How To Develop A Gym Routine - And Stick To It!

Many people ask each other what they should do for a workout and which exercises they should follow. Every person has different wants, for example some want to lose weight whereas some would like to do muscle training. Generally, an effective workout plan is related to each specific person, and it is  developed around the person's age, goals, etc.. It is easy to over complicate the process when there is so much conflicting advice, ranging from how many reps to start with, how much time to spend on each exercise, and more. Healthy training is not about working out for hours in a day to get results; in fact working out 2 to 3 hours a week can also produce effective results.

Training:

Imagine you just walked into a gym and saw a bunch of people doing different exercises and you have no idea about what you are going to do, how much weight you should start, how many reps you should do, etc.. This lack of knowledge is the reason why most people don't get effective results.

So it is important to develop a gym routine for yourself, rather than walking into the gym blindly. Developing a comprehensive routine will give you more clarity about your goals, and will therefore lead to more effective results. Here are some tips for developing your gym routine:

1.  Do your research and set realistic goals. The more informed and clear you are about your training session, the better you will perform, and this will lead to greater satisfaction.

2. Whenever you walk into the gym, have a plan about which muscle you are going to train and which exercises to follow in order to avoid wastage of time.

3. If you are into songs make a playlist in advance to keep yourself focused.

4.  Turn your phone off to avoid unnecessary distractions.

5. Always start with warm up exercises to get your blood flowing and your muscles to open up before starting to train. This will reduce the risk of any injuries.

6.  Avoid taking lots of rest between sets

7.  Train two muscles in a single day to be more effective.

Schedule:

Most people follow different routines for their work out over the week. It is advisable to start your workout plans from Monday in order to be more motivated. If you are a beginner and want to train one muscle a day then you can consult the following routine as a guideline:

Monday: Chest Day

Tuesday: Back day

Wednesday: Shoulder day

Thursday: Arms day (biceps & triceps)

Friday: Leg day

Saturday: Rest

Sunday: Abs and Cardio

Keep in mind is that on your rest day, don't waste the whole day without exercising. Do light exercises such as push ups, or even a brief walk.

Motivation:

People are lazy and often can't find the proper motivation to go to gym. For example, they come from a long day of work feeling tired and cannot bring themselves to go to gym. That is why it is important to find things which motivate you to go to gym. For example:

1. Find a gym buddy. This way, if one of you is feeling lazy then the other person can drag you to the gym. Not only that, but having a gym buddy makes your work out more enjoyable.

2. Join a gym which meets your specifications. This includes finding a gym that has the machinery and equipment you require, and which is also close to your home so that it is easy to go there at your convenience.

3. You should track your progress every week so that you can see whether you are making progress or not. If you are then this will be a good motivator for you.

Exercise is very important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so finding a motivator for yourself is extremely essential.

Daily Life:

Many people find it hard to stick to a gym routine because of their busy lifestyle. However, if you are committed to your training session, then you must prioritize and find time in your daily schedule to go the gym. You can make exercise a part of your life in many ways. Here are some suggestions:

1. If you work and feel demotivated by time you get home, the best solution is to keep some spare gym clothes at your workplace so you can go directly to the gym.
2. Turn little things into a workout like when you are watching TV you can start doing leg raises or any form of exercise.
3. Stretch out during the day. There are even some exercises which can be done sitting in your office desk or classroom that can be incorporated in your daily routine.

Have you developed an effective gym routine that works for you? How do you motivate yourself to stick with the routine? Comment below!