Find A Fitness Routine

Finding a routine is a must if you are trying to get fit.  Getting to the gym one day here and one day there isn’t bad but it’s not going to bring lasting change.  What works for you?  Is it easier to get up before work and go to the gym?  Is it easier right after work?  At night?  Find what works best for you, then stick to that time period.  Next decide how many days a week.  I suggest a minimum of 3 but 4 or 5 is better.

They don’t have to be the same days every week, but if they can be the same days that will help you stick to the routine.  Keep your gym bag in the car that way you don’t have an excuse. Set an alarm either in the morning or at the office if you are going after work.  Set it enough in advance for you to have time to get ready and get mentally prepared.

Keep a journal of your workout days.  Write down what days you’ve worked out and for how long. Write down what got you motivated to get there, what kept you going. These things will help to keep you going.

By developing a routine, you are in essence setting yourself up for success for the days when you are going to struggle and the days you don’t feel like it. Routine can help you get through those days.