Motivation Monday – Working Out

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5 Tips to a Workout Fit for YOU
Over the years my workout routines have varied from competitive sport to typical gym workouts to bootcamps to weight training to running to periods of idleness.  While a younger me was mainly focused on working out to keep my body in tip top shape the 40 something me is much more interested in being the healthiest me I can be.  If I’m being 100% honest I do have the expectation to actually look fit but I have learned that will only happen with consistency.  Life gets in the way more than I care to admit but today I’m sharing what works for me to keep my workouts from becoming nonexistent.
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Having gear I can feel confident and comfortable in is really important to me.  I do not want to be out running in pants that are rolling down nor do I want to be wearing a top so tight I feel restricted. Choosing sports bras which offer good support but don’t break the bank (I love these from Target) and tops that stay put so I’m not in the middle of doing burpees worrying about everyone seeing my belly is also top on my list.  I love zella and nike crop pants and typically try to add one new pair each season when they are marked down but I’m loving these cropped pants from Gap and they are 40% off!   Tops are more of a struggle and when I’m on my heavier side I tend to wear the typical baggy t-shirt.  These tops from GAP are so much cuter!  Shorts are kind of a hit or miss for me.  If I’m going to be doing any running they are really not too practical due to “chub rub”.  Those of you who are curvier like me totally know what I’m saying!  I do love this pair from Athleta that is 4.5″. And I cannot stress enough how important it is to have good shoes!  You need a great base and keeping your feet in good shape is a game changer.
Workout Equipment
My preferred workout is at the gym but there are times I need a way to get a workout in at home. Taking a walk or heading out for a run is easy enough and there are so many body weight exercises which also provide an amazing workout.  This is the equipment I have at home which is not too expensive to have on hand.  You need only head to Pinterest and search for at home workouts to find plenty of workouts, some as short as 15-20 minutes, to help you work up a sweat.  As I’ve gotten older it is also definitely a priority to stretch and even take a yoga class or something similar to help prevent injury.
5 Tips to a Workout Fit for YOU
Personally, I have to have some fit friends to keep me accountable!  I am not into working out alone at all.  If you are one of those people who is motivated by video tapes at home then I envy you because I just cannot and will cheat every time.  Knowing there is a trainer waiting on me with a class full of people who know I’m suppose to be there is much more likely to motivate me.  Plus, I will admit I love the social aspect of having friends at the gym who support and motivate me.  Having some sort of fitness tracker such as a Fit Bit or an Apple Watch can also be a great motivator.  My little furry friend loves when I’m being accountable to my 10K steps a day.
5 Tips to a Workout Fit for YOU
Honestly, finding a way to fit in a workout every day is sometimes easier said than done.  My advice is to treat your workout the same way you would a doctors appointment or a date with your girlfriends. Add your workouts to the calendar each week!  For me, working out at 5:30am is a sure thing but if I sleep in I need to easily see what my other options are.  By adding all the possible workouts to the schedule there is NO EXCUSE to miss a workout.
5 Tips to a Workout Fit for YOU

The very biggest thing to remember is you need to find a workout that is fit for YOU!  Just as we will never have the same taste in clothes, love for the same food or have the same occupation we will not all love the same type of workout. Finding what you love best will insure you will want to do it!  My friends love weightlifting and I really do not at all so I’m more likely to hit that snooze button. Cardio dance (kind of like zumba) makes me feel like I’m just having a great time and the time goes by so fast.  While training for a long run gives me such a sense of accomplishment it also really takes a toll on my body so I have definitely traded it in.  Maybe you have small children and the best workout is going to the park and actually being active with them and that totally works.  You do the workout that is best for YOU!

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