8 Ways to Deal With Fitness Setbacks
Going on a journey to be fit is no easy endeavor. I’m not just talking about the temptation of unhealthy food, muscle sores, and reverting back to a sedentary lifestyle. Other setbacks such as injuries, a lack of resources, sickness, and uncontrollable things like bad weather can also happen.
No matter what these challenges are, bear in mind that, “If there’s a will, there’s a way.” Here are 8 ways to get past a fitness setback.
1. A sudden change in your schedule
Move your fitness schedule to earlier hours. If you have plenty of important things to do early in the morning and it has overlapped your workout schedule, wake up even earlier. To make this possible you should also sleep earlier at night. Avoid staying up late and incurring stress.
If your workout session is scheduled during the day, reschedule other tasks that aren’t too important. Then, put your exercising in the schedule in those free time slots.
2. Injury or illness
Do a light workout. Pick exercises that won’t strain your body too much when you’re sick. Choose a workout that won’t target muscles from injured parts of your body. If you’re in the process of recovering from an illness, do active recovery activities to condition your body back into living a fit lifestyle.
Can’t exercise no matter how bad you want to? Go on a hiatus and prioritize your recovery. There’s no shame in missing fitness sessions when there’s no other choice.
3. Not getting enough sleep at night
Finish all of your daytime tasks so you’ll do nothing but relax in the evening. Avoid substances such as cigarettes, liquor, and caffeine. Make your room conducive for uninterrupted sleep by making it soundproof and dark. Turn off and put down all your devices an hour before your scheduled bedtime. Drink chamomile tea to induce sleep.
4. Bad weather
Make a backup set of workout routines to do at home. Invest in fitness equipment for home use and weatherproof workout apparel. If you can’t find any weatherproof workout clothing, buy outdoor apparel - you can use these products for future hiking, trekking, and other outdoor activities.
5. You lack motivation
Keep a list of reasons why you need to work out. Save a screenshot of quotes to motivate your fitness spirit. Make a pro cheer/fitness vision board. Include exercising as part of your daily routine. Better yet, learn to exercise without the need for motivation as if it were a habit.
6. Being impatient about your progress
Understand that there are no shortcuts to achieving fitness goals. Impatience is normal. But it is caused by you not being able to appreciate your fitness milestones. You must take a picture of yourself after a daily workout session. It can also be after the last exercise session of the week or month.
When you feel you’re going nowhere, look at your photos of progress again. That will help you stay motivated.
7. Fear of failure
The fear of failing to follow your fitness routine is caused by your attitude of making reasons and excuses. If you want something, make less talk and focus on getting it. In this case, stop making reasons for skipping your exercise sessions, eating unhealthy, and sleeping late.
If you know that you’re doing your best to be fit, you’ll never be afraid about the thought of not losing enough pounds or building muscles with a deadline.
8. Cannot afford premium fitness plans
Like I said, stop making reasons. If you can’t pay for a premium fitness plan, research online the things that coaches teach premium members. If you can’t afford a gym membership, exercise outside or at home. If you can't buy workout equipment, make your own.
If you can’t afford fitness supplements, focus on eating healthy foods. And if you don’t have enough resources to maintain a fit lifestyle, get a part-time job and save money.
The secret to achieving fitness goals isn’t based on hard work alone. Resourcefulness also plays a key. Because you’ll find it hard to shed weight, build muscles, and boost stamina if you won’t explore different ways of doing so.
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