Lets face it; there are some days where we just don’t want to work out. I mean everyone deserves a break right? Although this is true, there are sometimes where working out will actually make you feel better. The hardest part is simply getting out of bed, changing into gym clothes, and actually walking into the gym. I’m not suggesting that it is necessary to have a very challenging workout of these “lazy days”, but just moving for half an hour can make a difference.
Working out actually causes the mind to produce endorphins, which help an individual feel both more peaceful and happy in all aspects of their life. There is no reason at all to feel guilty about a lazy day work out, according to studies, women actually loose more weight by doing lower intensity cardio for a longer amount of time. For example, doing the elliptical for 50 minutes would be more beneficial then running on the treadmill for 30.
Here are some tips that I use when having trouble getting myself to the gym and surviving the workout:
1 Choose the elliptical or bike: The treadmill and stair master are simple not a lazy day option. Running and stair climbing both require high energy and endurance. Both the elliptical and bike provide a good work out with a wide variety of varying levels.
2. Plan ahead: Before you leave your house bring a book, magazine, or movie to distract you. Chances are that if you bring an activity that you are interested in, your workout will go by much faster. I always download an episode of my favorite TV show onto my ipod and watch it while on the machine.
3. Convince a friend to go to the gym with you: This way you will be forced to actually go and you will have someone to keep you company while you are working out.
4. Walking is actually a great workout: Although underrated, walking is a great form of exercise. Instead of sitting in a stuffy gym, enjoy the outdoors and go for a walk.
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