In a Workout Slump? 2 Easy Ways to Get Motivated
Finding it hard to stick to your workout routine? Losing motivation to exercise at home? Here are a couple of ideas to get you back in the groove:
Use a digital device to track your steps and set a daily goal.
Whether it’s an Apple watch, a FitBit, or an app on your phone, there are a lot of ways to count your steps. Set a daily steps goal, write it down, and post it somewhere visible. You just might find yourself getting up and moving more often.
Set up a “family challenge” and get everyone in your house involved!
It can be as simple as creating a chart with each family member’s name. You get a sticker for every 30 minutes of exercise you do. At the end of the month, anyone with 20 stickers gets a reward. (Think non-food rewards to reinforce the healthy habits you’re trying to establish.)
Low Impact Exercises for Achy Joints
When your joints hurt, the last thing you feel like doing is exercising. But, often, it’s one of the best things you can do. Strengthening your muscles provides stability around your joints and moderate exercise can actually help lessen your pain. In addition, maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough sleep are important in managing joint pain – two things exercise can help with.
Five of the best low impact exercises for those with joint and arthritis pain are: swimming, water aerobics, walking, cycling, and using an elliptical machine.
Remember, you’re not looking to be an Olympic-level athlete. Take it slow and focus on getting several days of moderate, low-impact exercise in each week. Your joints will thank you.
You may also find relief with a chiropractic adjustment. Give our office a call and we’d be happy to get your next appointment scheduled.
Sep 07, 2020 at 9:44 PM
Thanks Doc. Pools are closed. Never learned to ride a bike. I need to get a big stick & mace b4 walking in the hood or local park. Epillitical Stepper is what I'm looking at. Wearing back brace at work, where I sit a lot. Pain lessens daily. Asthma, Apnea & lack of exercise had me short of breath. Trampoline in garage gathering dust. See you soon.
Sep 07, 2020 at 9:55 PM
I live alone. Most friends have died from eating wrong foods. None are interested in exercise. So that's out. Alone in the world with Jesus is not a bad place to be. Don't know how many eggs I can eat. Meat, veggies & fruit seem to be the only food that agree with me. Allergic to all nuts and oats. Mom craved Oates, ate a lot of them raw while pg with me. Is it any wonder I'm allergic? Thanks. My eyelids are no longer raw or itching. Pain in right knee is almost well. I'm massaging legs from ankles to knees. You're the best doc I've ever had.