How to Get Over a Bad Workout

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When you first start getting active, workouts can seem challenging and overwhelming. Over time, many people start loving the activity as it helps improve mood and has many other benefits. Then one bad day comes and brings stress because you think that suddenly you don’t enjoy your workout anymore. The truth is that probably nothing has changed, you just had one bad workout. Here’s how to get over it and get back on track.

Long Walk

Nothing can help you gather your thoughts and unwind like a long walk can. If you’ve just finished a bad workout and are starting to doubt everything about it, a simple walk may be all you need to recover physically and mentally.

Yoga

Yoga gives you certain benefits you can’t get from other workouts. Clear your mind by focusing on the positions, breathing, and stretching your body, and you’ll soon be over whatever it was about working out that made you feel bad.

Don’t Give Up

You may be tempted, but don’t give up on an activity just because of one or two bad sessions. Take your time and keep going!