We get it: keeping up the motivation to exercise is its own challenge.
Momentum can make or break any routine.
Doesn’t there always seem to be something else that deserves our time and awareness?
But science has a reason why we get so bored with our workouts so quickly.
How brain stimulation keeps you engaged
Brain stimulation will ensure that you avoid boredom.
Our brains love to learn new things.
TheBerkley Well-Being Institutedefines habituation as the most basic form of learning that many species have demonstrated.
In fact, small animals including single-celled organisms can become habituated.
Just like your body, your brain needs exercise, too.
You have likely heard tips about how jigsaw puzzles or learning a new language can keep your brain young.
When you become used to that new task, your brain becomes habituated.
A habituated brain is not necessarily a happy brain, cognitive neuroscientist Nan Wise, Ph.D., toldWell+Good.
Our brains follow the motto of “out with the old and in with the new.”
They are constantly searching for new stimuli.
We search for new experiences because, if not, our brains get bored.
Swimming is another excellent full-body workout that may diverge from your usual weightlifting or running regimen.
Find a gym that offers different kinds of workout classes and exercise spaces.
Many gyms offer dance-inspired workout classes, such asYMCA’s Groove Together Program.
The options for switching up your workout routine are endless.
