Just Kidding!

I actually sorta, kinda, don’t like it, BUT! The gym is less crowded, there is more available equipment and parking spaces.

Tonight I absolutely, positively, did NOT feel like working out.

1. It was ‘that time of the month’

2. I was considering performing cardio at home while watching tv.

3. The gym seemed dead, boring and unexciting.

So what did I do????

I WORKED OUT - I stopped contemplating, stopped complaining, stopped considering my options…and TOOK ACTION.

I closed my eyes, walked into the gym, slid my membership card and started warming up.

Instead of my usual 5 minute workout, I decided to extend it for 10 minutes. While warming up, I started ENVISIONING my strength training workout - I examined what equipment was being used and how long it will take to complete my circuit before my kickboxing class started at 7. (I arrived at 630)

SO!!!! I ended up having  a GREAT workout. I performed 2 exercises each for chest, back and shoulders.

HERE are my tips for working out when you are depressed about workin out in the winter time:

1. Envision WHY you are training and what you want to look like.

2. Warm up longer than normal

3. Dedicate 30 minutes minimum to exercising - if you don’t like it, then you can leave. (usually you are revved up by that time.)

4. Think INTENSITY

5. Perform different and fun exercises.

6. Take a class that forces you tos tay for an entire hour.

 
Take  a class when you don’t want to train! YOU will feel guilty if you leave before the hour is over!