7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to go to the Gym

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"All progress takes place outside the comfort zone"
You hear your 5:00 am alarm, and instead of popping up from the bed, sleep and laziness takes over your body and mind. Where did all your inspiration and motivation go from the prior night?
Inspirational quotes are a good place to revive our fitness commitment, and music can be a pleasing and enjoyable path to getting into a fitness groove. Keep them both in your back pocket when you need a mantra to get you through this, but there are other proven methods to help get you fired up in the first place.
Make your workout routine a habit with these eleven scientifically proven - and expert ways to get (and stay) motivated for the long haul.

1. DRESS UP FOR A WORKOUT

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Who does’nt love playing dress up? In many ways, pulling on a sweatshirt or a pair of yoga pants is even more important than heading out the door to go to the gym. Research has suggested that our brains are susceptible to “enclothed cognition,” a technical way of saying that dressing for the occasion can help increase your ambition and motivation to complete a chosen task. If you’re in full workout mode head to toe, you’re far more likely to abort your plan.

2. FIND A WORKOUT PARTNER

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It is very helpful to have an accountability partner, so make plans with friends to have a joint workout. Feeling that someone else is counting on you to go to that mission will make it less likely to abort. Even better, seeing your friend perform—running a longer distance or lifting heavier weights, may also give you the motivation to push yourself and have a competition, and you can share tips and celebrate each other’s progress.

3. BE AN EARLY BIRD

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By getting up early in the morning before everyone else and heading to the gym before you start your day, you’ve successfully avoided the 8-10 hours you’d be spending to motivate going to gym. Exercising can be energizing but only if making it an ideal morning routine. If you wait for too long, you might feel tired to go and most probably skip for the day. Getting out of bed may be tough those first few mornings, but once you’ve established a rhythm, you’ll be glad you did.

4. CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE

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Even if you’re fond of having a habit, repeating the same exercises and routine over and over can become monotonous. To avoid boredom and keeping the spark alive, try re-arranging the order or substituting alternatives of exercises. By switching things up, you’ll keep both your body and mind invested in the activity and will never get bored.

5. VISUALIZE BEING SUCCESSFUL

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Closing your eyes and imagining what it would look and feel like to achieve a goal or to complete an exercise, we can always prepare ourselves physically and psychologically for the task at hand. If you’re feeling down and considering skipping a workout, try sitting down for a few minutes to visualize how you’d feel if you went to the gym and how it would bring you one step closer to your goal.

6. GET RID OF OBSTACLES

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Maybe something is blocking your gym trip. Is the coffeemaker not working? Do you not like your gym’s location or your instructors? Find the problem and take action to resolve the problem so you have a clear and unobstructed path toward your goals.

7. GET A TRAINER

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Certified fitness instructors increase the cost of your workout, but they also add a lot of value. An expert trainer can design your schedule based on your goals, show you the use of equipment, and provide tips on nutrition. You may not need their assistance for long, but having them present while you start out could be really helpful.

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