Motivation Monday: 38 Ways to Beat Exercise Boredom

It can be hard to find your Monday Motivation when your bored with your workout! 


Working out should not be a "chore." It should be something you look forward to. And if you are constantly changing it up and finding new things to add to the mix, you will likely never be bored!

Here are 38 ways to Beat that Exercise Boredom:

1. Go for a hike.
2. Go horseback riding.
3. Change up your lifting workout every 4-8 weeks.
4. Make a (short term) goal (Ex. Complete 10 full pushups by week 4).
5. Make a (long term) goal (Ex. Complete a half marathon in 5 months).
6. Make a new Playlist.
7. Join a walking/running club.
8. Listen to Podcasts/Audio Books while working out.
9. Sign up for a Charity Event.
10. Hula Hoop.
11. Hot Yoga.
12. Table Tennis.
13. Take a spin class.
14. Multi-task with Circuit Training.
15. Join an Online Fitness Community.
16. Get new workout apparel - shoes, shirts, shorts, headbands, etc.
17. Get a new workout "gadget," like a fancy heartrate monitor or step counter.
18. Workout at a different time of the day than what you are used to.
19. Write down 10 reasons you workout. Place this list somewhere you'll see multiple times a day.
20. Always use machines? Try free weights or cables or resistance bands.
21. Go for a long bike ride.
22. Swim laps.
23. Play beach volleyball.
24. Live near a lake? Go paddle boating. 
25. Take dance lessons.
26. Try Pilates.
27. Check out Tony Horton's P90X. 
28. Always run or walk? Mix it up with the Stair Master, Elliptical, Stair Stepper or Bike.
29. Take a new group class you've always wanted to take, but never got around to taking. (Ex. Zumba)
30. Mow the lawn.
31. Go to a track and do sprints.
32. Indoor wall-climbing.
33. Have kids? Wash the car together! (Ok, so you don't really have to have kids for this!)
34. Jump rope.
35. See how many sit-ups you can do in between each commercial of an hour-long show/movie or more.
36. Wii-Fit. Need I say more?
37. Take a martial arts, Tae-Bo or kickboxing class.
38. Get your booty in gear - participate in a Boot Camp.

If, after reading this list of 38 Ways to Beat (Exercise) Boredom you are still bored, then perhaps it's just your attitude that needs an adjustment!


Clearly there are many more than 38 Ways to Beat this Boredom! So tell me - how do you beat exercise boredom? What are some good ideas (activities - things to do) to add to this list?


CHEERS!



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Motivation Monday: Stuck in a (Career) Rut?

How many days have you been stuck in your cubicle at work, watching the clock tick and realizing that 5 minutes has seemed like an eternity?

Don't be stuck in that position any longer - you owe it to you! But before you get up and out, you must consider 3 Important Things:

1. I don't want to be here, but do I know where I want to be? Just because you are unhappy with your current position and/or company, doesn't mean you really know what you would rather be doing. If you know that where you are at currently is just not it, perhaps this list of 15 things might "Ignite the Spark."
2. Why the clock ticks slowly. Have you thought about why you feel like your position is dead end? Is it lacking challenge for you? Does the subject matter bore you? Are you in an environment that doesn't fit your personality? Make sure you understand that.
3. Financial. Does your current position financially satisfy you? If you didn't have that income and/or benefits, would you be okay? Do you have enough saved if you left today with nothing else lined up?

If, after taking in those 3 things you are confident in moving up, on and out, perhaps you've reached the end of (that) road. 

And in that case, I say - Carry On!

CHEERS!

Motivation Monday

Since my Blog has grown and I have found that there are so many things to discuss and provide, I will be moving forward with more "themed" days. 

Mondays will be, "Motivation Monday." We could all use that extra push on Mondays (along with that extra coffee)!

One of my most favorite motivational quotes belongs to Jim Rohn, who says, "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."

Motivation comes from within, but is typically driven by or sustained by an outside force (person, thought, action, etc.). What is motivating for one person, will not necessarily be motivating for the next. Some are motivated by a need, others by a want. 

What's important is that you find your motivation. If you don't have any - get some. Without it, you won't form a habit and without a positive habit in place, you likely will not form positive change.

When it comes to your health, fitness and overall vibrant lifestyle - think about my 3 thoughts/questions to find your own motivation: 

• What do you want to accomplish? Set the goal, write it down and have it in your view. You'll be more likely to stay motivated.
• What will the outcome of goal achievement mean for you? (Weight loss, vibrancy, healthier, happier, fitter, etc?) Use motivation as your bridge to that place.
• Just do it. Stop being lazy.

And back to Mr. Rohn, "Motivation is what gets you started....." So what are you waiting for? Get started today - after all, remember last weekend when you said, "Starting on Monday.....?!?"

Stay tuned for next Monday when I'll give you my ways to beat your exercise boredom!