Perfect Timing

“Discipline over motivation” is a great way to approach fitness, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Instead of pressuring yourself into sticking to your workout schedule, try working out when you feel like it instead. Also, consider replacing traditional gym sessions with short workouts that you can do at home a few times a day.

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Increase Enjoyment

Your workouts are most likely feeling like a chore because you’re not enjoying your routine to the fullest. Your workouts have to be beneficial for both your physical and mental health to be successful, so put some effort into focusing on doing exercises that you actually love.

New Routine

Sticking to the same routine for a prolonged period of time won’t do your body any good. You should make a change after a while, and try something completely new, especially if you’re dreading each visit to the gym because your workouts are too boring.

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The post 3 Changes You Should Make if Your Workouts Feel Like a Chore appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Self-Discipline

It requires a lot of self-discipline to commit to an hour-long workout on a regular basis, but working out for 10 or 15 minutes shouldn’t be so hard. You can always set aside this much time to get your heart pumping, and you’ll stop making excuses for not working out by doing so.

Baby Steps

You may not get into the best shape of your life by working out for 10 minutes a day, but it’s better than 0 minutes. You can start your fitness journey by taking baby steps, and your short workouts will eventually get longer, or you can perform them several times a day when you find free time.

Intense Workouts

One of the biggest benefits of short workouts is that you can make them more intense than long ones. You don’t have to preserve your energy when you’re working out for a short period of time, so you can go all-in and burn much more calories along the way.

The post Short Workouts Can Do Wonders For Your Fitness Motivation appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

There are many reasons why you don’t feel hungry after an intense workout including high body temperature and hormones. While exercising, your body temperature increases and to avoid overheating, your body uses its energy on cooling, occupying the receptors that signal hunger.

In addition, some high-impact exercises like running cause a lot of movement in your stomach which can lead to you feeling nauseous and having less of a desire to eat. While you’re exercising, your blood volume and flow are diverted from the gut to bring more oxygen to your muscles, slowing digestion, making you feel full.

Even though you may not feel hungry after your workout, it’s important to get the proper nutrition to ensure muscle protein synthesis. If you don’t get the right nutrients, you’ll feel tired and it can negatively impact your next training. So the takeaway is even if you’re not hungry, it’s important to eat something.

The post Here’s Why You Don’t Feel Hungry After an Intense Workout appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Boat Pose

Boat pose is one of the basic yoga exercises that’s easy to do while sitting on your couch and watching TV. Just lift your feet off the ground, bend your knees, and try to do this for 30 seconds. This exercise is great for your spine, straightening your abdominals and hip flexors.

Russian Twist

Russian twists are amazing for strengthening your core, obliques, and spine and you can easily do them while sitting on your couch. Use weights, bottled water, or other heavy objects you can find in your home to add pressure if the basic version is too easy for you.

Couch Dips

If you want to target your triceps, chest, and shoulders, do at least 10 couch dips in between commercial breaks. It’s not an easy exercise, but it’s great for improving your strength.

Mountain Climbers

Mountain climbers are amazing because they help you activate multiple muscle groups and burn fat. Make sure to do a variation of this exercise while sitting on the edge of your couch and you’ll definitely see the results very soon.

The post Easy Exercises You Can Do While Watching TV appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

No Motivation

It’s understandable if you’re not pumped to hit the gym every day, but the lack of excitement on a regular basis can be a problem. If your workouts feel like a chore, you should consider looking for a routine that’s more fun and enjoyable.

Feeling Tired

Feeling tired after a workout is normal, but you shouldn’t be dealing with a lack of energy all the time. Your workouts should do exactly the opposite, but if you’re tired and dizzy all the time, consider looking for a fitness regimen that won’t take a toll on your health.

Dealing With Pain

If you live by “no pain, no gain” mantra, it’s time to change your outlook. There’s nothing wrong in giving it your all during a workout, but your body has its limits, and if you’re constantly dealing with pain and injuries, that’s a sign you reached them.

The post 3 Completely Valid Reasons to Change Your Fitness Program appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

The start position has to be correct; the bar should be even with the middle of your feet. Keep it close to your shins so you don’t strain your lower back to lift. Your back should be straight and your shoulder blades should be squeezed together.

Bend at your hips, making sure they are below your shoulders and above the knees. Engage your back and core by bracing and reach down to grab the bar with your hands outside your shins. Your grip can be both hands facing the shins or one hand facing away from you.

Lean back on your heels and keep your neck in line with your back. Pull the bar upwards keeping it in contact with your shins and bring up your hips and shoulders one after another.

Once you are up squeeze your abs, lats, and glutes and lower the bar back to the floor using the same form you lifted it with. Repeat 6 times.

The post How to Do a Really Good Deadlift appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

It’s Fun

Exercising with a group of people is like a mini party. Whether they’re your best friends or complete strangers, group classes are always fun which makes those hard workouts much easier.

Motivation

Working out by yourself can become pretty lonely, which is why many people lose motivation after a while. Being surrounded by people who have the same goal as you can help you stay motivated through hard times.

Social Bonding

Chances are that many of those people you can meet in group classes have the same interests as you. This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet interesting people and make new friends.

The post Amazing Benefits for Working Out In a Group appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Find a workout buddy

Having a workout buddy can motivate you to take your classes more seriously if you feel that working out alone is boring. “I’ll always work out with a friend because it’s more fun”, the actress told Byrdie.

Don’t deprive yourself

Having a balanced diet is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle in the long run. “When I do feel that I am depriving myself, I find that I binge. That’s not a balanced way to go about it”, Jessica told People.

Create a workout playlist

Music is one of those rare things that can easily lift our mood, so make sure you have a great playlist prepared for your next workout. “I definitely always have Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye, I have some new artists that I’ve been listening to a lot,” she told Byrdie.

Hydrate

Water is important, not only to stay healthy but also to boost your energy when you need it the most. “I think water is essential [to good health],” Jessica told E!.

The post Jessica Alba’s Fitness and Health Secrets appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Trying out different types of exercises and enrolling interesting fitness classes can be of huge help.

Try Pilates

Pilates is one of the best types of exercise to improve balance. With these workouts, you will strengthen your core and notice changes in your posture. Balance is in a tight connection with the core, which if it’s strong enough it will keep you up and more stable.

Ballet

This definitely sounds like a lot of work, but there are numerous ballet classes where you can have fun with other amateurs. It doesn’t mean that you have to be a professional to try it out. Ballet dancers use so many different groups of muscles and are proven to be very beneficial for people who are struggling with balance.

Balancing On One Leg

The easiest and simplest way is to do the old-fashioned exercise- standing on one leg. You can start by slightly bending the knee in the beginning and eventually you’ll work your way up. Focus on a single dot in front of you.

The post Useful Tips to Help You Improve Balance appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you’re feeling a little bit out of place in the beginning, follow these three steps to find your way.

Do Your Research

Hitting the gym completely unprepared is never a good idea. Try to figure out what your fitness goals are, what pieces of equipment you should use to attain them, and what exercises suit you best before your first session.

Don’t Be Shy

Everything should come easy after you finally summon the courage to hit the gym for the first time. You’re paying your membership for a reason, so don’t be afraid to ask the staff to show you the ropes if you’re not familiar with some of the pieces of equipment.

Baby Steps

Don’t waste time comparing yourself to other people who’ve been working out on a regular basis for years. You’re still a beginner, and it’s natural to start small, by using the machines that don’t seem too intimidating because you’re already familiar with them.

The post Feeling Lost at the Gym? Here’s How You Can Find Your Way appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Perfect Timing

“Discipline over motivation” is a great way to approach fitness, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Instead of pressuring yourself into sticking to your workout schedule, try working out when you feel like it instead. Also, consider replacing traditional gym sessions with short workouts that you can do at home a few times a day.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by lululemon (@lululemon)

Increase Enjoyment

Your workouts are most likely feeling like a chore because you’re not enjoying your routine to the fullest. Your workouts have to be beneficial for both your physical and mental health to be successful, so put some effort into focusing on doing exercises that you actually love.

New Routine

Sticking to the same routine for a prolonged period of time won’t do your body any good. You should make a change after a while, and try something completely new, especially if you’re dreading each visit to the gym because your workouts are too boring.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Girlfriend Collective (@girlfriend)

The post 3 Changes You Should Make if Your Workouts Feel Like a Chore appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Self-Discipline

It requires a lot of self-discipline to commit to an hour-long workout on a regular basis, but working out for 10 or 15 minutes shouldn’t be so hard. You can always set aside this much time to get your heart pumping, and you’ll stop making excuses for not working out by doing so.

Baby Steps

You may not get into the best shape of your life by working out for 10 minutes a day, but it’s better than 0 minutes. You can start your fitness journey by taking baby steps, and your short workouts will eventually get longer, or you can perform them several times a day when you find free time.

Intense Workouts

One of the biggest benefits of short workouts is that you can make them more intense than long ones. You don’t have to preserve your energy when you’re working out for a short period of time, so you can go all-in and burn much more calories along the way.

The post Short Workouts Can Do Wonders For Your Fitness Motivation appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

There are many reasons why you don’t feel hungry after an intense workout including high body temperature and hormones. While exercising, your body temperature increases and to avoid overheating, your body uses its energy on cooling, occupying the receptors that signal hunger.

In addition, some high-impact exercises like running cause a lot of movement in your stomach which can lead to you feeling nauseous and having less of a desire to eat. While you’re exercising, your blood volume and flow are diverted from the gut to bring more oxygen to your muscles, slowing digestion, making you feel full.

Even though you may not feel hungry after your workout, it’s important to get the proper nutrition to ensure muscle protein synthesis. If you don’t get the right nutrients, you’ll feel tired and it can negatively impact your next training. So the takeaway is even if you’re not hungry, it’s important to eat something.

The post Here’s Why You Don’t Feel Hungry After an Intense Workout appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Boat Pose

Boat pose is one of the basic yoga exercises that’s easy to do while sitting on your couch and watching TV. Just lift your feet off the ground, bend your knees, and try to do this for 30 seconds. This exercise is great for your spine, straightening your abdominals and hip flexors.

Russian Twist

Russian twists are amazing for strengthening your core, obliques, and spine and you can easily do them while sitting on your couch. Use weights, bottled water, or other heavy objects you can find in your home to add pressure if the basic version is too easy for you.

Couch Dips

If you want to target your triceps, chest, and shoulders, do at least 10 couch dips in between commercial breaks. It’s not an easy exercise, but it’s great for improving your strength.

Mountain Climbers

Mountain climbers are amazing because they help you activate multiple muscle groups and burn fat. Make sure to do a variation of this exercise while sitting on the edge of your couch and you’ll definitely see the results very soon.

The post Easy Exercises You Can Do While Watching TV appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

No Motivation

It’s understandable if you’re not pumped to hit the gym every day, but the lack of excitement on a regular basis can be a problem. If your workouts feel like a chore, you should consider looking for a routine that’s more fun and enjoyable.

Feeling Tired

Feeling tired after a workout is normal, but you shouldn’t be dealing with a lack of energy all the time. Your workouts should do exactly the opposite, but if you’re tired and dizzy all the time, consider looking for a fitness regimen that won’t take a toll on your health.

Dealing With Pain

If you live by “no pain, no gain” mantra, it’s time to change your outlook. There’s nothing wrong in giving it your all during a workout, but your body has its limits, and if you’re constantly dealing with pain and injuries, that’s a sign you reached them.

The post 3 Completely Valid Reasons to Change Your Fitness Program appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

The start position has to be correct; the bar should be even with the middle of your feet. Keep it close to your shins so you don’t strain your lower back to lift. Your back should be straight and your shoulder blades should be squeezed together.

Bend at your hips, making sure they are below your shoulders and above the knees. Engage your back and core by bracing and reach down to grab the bar with your hands outside your shins. Your grip can be both hands facing the shins or one hand facing away from you.

Lean back on your heels and keep your neck in line with your back. Pull the bar upwards keeping it in contact with your shins and bring up your hips and shoulders one after another.

Once you are up squeeze your abs, lats, and glutes and lower the bar back to the floor using the same form you lifted it with. Repeat 6 times.

The post How to Do a Really Good Deadlift appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

It’s Fun

Exercising with a group of people is like a mini party. Whether they’re your best friends or complete strangers, group classes are always fun which makes those hard workouts much easier.

Motivation

Working out by yourself can become pretty lonely, which is why many people lose motivation after a while. Being surrounded by people who have the same goal as you can help you stay motivated through hard times.

Social Bonding

Chances are that many of those people you can meet in group classes have the same interests as you. This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet interesting people and make new friends.

The post Amazing Benefits for Working Out In a Group appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Find a workout buddy

Having a workout buddy can motivate you to take your classes more seriously if you feel that working out alone is boring. “I’ll always work out with a friend because it’s more fun”, the actress told Byrdie.

Don’t deprive yourself

Having a balanced diet is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle in the long run. “When I do feel that I am depriving myself, I find that I binge. That’s not a balanced way to go about it”, Jessica told People.

Create a workout playlist

Music is one of those rare things that can easily lift our mood, so make sure you have a great playlist prepared for your next workout. “I definitely always have Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye, I have some new artists that I’ve been listening to a lot,” she told Byrdie.

Hydrate

Water is important, not only to stay healthy but also to boost your energy when you need it the most. “I think water is essential [to good health],” Jessica told E!.

The post Jessica Alba’s Fitness and Health Secrets appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Trying out different types of exercises and enrolling interesting fitness classes can be of huge help.

Try Pilates

Pilates is one of the best types of exercise to improve balance. With these workouts, you will strengthen your core and notice changes in your posture. Balance is in a tight connection with the core, which if it’s strong enough it will keep you up and more stable.

Ballet

This definitely sounds like a lot of work, but there are numerous ballet classes where you can have fun with other amateurs. It doesn’t mean that you have to be a professional to try it out. Ballet dancers use so many different groups of muscles and are proven to be very beneficial for people who are struggling with balance.

Balancing On One Leg

The easiest and simplest way is to do the old-fashioned exercise- standing on one leg. You can start by slightly bending the knee in the beginning and eventually you’ll work your way up. Focus on a single dot in front of you.

The post Useful Tips to Help You Improve Balance appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

If you’re feeling a little bit out of place in the beginning, follow these three steps to find your way.

Do Your Research

Hitting the gym completely unprepared is never a good idea. Try to figure out what your fitness goals are, what pieces of equipment you should use to attain them, and what exercises suit you best before your first session.

Don’t Be Shy

Everything should come easy after you finally summon the courage to hit the gym for the first time. You’re paying your membership for a reason, so don’t be afraid to ask the staff to show you the ropes if you’re not familiar with some of the pieces of equipment.

Baby Steps

Don’t waste time comparing yourself to other people who’ve been working out on a regular basis for years. You’re still a beginner, and it’s natural to start small, by using the machines that don’t seem too intimidating because you’re already familiar with them.

The post Feeling Lost at the Gym? Here’s How You Can Find Your Way appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.