Lets face it, finding motivation to start a workout sometimes can be just as hard as exercising itself. There are many days where it seems nearly impossible to find energy to go to the gym. We are consumed by our inner couch potato and we search for excuses why we can’t make it to the gym. It’s time to change our mentality and become motivated to work out now!

1. Plan Ahead

Plan ahead and make weekly schedules. Write out the days you’re going to go to the gym in a planner or on your phone calendar. Treat working out like an important appointment or meeting that you cannot cancel. If you schedule the time and days for the activity, your mind and your body will adjust to the schedule. This will help you be mentally prepared for your work out.

2. Group Fitness Class

Is working out by yourself boring? Try working out in a group to make exercising so much better! Combine exercise and social time with your friends. It’s a great method to motivate yourself through a tough workout. Start now and ask a friend to sign up for group fitness class with you!

3. Treat Yourself to Athleisure

It’s time to work out in style! Toss out all of your old ratty gym clothes and invest in some real work out gear! Treat yourself to new athleisure. Show off those cute new lululemon leggings you just bought while you break a sweat! Find something that fits you and makes you feel good when you wear it! You can never go wrong with looking cute while getting your gym on!

4. Pick the Right Music

Music is a great distraction from the fatigue you may feel during a work out session. Make working out more enjoyable and choose the right music to listen to! Find music that your body will naturally move along with. Then create a gym music playlist and keeping adding music!

5. Morning Work Outs

Early bird gets the worm? More like early bird gets a good work out in! Wake up early and get that a.m. sweat sesh in before you begin your day! No worries about having to squeeze the gym into your afternoon plans. Hit the gym in the morning to get it out of the way! Morning work outs are a great way to boost your metabolism and gives you more energy to perform the rest of the day’s activities!