"Persistence" is not just a man's thing

Even fitness professionals have their low moments. Fitness trainers, personal trainers, and other professionals in this industry have all been like us and said to ourselves, "I really don't feel like going to the gym today." But, unlike us, they always manage to overcome their own laziness and persevere. The following 7 methods are the experiences and tips introduced by some fitness experts on how to overcome their own laziness and maintain a high level of enthusiasm for exercise.

1. The power of goals is infinite

Set a goal, which could be "fit into a smaller clothing size" or "get ready for a road race." Reebok trainer Petra Cobb said: "Every year I try to learn a new sport or fitness method. Recently, I took advantage of my 8-day vacation and learned windsurfing. It feels great to learn something new. This sport makes my arm, back and leg muscles stronger, and I can get fit without going to the gym!"

2. Find a workout partner

Beryl Birch, director of a yoga institute in New York, has the experience of working out with friends. "I like to go walking or cycling with friends. I find that I work out harder with others than I do alone." If one friend isn't enough, find two or three. “The more friends who participate, the more awareness there will be.”

3. Happiness is the reason for exercise

Don't calculate how much fat your exercise burns or which muscles you exercise, but think about whether you have fun. "If I'm not feeling motivated, I'll put aside weights or traditional cardio and move on to a more competitive activity, like a basketball or tennis match," says Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., of the American Council on Fitness.

If you don't like participating in competitions, you can arrange some sightseeing sports according to your surroundings, such as walking or running. Dr. Peter Franks, director of the Biomechanics Laboratory at San Diego State University, incorporates his love of gardening into his fitness by taking walks and visiting his neighbors' gardens.

4. Fitness, like eating, is a habit

Many fitness professionals make fitness an important item on their schedule. They even check their schedule for the next day every day to think about when they can arrange to run or go to the fitness club. If you can turn fitness into a lifestyle habit like eating, you will find that it is not difficult to stick to it.

5. Occasionally reduce the intensity of exercise

"Sometimes I will reduce the intensity of exercise. Instead of doing nothing and thinking that I can't complete a 5-kilometer run, I might as well go out for a 1-kilometer walk to make myself feel good." This strategy of California fitness physiologist Douglas Brooks is very effective for sticking to exercise. If you exercise regularly, then taking a break for a day or two now and then won't have a big impact.

What to do when you can’t hold on? The editors of the American "fitness" magazine talk about how to overcome laziness:

I would play mental games with myself and tell myself to just do the elliptical for 15 minutes and then stop. When I get to 15 minutes, I’ll try to do another 15 minutes, or speed up for 2 minutes and then continue for another 5 minutes. --Kathy Green, 44, managing editor.

I keep a "fitness journal". I like to keep track of how many miles I’ve run and how long it took me to do so; it gives me a sense of accomplishment. --Liz Vaccariello, 35, executive editor.

I have created 6 different music playlists on my MP3 player, organizing the songs according to the feel of different sports. I only listen to these songs in the gym so I don't get bored. --Trisha Calvo, 40, album editor.

If I feel tired, I will take my dog ​​for a walk. As soon as I set foot on the road to the park, I feel energized.