If you have a goal to become healthier, you might be having a hard time getting started. If you're feeling unmotivated, tired, or injured and don't know what to do about it, this is the guide for you! We’re going to address common workout obstacles by taking them one at a time. We'll show you how these problems affect people in their workouts and give expert tips on overcoming them so that everyone can achieve the results they want—whether it's losing weight or just getting fitter.
Lack of motivation
If you're struggling to find the motivation to work out, or if your workout routine has fallen by the wayside, there are a few things you can do. First of all: it's important to remember that motivation is a choice. You choose whether or not to exercise and how much effort you put into it. If your current approach isn't working for you anymore, try something else!
Here are some ideas:
- Find an activity that interests and excites you so much that it doesn't feel like work at all. For example, some people love running marathons; others enjoy yoga classes; still, others enjoy playing sports with friends or family members (or solo).
- If none of these sound appealing--or even worse--they give off negative vibes because they remind us too much of school gym class...then maybe try something else entirely! There are plenty more options out there besides traditional forms like running/walking/cycling/swimming etcetera ad nauseum (although those are great too). Consider trying out classes at local gyms; rock climbing walls; dance studios where instructors lead students through hip hop routines; trampoline parks where kids as young as two years old jump around on huge trampolines all day long...the list goes on!
Feeling tired
A lack of sleep is one of the most common reasons people give for not working out. When you're tired, it's hard to find the motivation to exercise. Fortunately, there are ways to combat this problem:
- Get enough sleep! Sleep deprivation has been linked with poor diet choices and chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
- Take breaks at work--don't sit at your desk for hours on end without getting up once in a while.
- Establish regular bedtime and wake-up times so that your body can adjust its circadian rhythm (your internal clock) accordingly. This helps prevent insomnia or excessive sleeping during the day if you're prone to these issues (which often result from irregular bedtimes). Avoid caffeine after noon; alcohol at night; bright lights before bedtime; vigorous exercise within three hours before going to sleep (which could stimulate energy levels); stressful thoughts during this time period as well; etcetera...
Feeling like you have no time to exercise
- Take short breaks during the day.
- Schedule exercise time into your calendar and make it a priority.
- Do it at a time when you are more likely to be energetic, such as immediately after work or before dinner.
- Try to exercise at least a little every day, even if it's just walking around the block or doing some other simple activity like gardening or vacuuming (which can also be great for building strength). Don't expect too much of yourself at first; instead of going for an hour-long run on your first day back from vacation, try just walking around the block once--and then do another lap! Or try taking a break from sitting at work every hour by standing up for five minutes and stretching out --that way, even though our bodies are used to being sedentary all day long and aren't used to moving around much throughout our waking hours (and especially not during meetings), we'll still get some good movement in without feeling like we're doing something unusual! You may find that this small change makes all the difference in helping keep motivated about working out regularly over time - because let's face it: sometimes getting started can seem overwhelming enough without having any obstacles thrown into the mix too!
Injuries
- Don't overdo it. If something hurts, stop! Listen to your body and know when to seek medical attention.
- Get the right equipment for your needs. For example, if you have a knee injury, avoid high-impact workouts like running or lifting heavy weights until you've healed completely. Also, consider investing in a stability ball and/or foam roller so that you can stretch out muscles after working out (and also help prevent injuries).
- Know when to take a break from exercise altogether--or at least modify how much time and effort goes into each workout session--if an injury persists despite rest periods between workouts; this could mean seeking advice from a physical therapist who specializes in sports injuries rather than just trying some home remedies on their own. Get proper alignment before starting any new exercise routine by consulting someone who knows what they're doing (like an experienced personal trainer), especially if there's been no recent history of physical activity within this particular sport/activity category. Warm up thoroughly before jumping into anything intense like running long distances without first warming up adequately could cause serious damage such as pulled muscles due to lack thereof stretching beforehand too
Not knowing what to do when you get there
- Know what equipment is available. Before you head to the gym or fitness studio, make sure you know what kind of equipment they have. If it's your first time at a new gym, ask for help from one of the staff members there.
- Have a plan before arriving at the gym. Know how long you want to stay and what exercises or routines will get you closer to achieving your goals in that amount of time (e.g., if it's a strength training day for me, then I need 45 minutes). Make sure this fits into their schedule as well! They might not be able to accommodate all requests so try not to get upset if things don't go according to plan sometimes--I've been there too many times myself!
- Ask questions about things like proper form before starting an exercise routine if necessary; however, don't let fear keep us from trying something new either--that would defeat our purpose altogether!
You can start slowly and build up your ability over time.
- Start slowly and build up your ability over time.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, or try something new!
- Don't be afraid to fail - in fact, failing is often the best way for us to learn about our bodies and what works for them (and what doesn't). When we fail at something, we can identify what went wrong so that next time around we'll know better how much weight should be lifted or how fast the treadmill should go during an interval training session.
Conclusion
The best way to start is by setting small goals. Make a commitment to yourself that you will go to the gym three days a week, even if only for 15 minutes. There's no need to feel guilty about not being able to do more when you're starting out--take it slow and build up your ability over time.
