Getting Into Shape and Staying Motivated

The task of getting into the best shape of your life is one taken on by plenty of people at the beginning of each year. By February only the people who are truly motivated are still showing up to the gym on a daily basis. Staying motivated can be quite difficult for those who have a lot to deal with at work or at home. There is an excuse for nearly everything but it is important not to take these excuses and use them to stay at home without exercising. The following are tips to get into great shape while staying motivated.

Go Every SINGLE DAY

Overworking muscles can lead to injury but staying active on a daily basis is still possible. Try out a spin class when you are just too tired to lift weight or have already finished your weight lifting for the week. Yoga can be a great way to help increase flexibility while also decreasing the chance for injury as lack of flexibility can be to blame for a  variety of injuries. If you think all of these can still cause you injury then go for a swim! This is a great cardio workout for the entire body and it is as low impact on your joints as possible. There is no shame using the water to get your workout in, professional athletes use it to increase endurance as well as rehab injuries.

Get People To Notice

The best thing about getting into shape is feeling healthier and better about your appearance. A close second is getting other people to notice the changes in your body. Those people who see you every day might not realize the huge transformation that you have undergone in a matter of week or months. Social media has made it easier than ever to garner motivation from those that you know and those who you do not know. This can help you stay motivated and even motivate others who were out of shape much like you were. These types of real Instagram followers can be great to engage with in a variety of ways. Answering fitness questions along with the type of workouts you do are just some of the many ways you can help your followers and they can help you. Spire also has some innovative ways to get more followers.

Put Yourself on a Program

There are a multitude of different programs that can be utilized to help you get into shape. The most important thing to do is to find a program that aligns with your goals and stick to it. Many people go out of a program due to lack of immediate results. To get the full results of a program you will have to complete it! Switching up programs after completion can also be a great way to keep yourself from plateauing in any way whether it is weightlifting or running. There are beginner programs for the less experienced fitness buff and more advanced programs as you progress.

As you can see it is important to be proactive when it comes to getting into shape and staying motivated. Find a partner if possible to help you along with this to help boost your chances of success.