Why is it so hard to exercise after work and can it be fixed

Why is it so hard to exercise after work and can it be fixed

Training results are strongly affected by fatigue.

By the end of the working day, you may feel very tired and lack of motivation to exercise. This is caused by stress at work, monotonous activities, physical exertion or lack thereof, being in one position for a long time, negative emotions, lack of opportunity to eat properly.

For this reason, many people after work feel a lack of strength for physical activity.

Alexander Mironenko

Master of Sports, two-time champion of Russia in track and field athletics, fitness school Evotren expert

Training results are strongly influenced by fatigue.

The depth of fatigue depends on two key factors: physical and psycho-emotional. Subjectively, we can assess the degree of fatigue by the level of fatigue, which will directly affect our training results, the amount of energy, strength, endurance and the desire to do sports.

But it is this state that should motivate you to go to the gym, because training normalizes the work of all body systems, relieves stress and psycho-emotional tension, gives a portion of positive emotions, a sense of muscle tone, improves well-being and health.

To ensure that the battery by the end of the working day is not discharged, it is necessary to observe the following rules:

• quality sleep seven to eight hours;

• qualitative food basket with consideration of balanced calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates;

• adherence to a drinking regimen – 0.33 ml per kilogram of body weight;

• every 30-45 minutes it is worth doing small walks, “industrial” gymnastics”. Do not sit still for a long time;

• at lunch it is recommended to do breathing exercises, meditation, a walk in the park;

• take vitamin and mineral complexes prescribed by a doctor;

• make a training plan and strictly follow it. This will form a habit, and after three or four weeks of regular training, the desire to go to the gym will appear automatically;

• loads should be moderate in volume and intensity. After training you should feel a surge of energy, improved mood and well-being.

The desire to train may depend on individual circadian rhythms. If you are a “lark”, training in the morning is ideal for you. For “owls”, evening time will be very comfortable.

“Pigeons” achieve the best results during the day, but can train in the morning and evening. The daily biorhythm can be adjusted to your lifestyle, the main thing – a clear adherence to the schedule of work, training and rest.

And remember that it is important to find a goal that will motivate you, because the main reason for not wanting to go after work to workout is related to your perception. The goal should be one that makes your eyes burn and your mind put it ahead of fatigue.

It will not be superfluous and use the services of a competent fitness trainer, who can not only motivate, but also bring in the elements of the game, so that the training allows you to emotionally relax after work.