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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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DO YOUR THING ✨ You deserve to be there just as DO YOUR THING ✨
You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else.

But I know the gym can be crazy intimidating…and it always seems like everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing right?

If you want to take away some of that intimidation + feel more confident in the gym and in what you’re doing in there, DM or comment “workout” and I’ll send you my free total body workout. Having a plan takes away sooo much of that anxiety.
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The scale can be a useful tool but it shouldn’t be the only one you use to measure your progress. It gives you a number + that’s it.

And that number doesn’t necessarily tell you if you’re healthier, stronger, moving better, feeling better, etc. If you just focus on that number, it’s easy to miss A LOT of really awesome progress. 

Have multiple ways of measuring progress, try not to get too hyper focused on numbers + check in with yourself regularly.

P.S. Looking for some help getting comfortable in the gym + actually making progress? Grab my FREE Total Body workout at the link in my bio ✨
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It depends… If you’re a little sore, a workout will probably help loosen you up and work through some of that soreness as you move.

But if you’re so sore it’s hard to move normally…just listen to your body + give it some rest. You can pick back up the next day. 

Your body needs time to recover from your workouts. Sure you could push through when you’re massively sore…but why? If your goal is to make progress, it’s going to be hard to do that if you can barely move and aren’t able to do things correctly. OR you could take a rest day + come back stronger + ready to crush your next workout 😉

P.S.  if you’re looking for a way to get started or need help in the gym, you can grab my FREE Total Body Teaser at the link in my bio, or DM me “Total body” and I’ll send it to you! ✨
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Gym anxiety? It can feel so intimidating walking i Gym anxiety? It can feel so intimidating walking into a gym–especially the weight room. It’s new. It’s usually busy with people. And everyone seems to know exactly what they’re doing. It can feel so overwhelming. 

I remember feeling so intimidated of the weight room when I started. But here’s the thing…the more you show up + push past that discomfort, the easier it gets. Over time it gets less intimidating + that intimidation starts to be replaced by confidence. In the meantime, here are some things that really helped me to get through + keep showing up.

▫️Have a plan so you can grab what you need + set up camp somewhere. That way you’re not wandering all around the gym each time you need something. 

▫️Move with confidence, even if you have to fake it at first. Act like you deserve to be there, because you DO!

▫️Put on some 🔥 music + do your thing! Just focus on what’s in front of you + mentally “disappear” everyone else. 

▫️Remember that no one’s paying as much attention as you think. They’re probably in their heads thinking about themselves too. 

I know it can be uncomfortable AF. But stick it out because it’ll SO be worth it. You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else in there. YOU GOT THIS.

P.S. Looking for an easy to follow plan you can take into the gym with you? Grab my free Total Body Tone Up workout at the link in my bio to help get you started.
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And honestly, doing these type of workouts all the time might actually mess with your progress… 

Sure, a killer workout is awesome every now + then, but every workout doesn’t need to be like that for you to get results. That doesn’t mean you aren’t challenging yourself. Every workout SHOULD challenge you. 

But it shouldn’t leave you so depleted that you have a hard time recovering. It shouldn’t make you so sore that it effects the rest of your workouts. It shouldn’t leave you feeling so stiff that you can’t move. It shouldn’t make you DREAD showing up for the next one. 

What I’m getting at, is the fine balance of challenging yourself but also allowing your body to recover. It’s counterproductive if your workout’s making you so sore that it’s limiting your daily movement and making you not wanna show up. 

Think about your ultimate goal. Think about challenging yourself, but in a way that leaves you feeling energized, strong, + powerful—not completely exhausted, depleted, + struggling to go on. It CAN feel good + be enjoyable.

Need some help with your workouts? Grab my ✨free✨Total Body Tone Up workout at the link in my bio. Drop the fear + intimidation of the weight room + feel strong, confident + powerful in any gym! 💪🏼
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DO YOUR THING ✨ You deserve to be there just as DO YOUR THING ✨
You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else.

But I know the gym can be crazy intimidating…and it always seems like everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing right?

If you want to take away some of that intimidation + feel more confident in the gym and in what you’re doing in there, DM or comment “workout” and I’ll send you my free total body workout. Having a plan takes away sooo much of that anxiety.
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#womensfitnesscoach #womensstrengthtraining #womensfitnessspecialist #gymintimidation #womensworkout #gymanxiety
Life lately ✨ This was gonna be an August photo Life lately ✨

This was gonna be an August photo dump…but somehow it’s mid September now. Summer flew by, no?
Why it’s not just about weight loss… The scal Why it’s not just about weight loss…

The scale can be a useful tool but it shouldn’t be the only one you use to measure your progress. It gives you a number + that’s it.

And that number doesn’t necessarily tell you if you’re healthier, stronger, moving better, feeling better, etc. If you just focus on that number, it’s easy to miss A LOT of really awesome progress. 

Have multiple ways of measuring progress, try not to get too hyper focused on numbers + check in with yourself regularly.

P.S. Looking for some help getting comfortable in the gym + actually making progress? Grab my FREE Total Body workout at the link in my bio ✨
.
.
.
#womensfitnesscoach #womensstrengthtraining #weightliftingforwomen #womensfitness #howtogetfit #womensweightloss
Should you workout when you’re sore? 🤸🏻‍ Should you workout when you’re sore? 🤸🏻‍♀️

It depends… If you’re a little sore, a workout will probably help loosen you up and work through some of that soreness as you move.

But if you’re so sore it’s hard to move normally…just listen to your body + give it some rest. You can pick back up the next day. 

Your body needs time to recover from your workouts. Sure you could push through when you’re massively sore…but why? If your goal is to make progress, it’s going to be hard to do that if you can barely move and aren’t able to do things correctly. OR you could take a rest day + come back stronger + ready to crush your next workout 😉

P.S.  if you’re looking for a way to get started or need help in the gym, you can grab my FREE Total Body Teaser at the link in my bio, or DM me “Total body” and I’ll send it to you! ✨
.
.
.
#womensfitnesscoach #womensstrengthtraining #womensweightlifting #musclesoreness #womensfitnessspecialist #strengthtrainingforwomen #howtogetfit #freeworkout
Gym anxiety? It can feel so intimidating walking i Gym anxiety? It can feel so intimidating walking into a gym–especially the weight room. It’s new. It’s usually busy with people. And everyone seems to know exactly what they’re doing. It can feel so overwhelming. 

I remember feeling so intimidated of the weight room when I started. But here’s the thing…the more you show up + push past that discomfort, the easier it gets. Over time it gets less intimidating + that intimidation starts to be replaced by confidence. In the meantime, here are some things that really helped me to get through + keep showing up.

▫️Have a plan so you can grab what you need + set up camp somewhere. That way you’re not wandering all around the gym each time you need something. 

▫️Move with confidence, even if you have to fake it at first. Act like you deserve to be there, because you DO!

▫️Put on some 🔥 music + do your thing! Just focus on what’s in front of you + mentally “disappear” everyone else. 

▫️Remember that no one’s paying as much attention as you think. They’re probably in their heads thinking about themselves too. 

I know it can be uncomfortable AF. But stick it out because it’ll SO be worth it. You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else in there. YOU GOT THIS.

P.S. Looking for an easy to follow plan you can take into the gym with you? Grab my free Total Body Tone Up workout at the link in my bio to help get you started.
Workouts don’t have to be BRUTAL to be effective Workouts don’t have to be BRUTAL to be effective...

And honestly, doing these type of workouts all the time might actually mess with your progress… 

Sure, a killer workout is awesome every now + then, but every workout doesn’t need to be like that for you to get results. That doesn’t mean you aren’t challenging yourself. Every workout SHOULD challenge you. 

But it shouldn’t leave you so depleted that you have a hard time recovering. It shouldn’t make you so sore that it effects the rest of your workouts. It shouldn’t leave you feeling so stiff that you can’t move. It shouldn’t make you DREAD showing up for the next one. 

What I’m getting at, is the fine balance of challenging yourself but also allowing your body to recover. It’s counterproductive if your workout’s making you so sore that it’s limiting your daily movement and making you not wanna show up. 

Think about your ultimate goal. Think about challenging yourself, but in a way that leaves you feeling energized, strong, + powerful—not completely exhausted, depleted, + struggling to go on. It CAN feel good + be enjoyable.

Need some help with your workouts? Grab my ✨free✨Total Body Tone Up workout at the link in my bio. Drop the fear + intimidation of the weight room + feel strong, confident + powerful in any gym! 💪🏼
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