4 Things You Can Do When You Get Bored With Your Workout Routine

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Even those who absolutely adore working out can find themselves feeling like they’re in a rut every now and then. We’ve been taught to never skip leg day but no-one really tells you what to do when you want to skip every day. Motivation is hard to come by when you’d rather be doing literally anything else. Instead of giving up or suffering through boring workout after boring workout, give some of the things on this list a try and reignite your passion:

Learn From A Pro

If your finding that your get up and go got up and left, perhaps personal training could be just what you need to get back on track. Trainers have spent years studying (and working out) in order to be qualified to teach you the best way to get to where you want to be and can help you create a new program, perfect your form and stay motivated. Best of all, when you know there is someone waiting for you at the appointed time and place, you’re more likely to drag your sorry behind off the couch, like it or not.

Be Better Together

It a person trainer isn’t for you, consider roping in one of your gym friends to be your permanent workout buddy to fill a similar motivational role. This one isn’t recommended for those with an extreme lack of motivation as your gym session can very easily become a schmooze-fest. However, if you feel like you can stay on track while training with a friend, it can really help take your workout routine to the next level. Some exercises work best when performed with two people, so you’ll have the added camaraderie of pushing each other to achieve your shared fitness goals.

Pencil It In

Now we’ve gone over ways to get back on track in a standard gym environment, it’s worth looking at other ways to supplement your routine. Your boredom may stem from a lack of variety. If this is the case, you could probably benefit from looking into group fitness classes. While they’re certainly not for everyone, if you can find one that you enjoy, the added structure, diversity and social element can help you stay on track with your fitness goals.

Try new things

This follows on from the previous point, since trying a class you’d never normally consider doing can help bring that spark back to your training regime. Adding an element of the unknown can be the change that puts the spark back into your routine. However, you don’t have to join a class to try new things. Find a dog walking or jogging group in your local area and join them, explore your city instead of running on a treadmill or go jump rope with your kids. Exercise is beneficial no matter how you get it, so switching things up entirely is a great way to relieve boredom.

If all else fails, take a break and reevaluate exactly what it is that you want to achieve through working out. Setting goals is a wonderful way to stay motivated. If you’re actively working towards something, even the most mundane exercise can feel like a win. Work with a trainer or a friend to come up with a new plan, make sure you have plenty of variety in your program and switch things up whenever you feel like you might be lapsing back into apathy. Your workout routine will excite you again in no time.