Psyyych…well not exactly! I completed a marathon but it sure didn’t involve me running 26.2 miles. I think it’s safe to say that I’m obsessed with Suits. Between Sunday & Monday, I finished around 10 episodes…and that number probably would have been higher if I had any more episodes on hand to watch. For your viewing pleasure (and more mine):
TV junkie aside, I wanted to post about my workout motivation…or what has been the case lately for me: lack of workout motivation. Don’t get me wrong: I am still working out regularly, I still leave the gym on an endorphin high but I couldn’t be any less enthusiastic about my workouts. Since I’ve gotten back from London, I’ve been completing my workouts but it’s more a case of me just going through the motions: I am doing the workout without any inner drive to lift heavier weights, run faster & set new PRs .
Health & vanity reasons aside, I exercise for a sense of achievement and entertainment. The minute those two are absent, something has to change. There are a lot of things in life which can be be a burden to do, but I refuse to let exercise be one of them. After discussing it with my trainer, we are going to switch up my workout schedule completely. Currently it looks something like this:
From next week onwards, it’s going to look more like this:
While I know that my new schedule will be more intense due to an increase in the number of sets per body part, I am looking forward to a new challenge. I imagine my workouts will also improve as there is more time in between sessions for repair and recovery. As for the extra rest day, I’d be lying if I said that part of me wasn’t glad to have an extra day to sleep in ;)! Whether or not I enjoy this workout split, time will only tell! But for now, I can’t wait to shake things up!
How do you snap out of workout ruts?
We’re the same way but with The West Wing. Talk about obsessed!
And I really find that by switching things up regularly on the cardio front, I maintain my motivation to workout. I guess that’s why I love tabata workouts – short and highly varied!
Since I got back from London, I haven’t done a tabata workout…I think I know what my next cardio workout will be!
I’ve completed a few of those kinds of marathons myself, and I do believe that Dexter was my most recent one 😀 I used to get stuck in workout ruts all the time, and while switching up my routine or playlist helped, they’d almost always come back. These days I focus on staying active in my daily life as opposed to doing structured workouts, and I find that works a lot better for me. I do things I enjoy, like biking, walking, hiking, etc. and so I never really get bored, and always enjoy myself. So I guess the most important thing would be doing things that you enjoy, whether that’s taking new classes or being outside, or just being active without worrying about a routine.
I am in love with Dexter too :). new season coming up in less than a month
So many people have been recommending Dexter to me recently- I might have to check it out! I love your attitude towards fitness: the main thing is to keep active, who cares how you do so as long as you enjoy!
You have to find a way to get the remaining episodes of Suits – its sooo good.
You’re new work out routine sounds great! Ever since I cut back my workouts from 6 days to 4 days a week I feel I am able to push myself a lot more that before and I ook forward to all the sessions
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I’ve been in a workout rut for the last 2 weeks, ever since London. Still trying to get motivated to push myself in the gym like I did before the holidays. Now I kind of wish I worked out with you in London atleast few times. Any tips to snap out of a this work out rut would be appreciated!
The fact that you still make an effort to go to the gym regularly alone will help you snap out of it I think- sometimes the “going” part is the hardest bit! Have you spoken to your trainer about changing up your workouts?
That’s MY kind of marathon ;D And if I get in workout ruts, I just completely change it up! I go to the gym with absolutely no plan and just wander around and do the exercises that seem fun. No, it’s not as intense of a workout, but it shakes things up and makes me more eager or interested in going back to a plan.
Intense or not, at least you’re making the effort to complete some exercises. I think we just have to remember that not every workout needs to be high-intensity or leave our muscles feeling completely fatigued!
I think fun work out classes get me more motivated and back onto track – like Zumba! New music that you want to work out to helps also and maybe watching the paraolympics? That should keep us inspired 😉 So, have you finished season 2 already? Now such a long wait until January…..!
I am dying to try Zumba- there’s a class nearby our place here but I’m just being lazy about not going! I have 4 more episodes to watch of Suits, slowly savoring each one of them! But waiiit why January??? New seasons usually start in September!!
I love suits – discovered it last summer, and they’ve made the 2nd season awesome. It’s a summer show, thats why new eps in Jan 🙁 I workout at home using the youtube vids of a trainer called Hamelin D’abell. He has lots of different challenges which has kept it interesting for me, and easy to stay consistent
Ahh I don’t think I can handle waiting till Jan…I’ve already started re-watching the eps haha! And thanks for the workout recommendation :)!
I was so ready to shower you with congratulations as i clicked on your blog title! haha! But a marathon of Suits is just as good! I haven’t started watching it but it’s all i’ve been hearing about lately!
As for workout ruts… i’ve been in and out of ruts b/c of my injury. As soon as discouraging thoughts creep into my head, i just stop and think about why i’m doing this. I’ll usually talk to my husband too who’ll knock some sense back into me. Haha!
Hahah I think watching a TV marathon show is worth of congratulations ;)! Sorry to hear about your injury, but hope you’re on the mend!
I am so lame – I haven’t watched a marathon of a TV show in years! =( We don’t have cable (too $$$ – I’d rather save that $ for school) so I am tooootally out of the pop culture loop!
As long as you have wifi, who needs cable- there are so many sites you can watch online now!
I have never seen Suits, guess I should check it out!
You definitely should!!
I always go through workout ruts but luckily they never seem to last long. I just make sure to do things I enjoy doing like biking. On days where I feel like I have no energy to do intense metcon or plyo workouts, I’ll just hop on the bike first for a warm up and that’ll get my pumped for a more intense workout later on because I’m already at the gym.. might as well do it!
I completely agree! Especially in the mornings, the hardest bit for me is getting out the door. Once I am at the gym and warmed up, the adrenaline alone ensures I have a great workout!
Haha you had me laughing in that opening paragraph! Your new routine looks like so much fun. When I started doing body part splits I became hooked on weight lifting!! It took it to an all-new level 😀
Haha I am glad you appreciated my corniness! Your comment has gotten me all the more pumped about starting this new workout sched…and I won’t lie, this split makes my lifting feel that much more legit ;)!
Oh, i complete marathons like you like every few months 😉 If only they were the running type – I will be so fit by now 😀
Haha glad I’m not the only one guilty of TV marathons ;)!
Haha. I like your type of marathon!! I kind of got into a rut with running so lately I’ve been really into strength. It definitely helps to switch things up!
For sure- the main thing is to keep active!
Your new plan looks fantastic!! I think that mixing up your routine will definitely bust you out of that rut. Definitely keep us updated us about your progress!
I’ve actually been in a major workout slump lately as well. I still go to the gym 5-6 days/week, but the motivation is missing! I usually enjoy my workouts because they provide an hour of “me time” during the day, however lately, I’ve found that the only way I can finish them is by thinking about what I get to do AFTERWARDS (like eat, haha!). Tara is designing a much different program for me right now, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store. I’m already excited just thinking about it. 🙂
I’ve actually never heard of Suits! I must be living under a rock. The lead character sure is cute though! 😉 xoxo <3
Haha you and me both! On the days I work out first thing, my main motivation is the breakfast I have waiting for me! Can’t wait to see what Tara comes up for you- she really knows her stuff! And PLEASE start Suits- you would love it 🙂
i have just signed up for crossfit starting this saturday, to get out of what is now my longest workout rut ever :-|. fingers crossed
I’ve heard such great things about Crossfit- hope you enjoy it!
Group classes definitely get me out a rut and back to it! Zumba for sure and any other kind of dance class. Cardio kick/kick boxing is fantastic too- you get a tough workout, and some rage out! haha. I have also tried a new kind of yoga lately, vinyasa power, and I really enjoy it, more than I ever have with yoga!
You have been so on it with the group classes lately…thanks for sharing! I especially like the sound of cardio kick!
Bwhahaha! That’s a marathon I could get behind.
Get your gear on ;)!
My boyfriend is in LOVE with Suits too! I just haven’t gotten into it for some reason…probably because I’m too busy watching Bravo & E! 😉
My advice for the workout rut-use pinterest/other bloggers for your inspiration! When I got bored with my routine, I looked around at a couple different bloggers to see what they were doing, and used a combination of their workouts to spice up my routine!
PLEASE give suits another shot..trust me! Pinterest is such a great source of inspiration…and not just in terms of fitness :)!
OH boy..I haven’t been working out at all due to my insane schedule…I really need to make some time for myself…good luck with your new workout challenge!
Whether it’s in the form of a workout or not, hope you manage to squeeze in some “me time”!
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Looks like a great workout plan!! I think that putting it down on paper definitely makes you more inclined to stick with it. I need to start doing that!
For sure…or even just telling someone else/voicing your goals can make a world of difference to motivation levels!