How to Stay Motivated as the Weather Cools Down - With ISI

October 20, 2023

It’s getting cooler out, which can make it tough to stay on track with our fitness goals. We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite local fitness centers to share tips on staying motivated in the cooler months. Read on to learn about what ISI Belmont recommends this season!

As we approach the cozy season of fall, staying motivated to workout can become challenging. This is especially difficult when the fall season calls for football watching parties and tailgates, staying warm and comfortable inside to binge-watch Netflix or throw a pillow over your head and hit snooze! But it is possible to defeat the lack of motivation with the season change. Head Performance Coach, Meredith Nacke, of ISI Elite Training in Belmont has four easy and sustainable tips to help you stay on track in this season of harvest!

1. Spice up your routine and try something new!

If you’re not having any fun at all, or don’t feel like you’ve accomplished something at the end of your workout, you’re probably bored. It’s really hard to sustain something if you aren’t having fun. Try a yoga class, a hike in nature, or even better a 50 minute athletic strength and conditioning session at ISI Elite Training in Belmont! When you find something you’re passionate about, then you’ll actually want to go to workout. And, it won’t feel like a workout!

2. Don't do it alone!

Find a workout buddy. Make a plan to meet them at the gym or class on certain days. When one of you wants to back out, ask the other why and hold them accountable. Try group athletics as well. You’ll be surprised how many people wonder where you are when you attend a class regularly and then you aren’t there the next day. At ISI Elite Training in Belmont, we take pride in accountability! We hold true to what it means when "Iron Sharpens Iron." And you will make new likeminded friends, too!

3. Schedule ahead and prioritize it!

Establishing a steady routine does make it easier! It may still be hard when the alarm goes off or you’re tired after work, but the more you build a habit, the more likely you will stick with it. It takes a month or two to build a routine, so start with small accomplishable goals and build from there. Promising yourself you’ll start going 5 days/week when you haven’t ever been to the gym might be asking too much at first, so aim for 1-2 classes and add more as you gain confidence. ISI Elite Training in Belmont has three different membership opportunities all based on how many days a week you want to attend a session! All sessions can be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance!

4. Remind yourself WHY you are doing it!

At the end of the day, you have a reason you’re doing this. You’re spinning to lose weight. You’re lifting weights to gain muscle. You are doing yoga because you want mind-body wellness. Your goals, your passions and what makes you excited about getting into fitness are a priority, so remind yourself that you matter and what you want out of life matters. Make yourself and what’s in your heart a top priority.

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