Not everyone instantly loves the gym. Many people are too intimidated to even step through the doors. Or others just have a really hard time working it into their routine, so they go in spurts and never see changes because they haven’t committed fully. It’s also important to note that you don’t want to stress out about the gym. If you miss a day because your kid has an activity – so be it. Life happens. If it becomes a stress inducer, it negates the healthy benefits!
With that being said, how do you learn to enjoy the gym so that you can make changes to your body and start living a healthier lifestyle? Below are 12 tips for you to consider:
Bring a friend
Create a routine
Workout on the same days and times each week. This way it becomes part of your routine and fits into your everyday life. Once it’s a habit, you removing the overthinking that can stop you from going. Plus, you’ll start to see the same people each day and become more comfortable. This also enables you to schedule your workouts into your every day life and is just another check on the to-do list, like showering and brushing your teeth.