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Mar 20, 2017

How to Push Past the Hardest Part of Any Workout

Ashley Azevedo, Fitness

What’s the hardest part of working out for you? Like throughout the whole process, which part is the hardest for you to really get past? It’s probably not what most people would think of first…

Just getting started! Seriously! Just starting is by far the hardest part of any workout! Have you ever sat there thinking “man, I should really go to the gym…” only to find yourself plopped down on the couch, elbow-deep in a bag of chips, mid-Netflix binge? Yeah… sometimes it happens. The key is to just get started before you even have a chance to think about it. Don’t let yourself get into a mind battle of why you should go versus why you should really stay home, just get out the door and moving!

 

Just like most things in life, getting started is for sure the HARDEST part. For real! Once you get up and moving towards the gym or actually started on your workout, momentum takes over and it’s all a breeze from there. But that first step, that’s the hardest. Just building up the oomph to get going, taking that first step, deciding to make it happen. Being able to push past that hardest part will totally make or break your workouts and your habits. So here are some quick tips to help you get started:

 

1. Give yourself 5 seconds. I just recently learned this one, but I love it! A friend of mine shared it with me and it’s a great way to make sure that you don’t back out. Just give yourself 5 seconds. That’s it. Say it’s time to workout and your alarm just went off for you to get moving, give yourself 5 seconds to get moving. Count to yourself and by the time you get to 5, you should be moving towards your dresser to get changed for the gym. Doing this make sure that you don’t even have time to think about it. You just do it.

 

2. Just commit to 5 minutes. I use this one sometimes when I just really don’t feel like going on that run or doing that class. I just tell myself that I’m only going to do it for 5 minutes. This one’s awesome because 9.5 times out of 10, I’m feeling so good after the 5 minutes that I end up going for the whole run! But even in the rare case that I really only do the 5 minutes, I’m still proud of myself for at least finishing out the 5 minute goal that I set for myself. It’s great for just getting you started. Once you’re going it’s so much easier to just finish it out! 🙂

 

3. Focus on how good you’ll feel after you’re done – NOT on how much you don’t wanna go. This one makes a HUGE difference. When you’re really not feeling it, it’s easy to keep focusing on how much you’re not feeling it and how much you’d really rather just stay home…But don’t do that! Instead focus on how great you know you’ll feel once you’re done. Focus on that awesome feeling of accomplishment & rush of endorphins that you feel post-workout!

 

4. Enlist a friend. Find an accountability buddy. Find a friend who you can share your goal with and someone you know will keep you accountable. Bonus points if the friend is wanting to move towards a similar goal because you can schedule your workouts together and really keep each other accountable. Just be sure that you’re both as serious about the goal as the other.

 

5. Set yourself up for success. Whatever that means to you. Do whatever will make it easier for you to stick to your new goal. Maybe that’s packing your gym bag the night before, or setting a workout alarm on your phone. Whatever it is, set yourself up to succeed and make sure to schedule it. I know I’ve said this one before but it’s super important. Schedule it or it won’t happen. Schedule your workouts into your week and stick to them just like you would any other appointment.

 

So, go set a time for your next workout and use the tips above to get you started!

 

Here’s to pushing past the hardest part and just getting started!

 

Until next time,

 

Xoxo

Ashley

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JUST MOVE. 🚶🏻‍♀️ Some days you just w JUST MOVE. 🚶🏻‍♀️

Some days you just won’t be at your best—even with your best effort. And that’s normal + okay. 

Go hard when you’re feeling good, but let it be okay to adjust your workouts when you’re not. Listen to your body + give yourself some grace. 

Even if you don’t get in your usual workout, a light workout is still better than no workout. A short workout is still better than no workout. Some movement is better than NO movement.

Work with what you have + where you’re at and just keep showing up. You got this.
How to get the most out of your workout 🏋🏻‍♀️

Let me save you some time sharing what I’ve learned through the years with myself + numerous clients.

Don’t miss the last one—it’s the most often skipped but will absolutely amplify your workouts + results! 

P.S. Looking for a program to get started with? You can grab one of my signature total body workouts for free! Just DM me the word ‘STRONG’ to get yours! ✨
Grateful for another year to learn, grow, make mem Grateful for another year to learn, grow, make memories, + level up ✨

So full of gratitude for all of the amazing people in my life + everyone who made my birthday so special. Thank you ♥️

P.S. You can grab my free birthday gift to you—a full body workout designed to get you strong, confident, + feeling powerful AF, without spending hours in the gym or totally exhausting yourself. Just comment or DM ‘STRONG’ to get yours ✨
It’s bringing all the groceries in in one trip f It’s bringing all the groceries in in one trip for me 💁🏻‍♀️

But really, it’s all of them. Learning this way of fitness was a game changer for me, + has been for so many of my clients. 

Helping women find their strong is one of my favorite things. Finding it in a way that actually feels GOOD. In a way that doesn’t take over their life, but adds to it. In a way that feels energizing + powerful. In a way that doesn’t require them to do endless hours of workouts or give up all their favorite foods. 

If that sounds like the way you wanna workout, you’re my people. Welcome! ✨

Comment STRONG to get started for free with one of  my total body workouts, designed to help you feel confident in the gym, strong in your body, + get long lasting results!
I promise there’s a workout for you-no matter wh I promise there’s a workout for you-no matter where you’re starting or how you feel about fitness. 

Workouts can feel good + manageable, instead of daunting + miserable. They can leave you feeling strong + energized, instead of exhausted + totally depleted. 

You don’t have to workout the way some random person told you was best. You get to find what’s best for YOU.

If you’re looking for a workout that’ll get results, while feeling GOOD, just DM me “STRONG” and I’ll send you one of my signature total body workouts for FREE! ✨
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#womensfitnesscoach #womensfitness #workoutsforwomen #feelgoodfitness #strengthtrainingforwomen
The new year always feels like it’s filled with The new year always feels like it’s filled with so much pressure to make all the changes + do all the things. It’s ok if you’re not feeling the ‘new year, new you’ vibe. 

You don’t need a ‘new you’ anyway. And you don’t need some huge, grand, life-changing goal going into the new year. Break it down. You just need to keep making small moves forward. Even if those moves are just recouping from the holiday season right now. 

Take off some of that pressure + just focus on moving forward, one step at a time. Even if you get stuck. Even if you fall off track. Just focus on what matters. Focus on that one, tiny step ahead. You got this. ✨

P.S. if you’re looking for a workout you can stay consistent with—one that’s easy to follow + is focused on getting stronger without leaving you feeling completely exhausted— comment or DM me “STRONG” to get one of my signature total body workouts for FREE! 
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