Training is hard, especially when you are stuck at home and have no motivation whatsoever. Whether it’s for health or appearance, it’s important that you work out regularly and for the long term. You don’t have to go to a gym, because working out at home is possible whether you are a beginner or an advanced exerciser. Motivation is one of the main obstacles to achieving it. In this article, let’s focus on the right tips to boost it.
Set goals
Setting goals is a source of motivation because it allows you to measure the efforts already made and those still to be made. They differ from one person to another. For beginners, some start training because they need to stabilize their health, for example, because of heart and circulation problems.
Others train to lose weight or to get into supermodel shape. On the other hand, sports enthusiasts train to continue to build their minds, maintain or improve their performance, and become a famous fit girl, for example.
Buy sportswear that you like
Many people say that buying new workout clothes at least makes you want to work out. And as you progress, sportswear helps improve your performance. It will help you feel good about yourself and build your confidence.
Before you buy, consider the following criteria:
- Choose a style that suits your body type. If you have a rectangular body shape, look for outfits with rounded cutouts and fancy details around the hips and buttocks. If you have a spoon-shaped body, choose clothes that mark your waist, for example, with princess-like cutouts, but that soften your hips and buttocks. And if you have an hourglass shape, dare to wear clothes close to the body but not too tight.
- Choose comfortable, stretchy, moisture-wicking fabrics such as cotton, lycra, Coolmax, and elastane.
- Choose colors that suit your taste. Between dark colors and fun or fluorescent colors, everything is possible.
- Choose light shoes that fit your feet perfectly. They should also be stable and flexible.
Find your way to move
The type of workout you choose should match your needs and goals. There are many workouts you can do at home. They are divided into 2 groups. On the one hand, some workouts require equipment, such as:
- The bodyweight: it consists of using your body weight as the primary tool to train, such as squats, push-ups, pull-ups, or wall sits, among others. It burns calories, strengthens muscles, and improves heart and breathing capacities.
- HIIT or High-Intensity Interval Training aims to do very high-intensity exercises, spaced with short rest periods. It is truly effective in burning calories in a short period of time.
- Abdominals: it allows you to obtain a flat and well-defined belly and improve your general posture, especially if you are mostly in a sitting position and your physical endurance.
On the other hand, some workouts require equipment, such as:
- Strength training helps you prevent the early manifestation of aging of the body. It requires some basic tools such as stretching bands, adjustable dumbbells, a multipurpose pull-up bar, and various loads.
- Running on a mat, which consists of running on a belt that unrolls under your feet, is initially unsettling. There are several models of treadmills on the market, but for a home workout, it would be better to choose a folding treadmill (which can be folded and stored easily).
- Training on an elliptical bike involves replicating the movements of cross-country skiing. This equipment is less bulky and can easily be moved thanks to its wheels. It allows you to work more than 80% of the muscles in your entire body.
Take a sports coach
The assistance of a sports coach is a must because he is the best place to know the right methods to boost your motivation. They will also help you reach your goals quickly.
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