Were you going really well with your fitness routine but now you’re stuck in a rut? Believe me, you’re not alone. We know it’s frustrating but we’ve got some solutions from Australian Women’s Health magazine for four of the most common reasons your workout regime has gone awry…
1. The New Job. It can take quite a lot of time and effort to get up to speed in a new job and that can play havoc with your fitness regime. To get your mojo back, ask around your workplace and find out who manages to fit regular exercise into their busy work schedule. Maybe they squeeze in a lunch time visit to the gym or maybe they stop there on their way home. Whatever they do, find out what their daily routine is and try adopting it for yourself. And if you need some motivation to get started, why not ask them if you can workout with them.
2. The Big Move. No doubt about it, moving house is a big deal and it can take weeks to get everything unpacked and a normal routine reinstated. Here’s a couple of hints – pack your workout gear last, so it’s easily accessible when you start unpacking. Before you move, check out where the closest gym is and map out your driving route ahead of time, so you know exactly where you’re going. Don’t forget, if you keep up your exercise routine you’ll have a whole lot more energy to get through those boxes much faster.
3. The Injury. Yep, this one is a killer, especially if you’ve had to sit on the couch for weeks or even months. Getting back off the couch can be a challenge. Firstly, set a goal for your fitness level when you can resume exercising – this will help you look beyond your current injury and towards your future fitness. Secondly, consult with your doctor about what exercise is possible with your injury, so when you’re back on your feet you won’t be starting at the beginning.
4. The New Baby. Argh, those extra post-baby kilos and lack of sleep. Finding time for a workout can be difficult, but if you can squeeze regular exercise in while your partner or mother is looking after the baby, you’ll find you have a whole lot more energy to get through the day and enjoy the new addition to your family. And ladies, don’t stress yourself out by trying to drop the baby weight in record time. If you add any exercise at all to your day the weight will come off.
Getting back into regular exercise can be tough once you’ve broken your routine, but don’t give up. Set yourself a goal, find that thing that got you motivated in the first place and make a start today.
