Working out at the weekend can be one of those things that you talk about, but never do. The weekend rolls around and someones birthday pops up. You just feel lazy, maybe those few drinks you had after work Friday turned into a session?
Taking time off for rest repair is a must. But forgoing workouts due to laziness or a lack of motivation is something you’ll want to avoid. So here are some easy to follow tips to help you make those weekend workouts happen.
- Do something different: Repeating the same old workouts time after time can become boring. So try out something new. You can shift the time of your workout or maybe do a completely different thing. Cross train, go swimming or use another sport to get the desired exercise.
- Plan a long endurance workout: Use the free time to hike or bike, do a spartan run, mini marathon. It’s exciting and motivating to have something to not only look forward to but also challenge you.
- Workout with friends: Group exercise can be fun and motivating. In Beijing there is a workout group who do their exercises outside in the cold wearing very little as part of the physical, and mental challenge. OK some might think its a bit weird but its all in an attempt to reduce inflammation and get the blood flowing. More on that later.
- Work out at home: If you want to save time, and getting to and from the gym will take too long. Maybe you have people to see things to do at the weekend. Then why not have the option of doing your workout at home. Jump on youtube there are thousands of cool workouts that you can do and follow. All can be chosen based on what you have available, and your own level.
Working out challenges us and is difficult but the feeling afterwards is always rewarding. Good luck with those weekend workouts.
