8 Easy Ways to Ditch Exercise Excuses

If your New Year’s Resolution involves starting a new exercise plan, here are some tips to keep you on the right track all year long:

In the morning

Get prepared: The night before a morning workout, lay out everything you’ll need, including clothing, sneakers, iPod, pre-workout snack, gym membership ID, etc. Having everything ready to go requires a lot less thought in the morning, plus the visible items are a reminder to get moving!
Think about the after effects: When lying in bed debating whether or not to get up, remind yourself how great it feels to complete a workout. Then remind yourself how it feels to skip a workout. Which feels better?

After work

Mentally prepare: Toward the end of the work day, feeling sluggish is normal, so the thought of exercising is the last thing you want to do. But instead of missing a workout, tell yourself that skipping the gym is just not an option. Visualize yourself putting on workout gear, going to the gym, and enjoying your time while exercising.
Put on your workout clothes immediately: Getting started is sometimes the hardest part of the workout, so make it easier by putting your brain into auto drive and getting dressed as soon as the workday ends.
Make your commute home go by the gym: Instead of heading straight home after work, where it’s really tough to motivate yourself to leave again, make your evening commute go right by the gym.

On the weekend

Make a fitness date: Instead of sleeping late and wasting the day away, schedule a fitness date with a friend, so then you have to show up. Knowing that you've made a commitment to a friend makes it impossible to blow-off a weekend workout.
Schedule a class: Register yourself for a Saturday morning class, just like an appointment that you can't miss. Saturday morning classes typically fill up, so once you've reserved a spot, you don't want to miss it.
Bribe yourself: If you’re struggling to get active, bribe yourself with a post-workout reward. A coffee or a manicure can be a great motivator to get moving!

Source:

https://www.health.com/fitness/ditch-exercise-excuses