6 Tips To Make Your Workouts More Enjoyable

Fun is an important ingredient in any successful endeavor. It's easy to throw in the towel sooner when you're not having a good time. Whether you are an aspiring or current professional cheerleader, you need to find a way to feel great while keeping yourself in shape. That way, you'll be able to sustain your effort or push even harder!

Try these tips to make working out absolutely fun.

1.Enlist a friend.

If you're getting ready for the cheerleading tryouts, one of the ways to make exercise more exciting and interesting is to do it with a partner. This tip will apply to you if you are the kind of person who feels more accountable with having somebody around. Take a yoga or dance class with a friend, co-worker, or schoolmate. She may not be a pro cheerleader candidate but she has to share your fitness goals. Get on the same schedule. Meet up after work or school.

2. Challenge yourself.

Is your current workout starting to feel like a routine? If you use equipment, boost the intensity of your workout by increasing your number of reps. If not, get off the machine and do bodyweight exercises to build strength and flexibility and burn fat fast. Here are some challenging moves you should try:

Mountain climbers
Inchworm
One leg floor bridge
Jump lunge
Side plank
High knees
Burpees
Pushups

3. Pump up the volume.

Whether you're stretching, on the treadmill, running outside, or lifting weights, pumping the tunes can actually boost your performance. According to Real Simple, the beat of your music impacts how you synchronize your fat-blasting moves. Better yet, choose a playlist that matches your workout routine. Workouts that focus on speed and endurance require songs at 120 beats per minute (BPM). Listen to music at a lower BPM for stretching/warm-up and low-intensity exercises.

Try this playlist to get started:

Where Have You Been by Rihanna (120 BPM)
Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke (120 BPM)
Let Me Love You by DJ Snake feat. Justin Bieber (100 BPM)
Cheap Thrills by Sia (100 BPM)
24K Magic by Bruno Mars (107 BPM)
Work From Home by Fifth Harmony (105 BPM)
All My Friends by Snakehips feat. Tinashe & Chance The Rapper (95 BPM)
Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran (96 BPM)
Believer by Imagine Dragons (125 BPM)

4. Track your progress.

Use a journal, calendar, or a fitness diary app to record the time you spend working out or any progress you made - new routines added, your weight, how you feel after every exercise session, and more. Monitoring your progress allows you to appreciate your improvement and stay on track with your goals. This also increases your motivation and help you make more informed decisions. Celebrate your success. Reward yourself by purchasing new workout gear or clothes.

5. Keep a healthy diet.

If you think you can outsmart a poor diet, you're mistaken. The kind of foods you eat affects the quality of your workouts. Healthy and strong muscles rely on good nutrition. Make sure to eat foods that help support muscle recovery and help you sustain your energy levels. Avoid those that cause abdominal distention and cramping.

Foods to eat before a workout:

Protein smoothie
Greek yogurt
Bananas
Sliced apple wedges with a small spread of peanut butter
Brown rice and roasted vegetables

Foods to avoid before a workout:

Anything spicy
Fried and fatty foods (french fries, burger patties, pizza)
Dairy products
Sodas and fizzy water
Desserts

6. Get inspired and motivated with success stories.

If you're looking for more motivation, read stories of real people who have achieved major weight transformations. These individuals had to find a way to fit exercise into their busy schedules and overcome unhealthy food cravings. Here are some links to great success stories to keep you inspired:

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