17 Hacks That Will Make Working Out A Little Easier

Between work, a social life, school and everything else you have going on, finding the time to workout can be hard. Getting into a solid workout routine can be even harder — especially when working out is the last thing you want to be doing. These simple hacks will have you getting to the gym and loving your workout routine!

Set aside time to workout before you even think about starting a workout routine.

If you plan to workout in the morning and you hate working out, chances are you aren’t going to wake up early to do so. Before actually working out, set your alarm earlier and just get up and do things around the house. After a few weeks, your body will be used to getting up early, so working out in the morning won’t be as hard.

Keep a workout log and track your progress.

By keeping a workout log and tracking your progress, you have a plan which makes working out easier to stick to. You can start each day knowing your goals and your workout routine for the day.

Eat complex carbs 30 minutes before working out.

Complex carbs, also known as slow digesting carbs, are a perfect way to have lasting energy throughout your workout. A hearty bowl of oatmeal will digest slowly so you don’t crash and burn.

If you don’t feel like leaving your apartment, don’t.

Sometimes it’s just easier to lay around all day and watch Netflix. If you don’t feel like leaving the couch, don’t. Use your couch to do push ups, dips, crunches and squats for a full body workout.

Go on walks during long phone calls.

Instead of sitting on your bed during your mother’s long weekly phone call, get up and take a walk outside or even walk up and down the stairs in your house.

Create a pump up playlist.

You know those songs that you can’t help but get up and dance to? Well, put them on your workout playlist and get moving to the gym.

Follow some motivational people on social media to help get you to the gym.

What’s a better motivator than seeing others working out? Following fitness accounts on social media will help you get up and get to the gym and they can also help you come up with creative workouts and recipes to try.

Do something you actually enjoy.

If you don’t like to run, don’t. Whether it’s lifting weights, doing yoga, or doing Zumba, find something you enjoy. Chances are you’ll stick to a workout routine if it’s something you actually like doing.

Pack your workout clothes the night before or just sleep in them.

If you pack your workout clothes the night before, you won’t spend time in the morning getting it all together. Or, if you’re planning on working out right when you wake up, just sleep in your gym clothes to make the morning that much easier.

Make sure you get plenty of sleep.

No amount of exercise will change your body if you aren’t getting enough sleep. Make sure to get plenty of shut eye so you wake up feeling well-rested and ready to kick butt in the gym.

Make goals, but keep them realistic.

Whether it’s monthly, weekly or daily, make goals for yourself. These goals will push you and keep you motivated. But, don’t make them too unrealistic — maintaining viable goals is key.

Be kind to yourself and your body.

If you don’t reach a goal or miss a workout, don’t get too down on yourself. Every morning look in the mirror and tell yourself one positive thing. Constant positive talk will increase your confidence and your mood.

Don’t be afraid of the weight section at the gym.

There’s no need to steer clear of the weight section because you’re intimidated. Putting on lean muscle actually can help you burn fat quicker and longer after you stop working out.

When you start getting tired, just tell your body to keep moving.

You know that annoying little voice in your head telling you to stop? Ignore it and listen to the bigger voice telling you to keep going.

Drink green tea or coffee throughout the day.

Drinking green tea or coffee throughout the day will give you consistent energy so you’re not sluggish and tired after work. You’ll have plenty of energy to hit the gym. But don’t forget to get plenty of water as well!

Wear workout clothes you feel awesome in!

You have piles of cute gym clothes dying to be worn. Don’t let them go to waste; put on the clothes you feel awesome in and strut your stuff at the gym!

Always take a rest day throughout the week.

Your body needs rest. Listen to it and take a day off every week. Your tired muscles will thank you later.