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There have been times in my life where Ive loved working out.
And, when I truly think about it, my workout routine was optimized to be enjoyable.
Want to look forward to your workouts instead of counting down the minutes for them to be over?
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Read on for 14 expert tips on how to enjoy working out.
The lowest hanging fruit on the how-to-love-exercising tree is to pick an activity you enjoy doing.
And, if youre looking to make your sweat time double as learning time, consider podcasts.
Podcasts can provide you intellectual stimulation or a dose of comedy, shares Eisner.
Camaraderie really does help.
Find a like-minded partner and your exercise work will be that much easier.
Finding a workout buddy will help you stay accountable and boost social connection and endorphins, says Eisner.
And, get creative.
For outdoor activities, your buddy can even be your dog.
This isnt an ego or pride thing as in: Look at me I ran eight miles!
Its more the smile of a toddler when shes learning how to walk.
Program a small reward or treat into your routine that immediately follows your workout.
Only allow yourself to earn the reward if you complete your sweat session.
Or, reward yourself at the end of the week if you get all your workouts in.
Pick something fun that will motivate you to lace up and work out.
Recreate that draw with your workout.
Plus, it boosts the mood.
Chronic depression in our culture may be linked to increased separation from the natural world, says Eisner.
Also getting sunlight, which contains vitamin D, is a good mood booster.
We could all use a nice dose of calm.
Goldberg says that nothing good comes from negativity.
It kills our motivation, undermines our confidence, and sabotages our intentions, he says.
Use positive affirmations to keep yourself positive and moving towards your goals.
If this sounds daunting or uncomfortable, Goldberg encourages you to push through and try it anyway.
Consider setting a combination of smaller goals that lead stepwise to a dream goal.
You have to have a big dream or goal thatyouwant to accomplish, advises Goldberg.
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