How to Stay Motivated to Exercise

It's so important to exercise and it's a big part of

being healthy but it's also really important that you enjoy it.

I used to take dance classes but I decided to quit two years ago,

instead I bought a gym membership card. When I didn't feel like

going to dance class, I still had to go because otherwise I would have

missed out of the dance routine. But when you have a gym membership card

you can go whenever you want to and let's face it, that could lead to you never

going to the gym. That's why I'm giving you 5 tips on how you can stay

motivated to go to the gym and exercise!

Set a Goal

Set a goal for yourself and reward

yourself when you reach that goal! Remember

to make your goals realistic and not to drastic, take

one step at a time. If you want for example to be 

able to run 10 kilometers, start by setting yourself

smaller goals that will lead to that big goal.

Change things up a bit

Don't always do the same exercises, you will

get bored after a while and eventually give up.

You can for example do cardio two days a week

and lift weights one day a week, whatever works for you.

Music

I can't exercise without my music, it makes

it ten times more fun to exercise with music.

Listen to upbeat music, music that makes you 

want to move! Just remember to change up

your playlist once in a while. My current favorite

 songs to workout are:

American Boy - Estelle & Kanye

Flawless Remix - Beyoncé & Nicki Minaj

Euphoria - Loreen

Womanizer - Britney Spears

Eat right & Healthy

It makes so much difference if you eat right 

before and after gym and also a great tip is to 

never go to the gym when you are hungry or right

after you've eaten. It's said to be good for you to

eat a banana or porridge before you exercise.

Take Days Off

Don't try to go to the gym or exercise everyday you don't

want to overtrain. It is really important to let your body rest

 and recharge your batteries. Do something that you love on

your rest days, watch your favorite movie, eat ice-cream, read

a book, anything! Not only are the rest days important for your

physical health but also your mental health.

-Fjóla