We all experience staleness in our exercise enthusiasm, particularly if we are working out alone at home, or feeling stuck in a routine without progress. Our brains are wired to enjoy new things and PRs. Here are a few ways to move from boring to re-energized. 

Embrace the new: New doesn’t have to be elaborate. Try making a new music playlist, working out in a new environment, following along with an unfamiliar workout style on YouTube, or buying a new exciting piece of workout clothing. See how you feel on the day you try something new. 

Assess yourself: Pick an exercise for the month, such as squats, push ups, or crunches. Every Monday see how many reps you can get on this exercise to fatigue (with good form). Write it down. Each week, try to attain one more rep than your previous week. After a month, pick a new exercise for your next PR. 

Be a beginner: Try an exercise format you have never tried before. If you lift weights, try barre. If you do yoga, try Zumba. If you run, try weights. See what experiences can be had as you explore new formats as a beginner. 

Start the day with fitness: This doesn’t mean you need to workout in the morning. Simply roll out of bed and do 10 push ups (or wall push ups), and 10 crunches (or dead bugs), then go about your day. See what kind of energy and strength can be discovered if you continue this practice consistently for 30 days. Feel free to pick a new exercise each morning! 

Exercise to wind down: Stretching is an often overlooked component of exercise. Pick 3 stretches to perform before bed each evening. See how your sleep efficiency, and energy the next morning change. 

Need some inspiration?

I’ve started a new YouTube channel to re-motivate your fitness, and I’m adding 1-2 new videos every week! Here are a few workouts to help re-inspire your workouts:

15 minute total body kettlebell workout
10 minute yoga flow
No crunches 10 minute ab workout

I’d love your input on what works, and suggestions for improvement too! I’m adding new workouts every week 🙂 Subscribe to the YouTube Fitness Comeback Channel, try a workout, and leave me a comment there on what you’d like to see next!