Introduction

Working out can be a great way to relieve stress, energize your body, and maintain a healthy routine. But we’ve all had those moments where we realize that our workout is just not working for us. Sometimes you need to shake things up to see results or add some variety to your workout to make it work well for you.

This can be even harder if you’re trying to work out around a busy work schedule or family calendar. How can you make sure you leave time for yourself and reach all of those workout goals? We asked some experienced workout jugglers how they manage to find a workout that works for their busy schedule.

Be Realistic

One of the fastest ways to fall off your workout plan is to create something that’s unrealistic. Too many times we’re tempted to push ourselves to do too much in the course of a day because we managed it in the past or we see others doing it. However, life isn’t stagnant and you can’t compare your routine to someone else’s. Take a look at what you can reasonably attain in your current lifestyle.

“It’s so easy to think that because you could reach these goals 2, 3, or 6 years ago that you can do it again,” says Natália Sadowski, Director of Aesthetics at Nourishing Biologicals. “However, we’re often in a different phase of life even a year after setting up a workout plan. You have to be realistic in understanding that your current lifestyle may not even be the same in 3 months and that’s okay. Life happens, but you can’t let that discourage you from creating a flexible plan that’s realistic to your changing schedules.”

“It’s great to push yourself, but don’t create a plan that’s going to add more stress or be impossible to execute,” says Christy Pyrz, Chief Marketing Officer of Paradigm Peptides. “You have to find that balance, and it’s okay if that balance changes after a bit too. Maybe you’ll have more time to spend at the gym by this time next year, or maybe you’ll have to change everything around in a few months because your kid joins a soccer team. Learning to adapt to life’s changes while not dropping your routine completely is one of the best ways you can approach working out.”

Create a List of Things You Don’t Enjoy

Working out is not always the best part of your day, but there may be some workouts that make you dread going to the gym or starting your workout enough that it can cause you to avoid the entire process. Learning to identify these and learn how to adapt those to your needs, preferences, and routine can help.

“You don’t have to follow a specific formula for working out,” says Jeff Goodwin, Sr. Director, Performance Marketing and E-Commerce of Orgain. “For example, if including ab workouts in every routine makes you want to ditch the workout plan, step it down. You can also explore workouts that initiate abdominal exercise while doing something else as well so you’re not only focusing on one area.”

“While you may not be able to avoid all components of a workout that you dislike while still reaching for your goals, there are ways to accommodate your preferences,” says Tyler Read, Founder and Senior Editor of Personal Trainer Pioneer. “ For example, if you hate the heat you can look for an indoor area to do cardio or explore swimming.”

Identify Your Favorite Part of Working Out

This might be difficult for some people, but finding your favorite components in a workout can help you create a workout plan that will leave you motivated to continue each time. Evaluate ways you can incentivize your workout plan by incorporating these things.

“If you know you do better working out in a class setting because there are people holding you accountable, look at what your local gyms offer or join a group,” says Hector Gutierrez, CEO of JOI. “Likewise, if you know you’re better off just finding a workout buddy or even working out alone, plan on those things.”

“If you love parts of working out but not others, try to mix the two components into daily workouts so you’re not only doing things you love but instead incorporating those as rewards for completing the parts you don’t like as much,” says Ryan Rottman, Co-Founder and CEO of OSDB. “There has to be a balance so you don’t lose motivation or find yourself skipping the ‘hard’ days.”

Create a Plan

This part goes back to the first step: be realistic. As you create a plan, don’t lock yourself into an impossible task. Find a way to create a plan that will be good for your physical health but also your mental health too. Stressing yourself over missing a workout or not being able to stick to the plan is not going to help in the long run.

“Creating a plan can help you solidify goals, see a visual representation of your intentions, and help keep you motivated,” says Reece Kresser, Co-Founder of Zizi. “Use a planner or an app to schedule different activities and keep yourself on track to reach your goals – big or small.”

“Create a weekly or biweekly plan to follow and take the pressure off yourself when you go to work out,” says Juan Pablo Cappello, Co-Founder and CEO of Nue Life. “Creating a schedule also gives you a sense of accomplishment when you complete all of the daily tasks and can help you feel more motivated to keep going.”

Conclusion

There are many ways to help yourself reach your goals and find a workout plan that works for you. By intentionally following the advice above, you can create a workout plan that works for your current lifestyle and health plans. 

Step back and take a look at your goals and make sure they’re realistic. After that, you can spend some time identifying what you love and what you tend to avoid during workout sessions. Explore how you can integrate different workout methods and activities to keep yourself motivated and create a plan for success. 

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