Exercise comes naturally to some people, but not everyone. Some have no problem running the same routes day in and day out or attending the same type of class month after month.

For those of us who have trouble finding motivation sometimes, here are some tips on how to break out of an exercise slump that will hopefully get you excited and back on track before you know it!

1. MIX UP WORKOUTS

One surefire way to do a workout is to go to a class. There’s no thinking on your part; just show up and do what you’re told. Different movements, music, and motivation from instructors will help get you out of your comfort zone and hopefully get you excited about exercise again.

Try doing a workout you don’t normally do and see if that helps get you excited to move. If you’re not a class person and more of a runner or yogi, try running a different route or practicing in a different place than you normally do.

2. MIX UP TIMES

This strategy may not always work for if you’re a creature of habit, but if you’re feeling blah about your workouts, try doing them at a different time of day. If you’re normally a morning exerciser, try a class after work and vice versa. The change of pace might shake things up a bit and you might actually find that you prefer working out at a different time than you’re used to.

3. CHANGE MUSIC

As silly as it seems, one thing that can help tremendously is a new playlist. There’s something about putting together the perfect collection of beats that gets you pumped and ready to sweat it out.

4. GO WITH FRIENDS

In addition to being a great accountability tool, it’s great to catch up with friends in a positive environment that will also challenge you physically. Knowing that someone is relying on you to show up is a great motivation to actually go.

5. TAKE A BREAK

Although this might sound counterintuitive, sometimes taking a break is what we need to reignite our passion — not just in exercise, but anything we may be feeling overwhelmed and bored by.

If you’re feeling burnt out, take a step back rather than trying to force yourself to do ALL THE THINGS. It takes different amounts of time for different people, but soon you should start feeling the urge to get back to moving.



Do you have any tips? Leave them below in the comments!