How to stay motivated to exercise and avoid boredom.
One of the most discouraging aspects of exercise is boredom. You finally develop a regular exercise program. You faithfully complete your fitness regiment every day. And you begin to see actual results. But after a while, you begin to dread that daily run or your predictable weight routine. You start making excuses and begin skipping workouts. And then, you lose your motivation. How can you avoid this boredom hazard?
To avoid the boredom factor, you need to add diversity to your exercise schedule. Instead of performing the same exercise day after day, experiment with different forms of exercise. There are a multitude of exercise styles. For each category of exercise, you can find a variety of styles. Cardiovascular exercise can include kickboxing, aerobics, running, stair-climber, elliptical, rowing, and step aerobics. Resistance training exercises can be done through free weights, circuit training, and stretch bands. Core strengthening programs include various forms of yoga and pilates.
An effective weight loss program ideally should include three days of cardiovascular and two to three days of resistance training. If you adhere to this schedule, you can alternate days between the two types of fitness training. This should help eliminate the boredom factor. Diversifying your exercise program will also help you avoid plateaus by constantly challenging your body with new exercises. And if you establish a program that implements a diverse exercise schedule, monotony will not impact your motivation.