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93 - 20 life hacks for greater consistency in health and gym attendance

Fitness Food Finances
Fitness Food Finances
Episode • Nov 14, 2023 • 51m

Change your story from CANT to DONT
then change it again to WILL


1. Set Clear Goals: Define specific, achievable fitness goals. Knowing what you want to achieve can help motivate you to stick with your gym routine.

2. Create a Schedule: Plan your workouts in advance and incorporate them into your daily or weekly schedule. Treat gym time as non-negotiable, just like any other appointment.

3. Find a Workout Partner: Partnering with a friend or family member can make the gym more enjoyable and provide you with external accountability.

4. Choose a Convenient Gym: Select a gym that is close to your home or workplace to minimize travel time, making it easier to commit to your routine.

5. Morning Workouts: Consider working out in the morning before other daily responsibilities can interfere with your gym plans.

6. Pack Your Gym Bag: Prepare your gym bag the night before with everything you need, so you're ready to go when it's time for your workout.

7. Variety in Workouts: Avoid boredom and plateaus by diversifying your workouts. Incorporate a mix of cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

8. Track Your Progress: Keep a workout journal or use a fitness app to monitor your progress. Seeing improvements can be highly motivating.

9. Reward Yourself: Create a reward system for reaching your fitness goals, whether it's a treat, a new workout outfit, or a massage.

10. Stay Accountable: Share your goals with a coach, personal trainer, or online community. Being accountable to someone else can help maintain consistency.

11. Visualization and Mental Health: Use the gym as a place for mental clarity and visualization. Consider it your sanctuary for brainstorming, goal setting, and reducing stress.

12. Fitness Challenges: Participate in fitness challenges, such as a charity run, a local triathlon, or a weightlifting competition, to give your workouts a purpose.

13. Music and Podcast Time: Designate your gym sessions as a time to listen to your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks. It's an opportunity to catch up on entertainment while working on your fitness.

14. Dress the Part: Invest in stylish gym clothes that make you feel confident and excited to hit the gym. Looking good can be a motivation in itself.

15. Gym Playlist Power: Create a unique and motivating gym playlist that gets you pumped up and ready to work out.

16. Gym Date Night: Turn your gym time into a date night by bringing your significant other along. You can encourage each other and strengthen your relationship while getting fit.

17. Post-Workout Treats: Reward yourself with a healthy, delicious post-workout smoothie or snack. It's an instant gratification for a job well done.

18. Progress Photos: Take weekly or monthly progress photos to visually track your transformation. Seeing the changes can keep you motivated.

19. Work Toward a Special Event: Plan to look and feel your best for an upcoming event like a wedding, vacation, or reunion. Your motivation will be fueled by the desire to show off your progress.

20. Exercise as Social Time: Join group fitness classes or sports leagues. This way, going to the gym becomes a social activity, and you'll look forward to spending time with like-minded people.


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