We all have our off days. The key is to remember that fitness is a journey, and not a one-stop destination. On days that you don’t feel like working out, instead do things that you can easily manage
Whether it is just wearing your gym clothes, tying your shoes, doing a few jumping jacks, or having a pre-workout snack that you enjoy, build a habit that signals your body into action
Just doing these simple steps will signal to your brain your intent. You’re essentially telling yourself that you don’t feel like working out, but you are open to the idea of movement
It doesn’t have to be something big like a full-on run or squats, but just spend 10 minutes being intentionally active. It could be a walking, stretching, spot running, anything that you feel is low intensity
At the end of the 10 minutes, if you’re feeling a little more pumped up, go ahead and do your full workout. If you’re feeling better than when you started, reset your timer to another 10 minutes
Sometimes when you say, “I’m not in the mood,’ what you're saying is, ‘I don't feel like doing what I plan to do’
Try something new today. Maybe dance in your living room instead of going for a jog, do only the breathing exercises from your yoga class, or do some jumping jacks
Do something different that you don’t normally do. This will at best get your heart rate going and open up your body for movement
If you do decide to skip your workout, try to ensure that you are at least incorporating some movement in your day. Do some chores, tend to your garden, walk to the grocery store
If you’re still feeling low, you can give it a break.Your body deserves to be heard. Sometimes not being in the mood for exercise means you should take some time off