As we all become active and begin a work out routine, there are usually 3 possible things that happen to you after you get a week or so into it... Those things are: 1) you are already bored of it or have lost your motivation and have already given up... 2) You are enjoying being active and are finding a healthy way to fit fitness into your schedule or 3) you are addicted.
As it's January 16th, some of us will just be finishing up week two of your newly acquired gym membership, some of you may already be seeing these changes and here is my advice to you as I have literally experienced all three. First off, if you are bored of it or have given up already, stop yourself. Boredom can be overcome with a change in routine such as different classes or places to work out. If you have given up, come back to the gym... You can't expect results overnight and you will improve, I promise. There was a reason you felt the need to join, FIND IT.
If you are finding it fun and incorporating it into your schedule and making it a lifestyle, good for you! It's a great feeling, even just in the increase in energy should help you keep returning and stay motivated.
Finally, if you are like me... You may get addicted to the feel good endorphins that you get from working out and that is great, but overtraining can be dangerous. Pushing yourself is the most important part of working out as your muscles begin to adapt to what they anticipate your next work out to be, they need to be pushed out of their comfort zone in order to get better and stronger. But second only to pushing yourself is resting. You should be resting every couple of days and drinking plenty of fluids when doing so. I recently, after being off heavy lifting and high intensity cardio for 10 weeks, started to push myself hard. I worked out 6 days straight for a total of over 12 hours in those 6 days. I ended up not being able to sleep yesterday as my shoulders and hips hurt so bad, way past the normal, good "weight training" burn that you get from a good work out. I decided I had to take today off as I didn't want to cause damage to my muscles.
If you become addicted to working out, and yes, it can be an addiction, be sure that you have a strong regime and review it with a professional trainer. If you feel the need to work out every day, ensure that you are not doing the same muscle groups daily. Maybe do arms and shoulders one day, legs and lower body the next followed by core and back the next day. Section of your body into different days to allow for full rest and recovery.
Further, ensure you are following your work outs with plenty of water, proteins for recovery and lots of sleep. When you are tired, you form begins to falter and that is when you get hurt, which, believe me, can set you back even further.
Today was my rest day.
Here are a few tips that may help you on your journey at the gym or at home to ensure you are comfortable and committed!
Until tomorrow, good night!!!
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