Find the Time
We all have busy lives but that isn't a good enough excuse to put off exercising. According, to the American Heart Association Guidelines we should workout 150 minutes per week or 5 times a week for 30 minutes.
Use a calender and come up with a workout schedule that works for you. Here's a tip instead of writing "workout" or "do ab crunches" on your calender write "good health" or "stay healthy". Its a good way to trick your mind into thinking the activity of working out is actually easier then it really is.
Keep An Exercise Journal
Keep track of what ab exercises your doing or other workout routines. Write down how many reps & sets your doing, what kind of exercises, and write down how you feel after the workout. This is a good way for you to stay accountable. Oh yeah, after about 2 weeks your general feeling towards your workout should get better.
Stay Motivated
Don't think about that next sit up or next rep. Always think about the big picture. Remember why your working out. Whether it's good health, flat abs, or a nice but. Keep your workout goal in mind.
Set Realistic Goals
Do you remember that episode of Seinfeld when Kramer decided to run the Aids Marathon with no preparation at all. Well, that didn't go to well for him now did it. Set realistic goals.
Realistic Goal: Lose a couple inches off my waste line.
Unrealistic Goal: Fit into my pair of old blue jeans from high school
Switch it Up-For the Sake of Boring
Ever get tired of your ab workout or exercise routine? If your answer is yes like most of us who have had experience doing the same workout everyday. Then you should try a new workout. Do some research online or ask your friends what exercises they do. Don't fall pray to the exercise rut. Switch it up and keep your exercise routine fresh.
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