Beat the Exercise Rut!

Ever feel like you’re in an “exercise rut”? We’ve all been there…whether it’s the monotony of our workouts, or we’ve had a busy week with work or friends, or we're just plain ole tired. We’ve all moments when we dread hitting the gym or going to a class. But exercise shouldn’t’ feel like work! You’ve got to keep it FUN. Read below for some inspiring tips that’ll keep you motivated and excited to work out. Follow these ideas to beat the rut before it hits! And, have FUN.

Pilates Platinum is a Happy Place!

Get Outside

Have you heard us say about this before?! We love taking workouts outdoors. Feel the breeze and absorb that Vitamin D from the sunny sky. Studies show that spending even just 5 minutes outside helps improve your mood and self esteem. If you’re bored of the treadmill, try a jog around your neighborhood one morning. Run 15 minutes in one direction, turn around and run back home. It’s an easy way to get your workout in before you start your day. Watching the sunrise beats staring at the treadmill screen any day.

Get Creative

If you find yourself turned off by the thought of “heading to the gym” or “going to class,” try tricking yourself by getting creative. Remind yourself how amazing you feel after Pilates. Call Pilates class your “Happy Place”. Who doesn’t want to rush to “Happy Place”? Or rename the gym something that’ll remind you how amazing you feel after your workout. How does “heading to Endorphinville” sound? Or, instead of thinking about a long run ahead, put together a killer playlist and think, “I’m off to my dance party on the treadmill”! It may sound silly, but if you focus on how you’ll feel afterwards, and associate a workout with something fun, that mindset alone will switch the way you feel about working out.

Change It Up

It’s simple- change one thing about your workout every time. You’re more likely to get bored if you do the same thing all the time. It can be as little as wearing a different pair of pants to class instead of your normal black leggings. Or trying a new machine at the gym. Usually use free weights? Try a kettle ball. Usually work on the same Megaformer on the same side of the studio? Try switching sides. Changing it up will prevent boredom, and hey, maybe you’ll find something new that you never knew you loved!

Find a Favorite Instructor

An Instructor’s style can totally determine how much you love a class. Some teachers keep you personally motived, and maybe another’s class seems to drag on for you. Experiment with taking classes from different Instructors. Everyone has different taste, and different preferences for their workout environment. Find what you like. Then find someone whose infectious energy, amazing music, physical shape, or personally personally inspires you. Let a great Instructor help you reach your fitness goals- that's what they're there for, and that's what the love to do.

If you have ideas to share, please list them in the comment section. We can motivate each other to have fun working out-- and skip the boredom together!