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A Body in Motion Stays in Motion With the new year here many of us have made goals for ourselves to get more fit and to live a healthier lifestyle throughout the year. While this can seem like a large task there are several ways we can stay moving to prevent a burnout especially on the days where we lack the inspiration to exercise. Make it to the Warm Up Getting to the gym or out the door to exercise in some cases can be harder than the workout itself. On days where the thought of taking today off starts to creep into our mind the best solution is to get through a warm up before making the decision to take the day off. Oftentimes once we have those workout shoes on and our heart rate elevated, we feel much better and more inclined to tackle the workout ahead of us. Find an Activity You Enjoy While I’d love everyone to go to the gym and lift weights (being that I’m a trainer) I understand this may not always be possible. This is where finding an activity outside the gym can be super beneficial. Substituting the gym for a bike ride, a hike or even walking while playing a round of golf can be the perfect shake up to keep us inspired to exercise and keep us on our fitness path. Remember, something is always better than nothing. Find a Workout Partner Having someone to exercise with is a great way to keep moving because now we have someone holding us accountable. A workout partner can also add an extra boost of morale on the things that are more difficult and can help the workouts be more fun and engaging.
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Another great aspect of a workout partner is the planning component. Most people will have to set a time and date to workout together which puts some skin in the game making both parties more reluctant to back out. Move Through The Soreness. It's inevitable that exercise will cause soreness in the muscle and sometimes joints. However, that shouldn’t deter us from moving. In fact, moving is the very antidote we need. Active recovery is a great way to get rid of muscle soreness as well as aid the body in the healing process. Not to mention getting some form of movement in on those sore and
