Overcoming the Workout Worries

Let's face it - we all have motivational issues. No matter who you are, or what type of personality you claim, there will be a day (or two dozen) that you regrettably suit up for your afternoon workout and complain relentlessly as you drag yourself to your local gym. Yes, you are human.

Fortunatley, there are a number of little tricks you can adopt to help make the "exercise blues" just a little less painstaking. I recently came a cross a great list of workout suggestions that just might boost the task's excitment level...

1. Ask for Advice - You pay for a gym membership, as well as those physically-fit looking individuals that run around in uniforms while you nearly kill yourself on the elliptical machine; use them to your benefit! Ask the trainers what types of machines they would recommed, and see what they say. Who knows, they might actually know what they're taking about ;)

2. Slow Start - It's VERY important not to jump into your training too quickly; to overwhelm yourself is a detriment to your long-term workout plan. Take your time, let your body adjust correctly, and it will be much more enjoyable in the long run.

3. Find a Friend - I have always found this to be an helpful motivation tool. Working out always seems so much more enjoyable when someone's braving it with you! Next time you head to the gym, grab a friend, and make it a social outing for the both of you. Keep each other accountable.

4. Go Every Day - You need to establish a routine. Busy days will always unmask themselves in your life; forsake that hour of television at night, or the binge-eating episode after getting home from school or work. They say it takes approximately 2 weeks to establish a routine; just get yourself there, and the rest will come.

5. Vary Your Intensity - You do not have to work yourself to exhaustion everyday. That important thing is to have light days and heavy days to look forward to. Variation is key. Write out a good schedule for yourself that specifys which days are easy, moderate, and hard.

6. Know Your Limits - Your body can only handle so much at once; it is important to gradually improve your workouts as oppposed to starting out extremely hard and robbing your body of the opportunity to adjust. A little soreness is good, yet, pain is not.

7. Establish a Goal - Many times, individuals decide they want to get in shape but do not have a long-term goal to guide them. Goals give you a vision and purpose for your actions. Establish a goal and you will be much more motivated to achieve it.

8. Music - Create your own "workout" mix and download it onto your IPod or Mp3 player. This will give you something to engage in while working hard.

So...there are a few good beginner workout tips. Check out http://www.workout-planet.com/8-workout-tips-for-beginners/ to see a more detailed version of the list. I have found it very helpful in my quest for physical success. Hope this is beneficial!