I love to workout, but I get so bored sometimes while I am working out. Sometimes it feels like I will never be finished with my routine. What can I do to make the time go faster?
It is never a good idea to rush through your fitness routine. You are not doing your body any good when you rush. In fact, if you rush you will not receive the full benefit from your workout. You also increase your chances for injury when you are in a hurry. What you really need is some distraction. Now, you do not want to be so distracted that you neglect keeping yourself in good form while you exercise or forget how many reps on the weighted machines you have accomplished. A little distraction, however, is usually welcome because working out can become tedious.
In most fitness clubs there is usually a television to keep your mind off what you are doing somewhat. It does seem to make the time go a bit faster. There is sometimes music being played as well. This can be difficult to hear at times though so it is best to bring your own music source along, such as an mp3 player. You can either listen to the radio on it or play your downloaded music depending on the functioning of your player. The great thing about music is that it can help with your fitness routine if you follow the beat of the music and focus on keeping in time with it. This is my favorite thing to do when I exercise and really whiles away the time for me. Before you know it, you are all done. Another thing that I have seen people do is to try and talk on their cell phones. Well, for most people this is almost impossible and I would not advise it. There is a rack of magazines at the fitness center that I attend and I have seen people trying to read also. They usually do not make it past the first page, however. Again, I would advise against it. I would say that your best bet would be the television or music. My personal vote is music, hands down.
Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, fitness, media and health.