In the fitness community, there are endless ongoing conversations about motivation and how to motivate yourself to stick to a workout routine. After all, consistency is key and you’ll never make progress if you don’t make it to the gym in the first place. So many people have different tips and tricks for motivating yourself to exercise, ranging from tracking your workouts on a calendar to rewarding yourself with a treat to simply using willpower to force yourself to do it.
Well, we have our own number one tip for sticking to a workout schedule that has worked for us consistently for years, and we think you’ll like it because we find that it really works.
Here goes: if you want to make sure you get your workout in for the day, the only thing you have to do is get your workout clothes on, lace up your sneakers, and take the first step toward getting to your workout. Whether that means stepping outside, getting into your car, or just moving to your living room to jump on your yoga mat.
Because once you’re already at the gym and all dressed to workout, the chances of you turning around and going home are super low. All it takes is that first step toward your workout and you’re set up for actually completing your routine for the day.
So next time you need a bit of extra motivation, just put your shoes on. That’s all it takes.
