Health & WellnessAPR 3, 2024

30 Fitness Hacks People Discovered That Made Them Struggle Less With Exercising

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe many of us know that exercising at least sometimes brings a lot of benefits that include not only our appearance but also makes us feel better, helps us forget about all our problems and maybe even motivates us to eat healthier. However, I am pretty sure many of us also just can’t bring ourselves to step into a gym or start running or do whatever sport we have in mind.

Luckily (or not), we are not alone. One Reddit user started a thread asking people online to share their fitness hacks that they have personally discovered that are absolutely game changers. So, folks, if you struggle to start working out or actually enjoy it - scroll on through to find out more, complete with an interview with Joey Thurman, fitness/nutrition expert and Gina Harney, women’s fitness specialist who shared even more useful tips!

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30 Fitness Hacks People Discovered That Made Them Struggle Less With Exercising

Having a piece of equipment in my home. I know it’s not possible for everyone, but I got a Peloton last year and it’s been the first time I’ve stayed consistent with a workout routine. I’m on a 32 week streak and still going strong.

literarylagers, Element5 Digital

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Gina also noted that it's easy to feel overwhelmed when you focus on workouts you don't enjoy, but you feel like you *should* be doing. “If you hate running, don't force yourself to run. Take a dance class, spin class, go for a hike, or do something you enjoy instead!”

She shared that it’s so much easier to be consistent when you actually enjoy what you are doing! “It's also easy to do too much too quickly. Ask yourself if your current routine is something you'd want to maintain forever. If the answer is no, it might be a good time to scale back or find something that you look forward to each day.”

#22

This is more of a diet hack, but unfollow all of the restaurants/food related stuff on social media. I find the more I see the more it triggers me to eat (not necessarily out to these places, just down to my kitchen)! Be mindful of the scent of candles or wall plug ins you use…no joke, like clockwork when I burn my maple syrup candle all I want is sweets! Any sweet food related candle or plug in does this to me. These two things have really helped me stay on track.

sugar182, Ylanite Koppens

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#23

Progressive overload is key. Too many people do the same s**t every week and wonder why they're not making any gains. I know people who for years do the same exercises with the same weight and are truly confused why they've plateaued.

Over-Bid-8083, Andres Ayrton

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Finally - don’t forget to check out Gina’s blog The Fitnessista where she shares healthy recipes and workouts!

And coming back to exercise hacks - upvote your favorites and share in the comments your working out game changers! Don’t forget - it’s never too late to start working out!

#24

Get yourself a pullup bar. They fit into the doorframe and can come off and on without tools in less than 2 seconds.

Put it in the doorway to your bathroom. The tax to using the bathroom is doing pull ups to failure.

Pull ups to failure take literally 10 seconds for someone who is untrained and less than 60s for someone who is good at them.

Every time you p**s, s**t, brush your teeth, etc you do as many pull ups as you can.

At first it will be 0, 1, 2. In a month you'll be cranking them out and you'll feel good about yourself to get going at other stuff.

Ilosesoothersmaywin, Victor Freitas

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#25

Meal prep.

Planning out the week's meals, cooking everything on Sunday, then stocking the fridge for the week really helps me stick to a meal plan.

originalchaosinabox, Mike Jones

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10points

#26

If you want to GAIN, you have to EAT. What you do in the gym is less important than what your diet and recovery regimen (sleep) can do.

AnElkaWolfandaFox, Nathan Cowley

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#27

Doing it first thing. It was hard to find the motivation to get off of my a*s after work and cycle to an overcrowded gym. Now I get up 3 hours earlier than I used to, get out of bed without even thinking about it and hop on my bike to go.

The gym is empty, I get my day started by accomplishing something good for me, and in the afternoon I even feel guilty about not going to the gym, until I remember I already did.

James12052, hi room

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9points

#28

Diet is possibly even more than 80% of it. CICO works. (That said, hardcore sticking to it is HARD.. well maybe not hard per se but requires a ton of conscious effort.).

Single_Wasabi_3683, Anthony Leong

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9points

#29

Pre workout. I have this one made from green tea that's amazing. Able to get a boost for my workout without the sudden crash or prolongs restlessness afterwards.

Edit: aminolean energy.

Shadow948

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#30

After I had kids I paid for stupid expensive gym classes like BFT, F25, Orange Theory so if I missed classes I had to pay and then I’d get myself back in the habit and quit. It was the only way I could get back into going to the gym consistently. Also, rest - it’s good for you. Choose exercise you enjoy. Walking is exercise.

EDIT: I wasn't super clear, I quit the workout classes but didn't stop working out.

redditaccount1_2, Andrea Piacquadio

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While pursuing a healthier lifestyle, it's essential to be aware of how media platforms can shape our perceptions. There's a growing discourse around aspirational imagery in fitness advertising, as seen with recent backlash.

For example, people are pushing back against impossible standards set by luxury brands, and instead, turning to humor and memes to expose and debunk these portrayals.

Denis KrotovasBoredPanda Staff

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