks

Working out doesn’t have to be a scary feat. Instead, start small. In a study among young women who were asked to start an exercise program, those who were assigned to multiple 10-minute workouts throughout the day stayed more committed than women who were asked to complete one continuous workout of up to 40 minutes.

# Set reachable goals

Whether they are long-term goals or short-term goals, set a reachable, safe goal: you know yourself best! Forget all the workouts you are supposed to do and stick to what you like. If you stick to doing what you enjoy your calorie burn will be better off in the long run. Trying to force yourself to do something you don’t enjoy is the quickest way to sabotage your goals. Save this for later (if you have your heart set on it) and start with activities you genuinely enjoy.