How to feel motivated for going to the gym or an exercise

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Life these days seems to revolve all around fitness. That is the number one issue worrying a lot of people, specially the aged. Even the young, interestingly, treat it as top priority.

A good number of them go for jogging in a park or cycle on a purpose-built track. However, there are also those who exercise in a gym.

But here is the stumbling block: many just don’t feel like going to the gym or making time for exercise. Whether you’re a fitness guru or a workout novice, this can sometimes feel like the last thing you want to do — especially after a log tiring day at the office.

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While studies have found that exercise is good for you whatever time of day you do it, and that it can bring both physical and mental health benefits, finding the motivation actually get up and do it can sometimes be tricky.

“In order to be motivated you need to have a solid understanding first about exactly what your motivation is,” Jessie Jones Williams, personal trainer at OriGym Centre of Excellence, tells The Independent.

This will motivate you to get in the gym.

“Try to turn inward and come up with totally positive reasons to workout. Reminding yourself of these will affirm the positive reasons to exercise as well as acting as motivation to actually get you working out.”

With this in mind, Jones Williams, along with personal trainers Ian Scarrott and Emma Vincent, were asked about the best ways to stay motivated to work out.

How can you stay motivated to work out and do exercise?

All three personal trainers say setting some aims is a great way to feel charged and encourage you to do more exercise.

Williams says you have to keep reminding yourself of your targets.

Vincent adds that it can be a good idea to make a plan for the week ahead, as seeing something visually can help to keep you accountable. She adds: “Put inspirational quotes somewhere like your mirror to look at every day. This alone can give that little burst of motivation you need to get to the gym or to workout.”

Working out as part of a group or with friends is also another suggestion floated by the group. This will help keep each other accountable and have fun.

“Try out classes, they are a great way to learn new exercises, exercise with others who have similar goals, and to meet new people.”

Vincent adds that keeping a record of your progress can be a good motivator. “You can look back to see how far you’ve come,” she explains. “This will show you why you’re doing it in the first place, and back up the reason for keeping going, even when you don’t want to.”