Here are some tips to motivate yourself to workout:

• Set realistic goals
• Create a schedule
• Find enjoyable activities
• Get a workout buddy
• Reward yourself
• Track progress
• Maintain a positive environment
• Invest in quality gears
• Visualize success
• Mix in music or podcasts
• Start small
• Prioritize consistency

You may enjoy exercising because it feels good, relieves stress, or gives you a runner’s high. You may also enjoy it because it allows you to think or zone out.

Thanks for sharing these tips! I really need some motivation to kickstart my workout routine. I've set a goal to lose some weight this year, so I appreciate any advice. What about the fitness center fitness connection? Sometimes getting started is the hardest part, but I know once I get into a routine, I'll start feeling better both physically and mentally.

I work part-time, always on my feet, walking quickly, and also take care of a very energetic 4-year-old one afternoon/evening a week. But that doesn’t feel like enough, so I go to the gym for circuit training 3-4 times a week, moving at a fast pace! I’ve been doing this for 15 years, and it’s just part of my routine now. I enjoy it and plan to keep going as long as I can.

I follow a healthy diet, counting calories daily—obsessive? Maybe, but it works for me. I allow myself treats, but only occasionally, and once a week, I have a ‘light’ day with no cooked food except a bowl of soup—my detox day!

I’m a healthy 9st 7lbs, with no sign of osteoporosis—at over 60, I’m pretty pleased with that!

Set clear goals, track progress, and reward yourself. Find a workout buddy or fun activities. Schedule sessions like appointments.