1. Avoid the Mirrors
Many fitness centres exercise rooms with mirrors to allow you to watch your form as you work out. Yet a study of 58 women found that those who exercised in front of a mirror felt less calm and more fatigued after 30 minutes of working out than those who exercised without staring at their reflections.
3. Listen to Music
Create your own personal playlists and listen to them as you work out. Researchers have found that people who listen to up-tempo music get significantly more out of their stationary bike workouts. Although the type of music you choose is up to you, pick something with a fast beat that makes you want to start dancing.
4. Think of Someone Who Irritates You
Step on the treadmill, elliptical or stationary bike and sweat out your aggression as you work out. You might even imagine that you are running an imaginary race against this person. You’ll get a better workout and blast away anger and stress at the same time.
6. Think Positive
So simple, yet so often ignored, positive thinking can help you power your way through a workout. In one study, exercisers who though positively were more likely to stay active than those whose minds often uttered the words, “I can’t.” Whenever you find yourself making excuses, replace any negative thoughts with positive messages such as, “I feel great,” and “Bring it on.”