Summer is all about that bikini body (for some of us at least), and the best way to get it back (after hibernating for months) is to focus on working out. The only problem is, you lack workout motivation and simply don’t feel like it. We’ve all been there and it’s a frustrating place to be. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be solved. We’ve put together some tips on how to find the much-needed workout motivation and start exercising big time.

Set specific, achievable and visible goals

When you say your goal is to be fit, you aren’t really setting a realistic goal. It’s not really possible to measure being fit, so instead, set some very specific goals, like losing three pounds by the end of the month, or being fit enough in three weeks to run a certain route through the park. Aside from being specific, these goals are achievable, and once you achieve them, you can set some slightly bigger ones and continue with your workout. Another good idea for your workout motivation would be to make those goals visible, meaning that you put them on paper and look at them frequently, not to lose them out of your sight.

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Find good company for your fitness routine

Finding a person or a group of people who would be happy to exercise with you can be very motivating. When you know that somebody is expecting you to show up and that they depend on it, you will be more eager to work out yourself. There are several options to consider. One is to ask a friend or a family member to be your partner, another is to hire a personal coach, one who can help you create your workout regimen and make sure you do the exercises correctly. If neither of these options work for you, find a group workout to join and have a whole bunch of people motivate you.

Create your own exercise space

A lot of people give up on exercising as they struggle to find some free time for themselves while juggling between their job and family obligations. However, if you can’t make it to the gym and you can’t find the time to go jogging or cycling in the park, you can always create your own little gym in your home. Find some space in one of your rooms, invest in quality exercise equipment, such as a treadmill, some super bands, and a few smaller weights, and work out before your family wakes up or after they go to bed. This way you can save the time it would take you to get to the gym, and you’re still available to your children if anything unexpected happens while you exercise.

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Introduce variety to your fitness regimen

It’s perfectly understandable that you can get bored with going to the same gym and doing the same exercises day after day. And once you get bored, there goes your motivation and all you want to do is quit. One way to avoid this is to add some variety to your workout. Instead of going to the gym every day, choose three or four days a week and do something different. You can visit your local swimming pool for a swimming practice, go for a run in your nearby park, and whenever you have time, go for a hike or a bike ride in the countryside. Furthermore, you can always take up activities like pole dancing, Zumba or yoga a few times a week, just to keep you motivated enough.

Reward yourself

Although the best reward your physical workout can give you is health and a fine shape, you should stay motivated by rewarding yourself for smaller achievements as well. Of course, that reward shouldn’t be food, especially junk food, but there are other amazing things you can pamper yourself with. You can buy that bag that goes with your favorite shoes, or get that pair of skinny jeans that were too small for you before. Your reward can be something as simple as a cinema night or a nice massage at the end of the week.

There will always be bad days when you feel like nothing can move you, but even on those days, do your best and find your workout motivation, and keep moving towards good health and great looks.

About the Author

Diana Smith is a full-time mom of two beautiful girls interested in the latest fashion and beauty hacks. In her free time, she enjoys exercising and preparing healthy meals for her family.