{"id":1045,"date":"2016-07-29T11:21:39","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T16:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2016-07-29T11:21:39","modified_gmt":"2016-07-29T16:21:39","slug":"thinking-ahead-motivate-yourself-to-use-the-college-gym-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/2016\/07\/29\/thinking-ahead-motivate-yourself-to-use-the-college-gym-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking Ahead: Motivate Yourself to Use the College Gym This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ThinkingClass all day, maybe work that follows and how could you forget about the homework? Exercise is the last thing on your mind, and the last place you want to enter is your college gym.\u00a0 At the time it may seem more like a struggle than a reward; but trust us it\u2019s worth it. Although at the time the stability of exercising in your home sounds ideal, there are definitely perks to hitting up the school gym. I have been there a time or two, so I am going to provide you with some strategies to get yourself to the gym when your busy schedule kicks in.<\/p>\n

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  1. Make a dope playlist<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Right when you\u2019re about to hit the big red button on the treadmill, ASAP Ferg\u2019s \u201cWork Remix\u201d comes on.\u00a0 After a couple of song, you are distracted and you forget how much you are sweating and aching.\u00a0 Keep yourself entertained and focused on your main goal, getting a great workout in. Make sure your playlist lasts the entire workout, this prevents on you wanting to stop because you are jamming to One Direction too hard.<\/p>\n

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    1. Upgrade your workout gear<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You have had the same pair of Nikes since sophomore year high school, it\u2019s time to upgrade to Adidas (trust me they are coming back).\u00a0 Just like buying new back to school clothes, you get excited to actually\u00a0come back to class to show off your new outfits.\u00a0 Workout style can be the same way!\u00a0 Purchasing new workout gear that is comfortable, cute and trendy can make you more confident in yourself and it\u2019s okay to show off a little.\u00a0 So head to the gym to do so.<\/p>\n

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      1. Eye candy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Let\u2019s face it, we all know the gym provides some eye catchers.\u00a0 It may be intimidating to work out with the opposite sex surrounding you, but what is a better motivation to hit the college gym?\u00a0 Who knows your future could be resting at the gym, while you\u2019re working out at home.\u00a0 (But beware of the ones flexing and grinning in front of the mirror.)<\/p>\n

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        1. Bring a friend<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Busy semesters equal less gossip time with your friends.\u00a0 Instead of meeting for drinks or dinner, meet at a mutual spot at the college gym.\u00a0 It\u2019s an easy and fun way to get a quick workout in and a person to spot the cuties at the gym with.\u00a0 Be one another\u2019s motivation or make it a friendly competition, \u201cdon\u2019t skip leg day.\u201d<\/p>\n

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          1. Reward Yourself<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Nothing is wrong with treating yourself after a successful visit to your gym.\u00a0 You may think a solid workout is enough of an award, which it is, but who doesn\u2019t love some extra motivating. Spoil yourself for hitting the gym 5 out of 7 days this week.\u00a0 Pamper your hard work!<\/p>\n

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            Your college gym offers you so much more than you probably even know about!\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking to clear you mind in your busy schedule or get back into shape, there is no better time than now with the semester approaching.\u00a0 I hope I can help you to feel more motivated to\u00a0visiting the gym down the street, right on campus.<\/p>\n

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            I hope you learn. I hope you laugh. I hope you never stop. And remember being fit is always in style.<\/p>\n

            -Karlee Fowler<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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