{"id":11196,"date":"2014-02-14T06:48:35","date_gmt":"2014-02-14T14:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=11196"},"modified":"2014-02-14T06:48:35","modified_gmt":"2014-02-14T14:48:35","slug":"exercise-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/exercise-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Get Motivated To Exercise (Even when it’s cold outside!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We all know that working out is good for us and that we should plan on regular heart-rate elevation.\u00a0 But when the air outside is frigid and the couch looks so cozy, how do you motivate yourself to lace up and get going?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I was a kid and had to go to the doctor, my mom always found a way to sweeten the deal.\u00a0 Before I could let the dread and worry of uncomfortable exams or painful shots go to my head, she reminded me that after it was all over, we\u2019d be making a trip to the toy store.\u00a0 When I could have been thinking about needles and stabs, instead I was imagining the new doll that I would be playing with hours later.<\/p>\n

I think of my mom\u2019s trickery whenever I am second-guessing a trip to the gym.\u00a0 I know there are real benefits to regular exercise in terms of heart and bone health, but when the temperatures are in the single digits and tucking into bread and soup sounds a lot more inviting, a small incentive is a big help!<\/p>\n

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When it\u2019s time to go to the gym, instead of thinking about being sweaty and tired, I look forward to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Reading Juicy Magazine Articles \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Sure, the doctor\u2019s office only had Highlights Magazine, but at the gym they have a whole rack of magazines that I don\u2019t subscribe to at home.\u00a0 Before I get started, I find the magazines with the most eye-catching articles, hop on the treadmill or elliptical trainer, and plan that I won\u2019t stop until I\u2019ve at least finished one magazine and sometimes two.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Catching up on TV Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gym-going can be a pricey extra expense. \u00a0So one way that I made gym dues easier to swallow was by canceling cable at home.\u00a0 (In my area monthly gym dues are much less expensive than a monthly cable bill.)\u00a0 The machines at the gym have TV screens built in, and so now it\u2019s a reward to go and catch up on my favorite shows.\u00a0 Instead of appointment television, it\u2019s appointment exercise.\u00a0 I barely notice all of the calories I\u2019m burning as plots twist and turn in front of me.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Listening to Favorite Dance Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

I made a play-list of songs that make me want to dance and save it for when I\u2019m at the gym.\u00a0 I always get a more intense workout when the songs are ones that make me feel good and encourage me to move.\u00a0 Plus, with ear buds locked in tight, no one knows that I have Best Day of My Life on repeat.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Hydrating with Spa-Style Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a good hearty workout comes sweat, and if I want to keep going and have plenty of stamina, lots of water is required.\u00a0 By adding cucumber slices and a squeeze of lemon or lime, the water becomes so much more interesting than simple tap water alone.\u00a0 It reminds me of going to the spa or getting a nice massage, except all of these feel good endorphins are ones I\u2019m creating by way of runner\u2019s high.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Wearing Confidence-Inspiring Clothing<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I\u2019m lifting weights or hefting a kettlebell and checking out my form in the mirror, I can\u2019t help but notice what I\u2019m wearing.\u00a0 Even though it\u2019s easy to throw on sweatpants or an old t-shirt, when I wear something figure-flattering not only is it easier to see what I\u2019m doing, it raises my confidence and makes me ready to dig in for more.<\/p>\n

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Do you find it harder to workout in the winter?\u00a0 If so, how do you motivate yourself to do it anyway?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Image Credit: \u00a0Photos by Cadry Nelson<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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