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Tips And Tricks For Getting Out Of An Exercise Rut
When was the last time you hit an exercise rut? It happens to all of us: You rock a new routine for weeks, and then something throws you off, making you throw out the positive habit altogether.
For ideas on breaking free of the rut and getting back your boundless energy, barre3 Lead Instructors are sharing what they do when they fall into an exercise rut. Check out their advice, and book your next class in studio or online today!
CATIE FAHRNER: SHAKE IT UP
“I’m a creature of habit, so sometimes I get into a rut because I’m doing what’s easiest (taking class at noon in the studio around the corner from the home office, for example). I tend to do the same online workouts, too. But if I take 90 seconds to plan ahead, I can change something: my workout time, where I work out, which instructor I take from. (All of this works whether I’m doing barre3 in the studio or online!)”
LISA SCHALE-DRAKE: SLOW DOWN
“I try to switch up my pacing during class. I used to always like to go fast and big because I thought it was the only way to challenge myself. One day, I tried slowing down and moving with intention. It changed my workout completely. Now when I take class, I’m sometimes the lone wolf moving to my own beat!”
HARPER KALIN: FIND A FRIEND
I’m a huge extrovert (I know, shocking!), so when I’m in a rut, I phone a friend and ask them to come take class with me. I love a good accountability partner!”
SARA CATHERINE WHEATLEY: REDISCOVER THE JOY
“When I don’t feel motivated to get to the studio, I bring my awareness to how FUN it is to move and sweat together in a room full of like-minded people.
When I can reiterate to myself that taking class is a joy and a privilege and not a thing that needs to be checked off a list or something I do out of guilt and obligation, then things start to feel fresh again.
Also, I love to supplement my time exercising inside with nice, long walks outside—alone or with a pal. They always do so much good for my body, mind, and spirit. When I need to hit the reset button, I always add walks back into my routine. (I’m actually headed out the door for one now!)”
SHANNON MCCLINTOCK: REMEMBER MY PURPOSE
“When I’m in a rut, it’s usually because I’ve stopped working out for “me” and lost my purpose with it. I have to bring myself back to how it makes me feel better, stronger, happier, and more energetic, and how it is MY TIME. It’s about remembering to make myself a priority rather than let everything else in life come first.”
We’d love to know: Do you ever fall into exercise ruts? And if so, what’s your secret to breaking out of them? Tell us in the comments below!
When was the last time you hit an exercise rut? It happens to all of us: You rock a new routine for weeks, and then something throws you off, making you throw out the positive habit altogether.
For ideas on breaking free of the rut and getting back your boundless energy, barre3 Lead Instructors are sharing what they do when they fall into an exercise rut. Check out their advice, and book your next class in studio or online today!
CATIE FAHRNER: SHAKE IT UP
“I’m a creature of habit, so sometimes I get into a rut because I’m doing what’s easiest (taking class at noon in the studio around the corner from the home office, for example). I tend to do the same online workouts, too. But if I take 90 seconds to plan ahead, I can change something: my workout time, where I work out, which instructor I take from. (All of this works whether I’m doing barre3 in the studio or online!)”
LISA SCHALE-DRAKE: SLOW DOWN
“I try to switch up my pacing during class. I used to always like to go fast and big because I thought it was the only way to challenge myself. One day, I tried slowing down and moving with intention. It changed my workout completely. Now when I take class, I’m sometimes the lone wolf moving to my own beat!”
HARPER KALIN: FIND A FRIEND
I’m a huge extrovert (I know, shocking!), so when I’m in a rut, I phone a friend and ask them to come take class with me. I love a good accountability partner!”
SARA CATHERINE WHEATLEY: REDISCOVER THE JOY
“When I don’t feel motivated to get to the studio, I bring my awareness to how FUN it is to move and sweat together in a room full of like-minded people.
When I can reiterate to myself that taking class is a joy and a privilege and not a thing that needs to be checked off a list or something I do out of guilt and obligation, then things start to feel fresh again.
Also, I love to supplement my time exercising inside with nice, long walks outside—alone or with a pal. They always do so much good for my body, mind, and spirit. When I need to hit the reset button, I always add walks back into my routine. (I’m actually headed out the door for one now!)”
SHANNON MCCLINTOCK: REMEMBER MY PURPOSE
“When I’m in a rut, it’s usually because I’ve stopped working out for “me” and lost my purpose with it. I have to bring myself back to how it makes me feel better, stronger, happier, and more energetic, and how it is MY TIME. It’s about remembering to make myself a priority rather than let everything else in life come first.”
We’d love to know: Do you ever fall into exercise ruts? And if so, what’s your secret to breaking out of them? Tell us in the comments below!
