Staying On Track With Home Workouts

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Between working from home, gym closures, and social distancing rules, I’m sure quarantine has discouraged a lot of our workout routines. In the beginning I know it definitely through me for a curve ball. I went from going to the yoga studio 1-2 times a day, to having to completely restructure my routine. It can be hard to keep yourself motivated and stay consistent during these times – yet now more than ever it is so important to incorporate some form of exercise into your day. Here are a few ways that have helped me stay on track:

SET SHORT TERM GOALS

There’s nothing better than seeing your hard work pay off – this is why I like to make attainable goals to help keep myself motivated. These goals don’t need to be huge, for example, if I was only able to work out for 30 minutes one day, maybe the next day my goal is to make it 45 minutes. Or upping my weight for certain exercises if the day before I only did bodyweight exercises. Whatever your goal may be, I guarantee if you write it down and see that progress, you will feel that much better.

SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUTS

Sticking to a schedule during these crazy times is so so so important, I can’t stress that enough. Not only does it help you achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself, but it keeps you accountable to yourself. I plan my workouts for the week (M-F), and I leave the weekend open because that is what is attainable for me. Since I never really know what my weekend will consist of, taking away the pressure of having to workout on these days has helped me stick to my weekday goals.

CHANGE IT UP

Repeating anything day in and day out is a recipe for boredom. It’s no different when it comes to your workouts, that is why it is crucial to keep your routine fun and interesting. For example, if I did a youtube workout one day, the next day I’ll do a workout from The Sculpt Society (TSS) App. The good thing about TSS is that I know each week when the new workouts will come out, so those are the days that I will schedule these. The rest of the days I schedule my IG or Youtube workout accounts I follow.

REST

If I’m being completely honest, this one is the hardest for me. As much as I know rest days are just as important as exercising, it’s tough for me to do “nothing.” What has helped me become more okay with rest days is literally telling myself that these are the days my muscles get to recover in order to come back stronger and prevent fatigue. Sounds silly, but hey it’s what works for me! Rest days look different for everyone, so do whatever your body is telling you.

How do you stay motivated? I would love to hear your tips!