Stay motivated to exercise

1. Find a workout buddy

Exercising with a friend who has similar goals to you can be more fun and motivating for the both of you. Working out together will help push you both in the right direction to reach your shared goals.

Most importantly, knowing that your mate is standing outside the gate waiting for you on a cold winters morning will certainly get you out of bed. This will also help you to become a more consistent runner and exercise enthusiast
 
2. Create your own workout playlist

Whether it's on iTunes, Spotify or another music programme, creating the perfect playlist will give you the motivation to get up and get moving while listening to it. Listening to the right upbeat music while working out has also been suggested to increase the length of your workout!

3. New workout gear

You don’t have to spend loads of money, but treating yourself to some new workout kit is an exciting prospect and will spur you on to get them on as soon as possible and to have yourself a confident workout! Plus, you'll look good doing it.

4. Change it up

We all need change and variety to keep ourselves motivated, so whether it's taking on a new workout class, joining a sports group or a change of scenery when outdoor exercising, do something different and new that you will thank yourself for later.
 
5. Reward yourself

Find something you'd like to work towards so you can strive to achieve just that, such as fitting into a pair of jeans you've bought yourself. Maybe even treating yourself to something new each month to enjoy and reward yourself for your exercise.

Rewarding yourself when you reach your target is great. Be sure to be setting effective goals that are realistic but challenging enough to make the reward feel all the more worth while.

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