There's nothing wrong with setting lofty fitness goals [1] for yourself, but what happens when you fall behind, start skipping workouts, or lose your motivation? What if you're too daunted to even start? All of a sudden, fitness stops feeling fun and starts to become a chore.
That's why we came up with POPSUGAR's first-ever 28-Day Fitness Routine Reboot, designed to help you find the joy in working out no matter where you are on your journey. Every day, we've set you up with a mini challenge that's focused on being fun, not intimidating — but don't worry, we'll still be pushing you out of your comfort zone! The goal: wake up every day excited to get moving and take on the next challenge. And if you're looking for a community to help you out and keep you accountable, be sure to join the POPSUGAR Workout Club [2] on Facebook to share your journey. Check out the Reboot below, and let's get sweating!
- Do a dance workout in a style you've never tried before.
- Type "workout for [one body part you love]" into YouTube and do the first video that comes up.
- Do a few reps of the one move you always avoid.
- Swap workout playlists with a friend.
- Do a workout incorporating a piece of equipment (jump rope, hula hoop, bike, trampoline) that reminds you of your childhood.
- Do a YouTube workout set to a song that came out in the last year.
- Exercise in your favorite workout clothes. Bonus: share a selfie with a friend!
- Stretch for 10 minutes before bed.
- Hold a wall sit while brushing your teeth.
- Do a friend's favorite YouTube workout.
- Try a mobility workout.
- Play your favorite song and hold a plank the whole time. Bonus: sing along!
- Do a workout shared by an athlete or celebrity (or their trainer).
- Do one burpee for every letter in your full name.
- Shout "I am strong!" every time you want to stop your workout today.
- Do as many push-ups, squats, mountain climbers, and lunges as your age.
- Find the very first Class Fitsugar workout you remember watching and complete it.
- Meditate for five minutes or write down three things you're grateful for before your workout today. Advanced: do both!
- Try the exercise that used to haunt you in gym class.
- Do a workout that gets you out of breath in seven minutes or less.
- Try the hardest workout a friend has ever done.
- Do a workout from a trainer you've never heard of before.
- Add five extra minutes to your workout.
- Do the workout that makes you feel the most confident.
- Do a workout with at least one plank in it.
- Mix up your workout space. Exercise in a different room, hang up motivational quotes, or just face a different direction.
- Get some exercise outdoors: walk or hike, ski, go for a run in the park, or take a bike ride.
- Try a friend's favorite post-workout snack.
