We all hit slumps, when we either don't want to exercise or working out just doesn't feel as good as it used to. When you hit the wall, using your imagination can help motivate you to get up and get moving.
Imagining your workout, be it running or rowing, activates the same part of your brain as actually doing the activity. Jumping into your workout is considerably less difficult when you harness this visualization. Picture yourself barreling up the hills then skipping down the other side, and your motivation will soon follow. Mentally reviewing the technique of your sport can help work out the kinks that are causing your discomfort or hurting your performance. Use your brain and get moving.
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I do this.
When I told a few people that I do this sometimes when I'm not feeling up to it I got some funny looks.
1Ugh. I'm in a slump right now. Thanks for the advice.
2Sweet, just in time! This may actually make me go to the gym tomorrow
3whats the scientific basis for this? im interested as it could be useful in my degree this year and would like to read up further if you have any references from journals or text books to support these claims.
4cheers
I'll have to try this.
5When I'm feeling in a slump I imagine my desired end result. It can sometimes help me kick my butt into gear!
6I do that too, number6_ed. Imagining how I will look and feel after reaching my goals is a good motivator.
7Great idea, imagination is everything. Where the mind goes with the imagination the body will soon follow. If definitely beats visualizing the process of change, as that certainly doesn't motivate many people. Thanks for the great info!
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