We have all had those days when you wake up and just don't feel like getting out of bed or you're just really tired after having a busy weekend or tired in general.  Going to the gym is part of your daily routine and sometimes when you just don't feel like it, you need to find whatever works for you to help get you going so you can get it done.

Here are some tips to help get the workout done

1. Start By Showing Up

In our current situation, where many of us are getting creative and working out at home, this trick is as simple as putting on your exercise clothes and opening up your workout app or walking out the front door.  By getting your gym bag ready and your clothes on your mindset is more likely to shift focus to help you get going.

2. Make short workouts harder

Procrastinating your workout or putting yourself on a time crunch can be an advantage. The less time you have, the faster you have to hustle to get it done. So, the more you delay your workout, the harder it will be.

This may inspire you to give yourself more time to work out to avoid the intense HIIT-style session, or it could serve as a reminder that no matter how much time you have — you can always fit in a solid workout.

3. Bribe Yourself With Post Gym Activities

If you’re having a lazy weekend and just want to relax, that’s fine! But there’s still a way to squeeze in a workout, even if it’s a slower-paced spin or fitness class. On the weekends when you may be less strapped for time, try out a new class or gym that looks fun. Rest and relaxation can be an excellent way to reward yourself for your hard work. Set aside a certain amount of time to just watch television, read a book, or simply take a nap. Taking a nap two hours post-workout is a great trick to enhance your muscles' recovery process.

4. Make It Convenient

You know yourself and you know what motivates you best, but keep these tricks in your back pocket next time you’re looking for extra motivation. Try and work out first thing in the morning when you are fresh and you know you'll get it done and don't need to worry about it the rest of the day. Also, choosing a fitness center that's close by also helps. If you can get there quicker you're more likely to go and get it done and get back home.

5. Reach Out To Others For Support

Consider joining a social networking site or online community with fitness trainers and nutrition experts — and support from other people trying to lose weight and maintain healthy eating and exercise routines. People who get this kind of online support are proven to lose up to three times more weight than people going it alone. Lobbying your workplace to offer on-site fitness, yoga, or Pilates classes will also support your mission for a healthy lifestyle. The more that get involved the better it is for everyone.

So start thinking of yourself as an athlete, and not a spectator. Set a goal, enlist a friend, mark it on your calendar, and have some fun. You’ll be setting yourself up for a lifetime of better health, more happiness, and more energy for everything else in your life