Despite the fact that sports are very relevant in our time, the rhythm of life of many people does not allow to pay due attention to this. However, in most cases, we simply look for excuses, appealing with reasons such as lack of time, fatigue, insufficient material resources or underdeveloped sports infrastructure in the city. So, many do not see the prospects that a healthy lifestyle can open for them. After all, it is sport that can help solve the most common human problems, the causes of which are depression, chronic fatigue and excessive aggressiveness. And plus everything, this is a great opportunity to put in order not only the body, but also the spirit, as well as develop willpower and harmonize the general condition.
The main thing to start
So where to start sports? The most difficult thing at the beginning of the path, it is at the first step that most often there is not enough effort and motivation. Here are some ways you can get things moving:
- More useful info. Before you start something, you need to properly understand this issue. If you plan to lose weight, then collect as much information as possible on how to exercise properly in order to lose weight. Or maybe you, on the contrary, want to gain muscle mass and make the body more prominent? Or do not know how to play sports at home? Then go ahead with resources on weightlifting and bodybuilding. Read articles, watch videos, attend trainings, all this will help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of sports and a healthy lifestyle, and will also be an excellent occasion to try out the acquired knowledge in practice.
- Get involved gradually. Are you afraid that you will have to change your life too dramatically? Many worry that training will take up too much time and effort. Or they are too actively involved in the process and can not withstand the loads. And how often do you need to play sports? Ideally, 3-4 times a week, but it will be difficult for a beginner to maintain a similar schedule. Take your time, introduce the sport into your life gradually. Start with one lesson per week and constantly increase the load.
Do not throw at the beginning of the path
Even if you find the strength in yourself to begin classes, this does not mean that the most difficult is behind. As you know, it takes time to form a habit. How to start playing sports and not quit this business in a couple of weeks? Try several ways:
- Keep a diary. You can buy a special notebook or notebook already at the planning stage of your sports activities. It will be convenient to make a list of necessary purchases, a list of fitness centers that you would like to visit, as well as paint your goals and expectations. When you start training, then write down all your impressions and feelings, especially the moments that brought you positive emotions. And if you suddenly visit the thought that there is a desire to quit everything, then just flip through your diary. And be sure: you will definitely want to feel all this again!
- Why do I need it? Remind yourself constantly why you started it all. Remember how you didn’t like your reflection in the mirror, or about a dress that has been waiting in the wardrobe for years. Perhaps you want to impress your soul mate, or to motivate your life partner to do sports with your own example. Stop doubts, every day remember why you embarked on this difficult path.
- The main thing is to come to the hall. Even if you just came to training and did at least a light workout - that's good. The main thing is to find strength in yourself and come. The day could be too difficult, laziness and fatigue take their toll, but you have a goal - so go ahead!
Financial motivation
Still not sure how to get yourself into sports? Are you going to go to the gym - immediately buy a subscription. Of course, at first I would like to evaluate the situation and equipment of the complex, but allow yourself to take a chance. A one-time training may not succeed, and the presence of a subscription will oblige you to attend classes for at least one month, which will allow you to get involved in the process and firmly consolidate the sport in your life.
And how to play sports at home without a subscription and not lose motivation? Even for these cases, there are special programs designed for people who do not have the opportunity and time to visit the hall. These are distance courses with regular support of the coach, of course, they are also paid, so the question of the lack of financial motivation disappears by itself.
Sport is beautiful
It is no secret that sportswear should be comfortable and safe in the first place, but this does not make it less attractive. Allow yourself the pleasure to fork out for a solid set from any of the famous brands for the production of sportswear in which you really will like yourself. Naturally, you will certainly have a desire to "walk" this outfit, and here you have a great motivation for playing sports. Add to this a good sports bag, several accessories in the form of a shaker, gloves or wristbands, and the last doubts and hesitations will quickly leave you.
Challenge yourself
How to make yourself play sports? In fact, you do not have to force yourself. Everything should be not only voluntary, but supported by your desire and aspiration. Sometimes simple motivation is not enough for this, you need to act tougher: challenge yourself! Ask yourself: “Can I squeeze the bar at 100 kg?”, “Lose 15 kg by the summer?”, Or maybe “Unwind 1000 km on a stationary bike?”. Provide yourself with action, come up with a decent reward for greater motivation. The competitive effect and disappointment in yourself in case of failure will not allow you to so easily turn off the intended path.
Together more fun
Man is a social being, we simply cannot without communication, communication and contacts with society. And if you are not an avid misanthrope or introvert, but still do not know how to start playing sports? Then we connect friends and acquaintances!
- Training partner. Talk to your environment, maybe there is a person who also wants to change his life for the better, but does not know how. You can force yourself to do sports with it. Moreover, the benefit will be mutual, you can choose classes that will suit both of you, adjust the schedule of visits - and go! The presence of outside support will not let you easily jump off, you can also help each other during classes, monitor the technique of the exercises, give each other advice and just constantly talk about this topic.
- Group classes. If all your friends are very far from a healthy lifestyle, or you just do not share their sporting interests, group exercises will come to the rescue. Martial arts, yoga, sports dancing - choose your own direction and discover something new! Plus, this is a great way to make new interesting acquaintances and significantly expand the circle of your close friends.
- Sports and personal life. If your soulmate is ready to support you, then nothing is better than joint sports, and you can’t come up with! This is the best motivation for action. Thus, in your life there will be another common cause and an additional opportunity to spend more time together. And if you are still free, then you will have a great opportunity to look for a partner among people who share your interests.
Sport as a unity of body and mind
You have freed up some free time, but are you torn between perfecting the body and self-education? Do not use this as an excuse. For sports, you will have to allocate at least 2-3 hours of your time, so do not lose them in vain! You can always combine business with pleasure. On the way to training and during the classes themselves, instead of music, you can listen to audio books, trainings or even watch instructional videos. And if you have not thought about such prospects, then you can safely use this technique as an additional motivation for playing sports.
Always compete
Perhaps you have already started classes, or even have been studying for more than one month, but you feel that interest is quickly dying away? Is it harder and harder to find motivation with every workout? Then you definitely need an additional incentive: add a competitive effect. Your roommates may come to the rescue, or as a role model you should choose those who have achieved some success in this matter. Do not hesitate to set a goal - to get around your rivals in certain parameters. You need to constantly warm up your interest in the business, and there is nothing better than a feeling of superiority over others. Do not set yourself the bar, remember: "There is no limit to perfection!".
Visualize the result
How to force yourself to play sports if you do not see the end result? So fix it! Post motivational posters with top athletes around the apartment, subscribe to their profiles on social networks, join groups with relevant content, and then everything will constantly remind you of your goal. This is not enough? You can go further and resort to the help of photo editors. Using simple manipulations, give your body the desired equipment and place the image next to the mirror. Then each time, looking at your reflection, you will see progress and what you should strive for.