On days when you feel tired and low on energy, exercising may be the last thing on your mind. But, a workout can be just the thing to help you feel rejuvenated while staying on track with your fitness goals. As such, if you’ve had bad days in the gym, here are some motivation coming at you, courtesy of Anshula Kapoor, who recently shared a post about working out despite “zero motivation.”
Sharing a gym selfie on your Instagram Stories, Anshula wrote: “Zero motivation today, but somehow I still had a short session.”
How do you exercise when you don’t feel like it? (Source: Anshula Kapoor/Instagram Stories)
Previously, Anshula had shared his fitness plan in a ‘Ask me anything’ Session on Instagram. “Coaches keep changing my program, but it’s basically strength training with some functional training towards the end of each session. In a week, we make strength training four times and 1-2 days, I end up doing cardio,” he revealed.
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She also talked about how, over the years, the meaning of the term “healthy” has changed for her. “Mental note: talk a little better to yourself today. For me today, be’healthy‘ means so much more than what I look like in the mirror. One of my first steps in becoming a healthier me was recognizing that I wasn’t in the best place mentally and that I had to address what was eating away at me before I could start working on anything else. This was the most awkward part. And the hardest part too. He took a lot of therapy. So many tears. So much uncertainty. Fear. mishaps. Discomfort. Self doubt. Then came the self-realizations. Thus began the healing,” she said.
This is what you can do on those days.
According to certified physical trainer, Sameeran Chetia, one can enjoy some outdoor activity, such as walking, jogging or cycling, which will help “if the gym routine it becomes monotonous, and also in stress reduction.”
In addition, exercise helps release the “happiness hormones”, endorphins, which have a stimulating effect on the brain, promoting a feeling of well-being. Indulging in low-intensity exercise results in the release of chemicals called neurotrophic factors that enhance the formation of new neural connections that improve brain functionsaid Praveshh Gaur, founder and director of Srauta Wellness indianexpress.com in a previous interaction.
What can you do in the gym?
If you’re in the gym, “start with simple extensionChetia told indianexpress.com. “It can help improve posture and stay flexible. You can combine it with 30 minutes of cardio on the treadmill or elliptical machine to help you burn calories. You can also try yoga or even meditation, as it is important to have a balance between mental and physical well-being,” she said.
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