How do I stay committed to my workout?

Since the new year has begun, many of us are trying to get ourselves back to the gym and into a routine. We start off motivated and excited, but then life gets in the way and many of us fade off after a few weeks. Here are a few ways to help stay committed in 2019:

1. Find a workout routine that is right for you! There are so many different options nowadays, such as high-intensity workouts, strength-based workouts, yoga, pilates, etc. There’s something out there for everyone.
2. Find a work-out buddy! Working out with a friend will make the time pass quicker and keep you both accountable.
3. Create a routine! Research says it takes 21 days to form a habit.
4. Create an “accountability reward”; create a goal for yourself and if you achieve that goal treat yourself to something nice! Maybe treat yourself to some new workout clothes, a massage, etc.
5. Make sure your fitness goals fit into a 90-day window. For instance, you may have a long-term goal to lose 50lbs; but may have a short-term goal to lose 20lb in 90 days.
6. Schedule a 5K, 10K, half marathon, triathlon, fun-run, mud-run, obstacle course etc. That way you have a goal that you are working towards completing.

Visit your local chiropractor to keep your body functioning optimally as you continue to reach for your fitness goals.

Dr. Lindsay Fierman
Chiropractic Physician