Making it to the gym after a long day can sometimes be a bit tricky and going to the gym consistently after a long day at work or in class can be even trickier. Despite this, there are some easy everyday habit changes you can make to help get you on the right track to a more consistent gym routine!
Picking out your gym clothes the night before.
Decision fatigue is a very real thing, especially after you’ve just gotten home from a long day at work. Who wants to make going to the gym more complicated than it may already feel? Picking and laying out your clothes the night before allows you to grab and go.
Plan your workouts ahead of time.
If working out isn’t an established part of your daily routine, walking into a packed gym can definitely be intimidating. You may want to turn around and leave or head straight over to the cardio machines. Try sitting down every Sunday to plan out your gym days and look up new or different exercises you may want to try. From there, write out each day's plan. You can practice the movements at home so there's less guessing when you're at the gym! You can also see if your gym offers classes. Group exercise classes are a fun and stress-free way to ensure you get that movement in.
Have a snack and water bottle ready to go.
Have easy-to-grab, nutrient-dense snacks ready to go. Right after you pick out those gym clothes, head down to the kitchen, prepare tomorrow’s snack, and fill up a water bottle to sip on and refill throughout the day.
Set an alarm.
Choose a workout time that works best with your schedule and start setting an alarm for that time every day. If you exercise at the same time every day, it will naturally become a habit.
Shift your mentality.
How you feel about yourself and about exercise will translate directly into your workouts. Exercise should be enjoyable. It should never be a punishment for things you’ve eaten. Start each day at the gym with an intention and with your short and long-term goals front of mind!
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