subject: Tips For A More Routine Workout Schedule [print this page] One of the hardest things you can do when starting to workout is take that first step. Often times, people think about the difficulties of working out and don't even make it out the door. There are many things you can do in order to change your mental attitude toward working out. If you are trying to get out for a jog on a regular basis, here are a few tips to consider.
Do you get home from work and have a family pet that greets you with a smile? I bet you may have overlooked taking your dog for a run each day. This is a great way to get some exercise that will benefit your health, as well as the health of your dog. There are other benefits taking your pooch for a run can have too. The added safety can be a perk. Also, if your dog needs to take a sniff break, you can also take time to catch your breath. By taking your dog out for a run each day, you can begin to develop a routine that will be easier and easier to do. You won't dislike running everyday because you will be able to have fun running with your pet. You won't put too much pressure on yourself to run a certain distance or run at a certain pace.
Another benefit of running with your dog is that the enthusiasm your pup will have will also be carried over to you. Arriving home from work and seeing your pet smiling at the door ready for a run will help you to get yourself out the door too. You won't want to let your dog down. This can help you get into a daily routine and run on a more consistent basis.
Another thing to consider when first getting out the door for a run is that you don't need to go a certain distance. A good way to get a good workout in without over doing it is to run for a certain time. If you say to yourself, "I'm going to go out and run for 3 miles," then you won't know how long that will take you. If you push the pace, you could end up running at a comfort level that will discourage you from going out in the future. But if you say to yourself, "I'm going to go out and run for 25 minutes," you know that from taking your first step to completing your workout will take you 25 minutes. This approach can make it easier for you mentally to get out of the house and run. There is no better feeling then to get home from work and know that in 25 minutes, you will have your workout done for the rest of the day. Then you can sit home and relax all night knowing that you have accomplished something that you ordinarily wouldn't have done. Consider these tips the next time you are going to workout and it might make it that much easier for you.
