When you're dripping sweat, your heart is pounding, and your legs are on fire, finishing a workout is tough. Whether it's trucking through that last mile, squeezing in that last rep, or staying in that yoga pose for 10 more seconds, we've all been there. Or, let's face it -- sometimes it is just getting off the couch on a Monday to get motivated to do it! Here rae my top tips for pushing yourself and NOT quitting! Do you have anything to add or struggle with this? Connect with me on Facebook - I'd love to hear from you!
1⃣ PUMP UP THE JAMS Research shows that music motivates you to work out harder and for longer. Have a go to emergency playlist/song to get you through the end of your workout. The song, Lose Yourself by Eminem, gets me through the last 5 minutes... It actually pushes me to go further.
2⃣ HAVE A FITNESS MANTRA
It doesn't matter if it's a Gandhi quote or Snoop Dogg lyric – pick a phrase to tell yourself when you feel like giving up... Use the phrase with a personal connection that you know will light a fire under your butt.
3⃣ NEGOTIATE WITH YOURSELF
Make a deal with yourself that when you finish your work out, you can have a reward. Visualizing that post workout prize helps you to take yourself out of the present tense for a moment and make the last rep a mile seem worth it. P.S. Don't make the reward food related... Unless it's a healthy treat.
4⃣ REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES
When you feel like you're ready to quit, tell yourself, "I've been through this before and I've overcome it before." Maintaining a positive attitude through the end of your workout will hope you want to come back for more.
5⃣ SEE YOUR RESULTS
Imagining yourself accomplishing your goal can help you push through a mental roadblock. When you're stuck at mile three, visualize how you look after mile six. You have to build to see it in order to be able to do it.
Do you practice yoga?
Take time to do what makes your soul happy!
ππ» I honestly don't do it enough... But when I do I am a NEW person!! Any questions or don't know where to start with yoga? Connect with me on Facebook and I can help!!! Plus, Beachbody will be coming out with a yoga program sometime this year -- and I can put your name on the list for when that does become available!!! You won't want to miss this!!
For me, I really want to make sure I get it in at least one time a week! And Monday is the perfect day!! It stretches you out from the craziness from the week before and gets your head prepped for the week to come!!
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Benefits of Yoga
1. Relieve Stress2. Helps boost the immune system
3. Reduces the risk of memory loss
4. Improves athletic performance
5. Reduces risk of heart disease
6. Increases muscle strength and endurance
7. Clears the mind to focus
8. Brings oxygen to the brain
9. Increases lung capacity
10. Decreases joint pain
11. Improves posture
12. Increases flexibility
13. Improves sleep
14. Aides in weight loss
15. Enhances productivity
16. Improves self-esteem
17. Improves balance
18. Slows the aging process
19. Improves skin tone
20. Increases energy levels