I love that I am exercising more each week now than ever before. I feel reinvigorated and more youthful. My body is leaner and stronger and even more flexible than it was years ago. But it hasn’t all come easy. Anyone who has come a long way with their fitness will tell you the battle is with your mind. Boredom, lack of focus, and a lack of tenacity can undo weeks of work in just a few days. So how do you overcome the boredom of an exercise routine?
Boot Camp
I love boot camps. They are such a great way to test your fitness level. Boot camps can push you harder to achieve more. The sense of satisfaction you can get at the end more than makes up for the fatigue you’re feeling. There is an annual boot camp open to all fitness levels in Hyde Park. You can click here to find out what is best to wear at weekend boot camp. Boot camps are also a great way to network with other people just like you. I’ve met plenty of other online fitness friends in the flesh this way.
Yoga Retreat
Whether you already commit to a weekly Yoga class or not, a retreat will help you develop your practice further. It’s great to meet other people interested in the health benefits of Yoga. It also helps you to become more interested in Yoga itself. Learn new poses, or just attend to feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
In the meantime, explore this online library of yoga poses to find new postures and mix up your routine.
Mix It Up
Swap out one or two of your regular activities. Instead of running on a Tuesday, go swimming. Instead of an hour in the gym on Friday, head to the squash court. If you make swaps every four weeks or so, you shouldn’t find yourself getting stuck in a rut. It’s a great way to increase your all round fitness too. Different exercises and activities deliver different physical benefits.
Try Something New
If you’ve never tried rock climbing before, why not book into your local indoor centre for a taster session? How about skiing? If you’ve never picked up a rugby ball then now is definitely the time to try that! Finding new sports and activities is the perfect way to test your body out in new situations. Stretch the limits of your current abilities and use your new activity to enhance your body further.
Train For An Event
Now could be a great time to enter yourself into a race or event. If you’ve been running for a while, why not try out a 5k fun run? For the more seasoned runner, you could try a half marathon! Set yourself the challenge to inspire you to better yourself. Find a training programme online, or speak to your running club.
Image credit: Phil Roeder – https://flic.kr/p/htj69gKeeping fit can sometimes be lonely, especially if you do a lot of exercises alone at home. There are some great apps to help you track your progress and that of your friends. Alternatively, why not use FaceBook to compare notes on your successes and achievements? Everyone gets a little bored with the same old things every day. See what you can do to spice up your fitness.