8 Fun Ways to Make a Workout Fly By

Workouts seeming like they last forever? We all have gone through phases where our workouts seem to drag on. Praying that thirty minutes have gone by on the treadmill but in reality, it's only been five. Does this sound familiar to you?

 

Most people don’t enjoy working out and if you're one of them then please take solace in knowing that there are plenty of ways to exercise that you may actually enjoy. The best way to make sure you keep up with your workouts is to make them enjoyable. They say time flies when you’re having fun—so the next time you find yourself repeatedly checking the clock, try one of these 8 fun ways to make your workout fly by:

1. Grab A Partner

Sometimes it can be hard to motivate yourself on your own, but grabbing an exercise buddy is a great way to enjoy your workout and stay accountable.

 

2. Make A Playlist

This might be the easiest way to give your workout enjoyment an instant boost. A study found that 95% of exercisers reported that they had more fun with their workout while listening to music. While you need to like the music, research shows that fast-paced music (140 to 160 beats per minute) is often best for boosting moods, energy and workouts. Search for “160 bpm” on Spotify to find songs that fit the bill.

3. Switch Up Your Routine

Even if you find a workout you enjoy, it’s still important to regularly change things up in order to ensure you keep liking it. Mixing in challenging new exercises can provide an extra boost of mental stimulation, keeps the workout exciting, and challenges the body in new ways.

 

4. Try A New Supplement

If you feel like your progress has stalled or you're not enjoying yourself, treat yourself to a fancy protein blend or an explosive pre-workout product and your enthusiasm may magically be restored. Having a new, different supplement can make you look forward to your workouts again.

5. Switch Up Your Location

A change in scenery can help put a spark back in your workout. Whether you decide to workout outside and soak up some Vitamin C or maybe visit a different gym and try some new exercise equipment, both will reignite your workout flame.

 

6. Try Some New Toys

There are many nifty gym toys to pick up to incorporate into your exercise ranging from balls and bands to hoops and ropes.  These little add-ons can make your workout more interesting and fun for you.

7. Get Competitive

Winning is fun. Try competing against your partner or against yourself. Creating an opportunity to win can help make a workout more enjoyable and more effective. Try to do things better than you did them the last time around and you will automatically be able to improve

 

 

8. Keep A Journal

Tracking your progress in a journal makes the gains more tangible and provides a great way to stay motivated. Journaling workouts usually includes a checklist of exercises, which can make a workout seem much less daunting than one that doesn’t have an apparent end in sight.

Sometimes the hardest part about committing focused time to exercise is that the time spent doing it can seem to drag on. Who looks forward to boredom?! But by changing your exercise experience with the suggestions given, the time can fly by, which in turn will make you more motivated and inspired to incorporate more exercise into your everyday life. Correlate exercise with fun, happiness, and positivity and it becomes much easier to choose it each day!