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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UW Stout chapter.

Anyone who enjoys going to the gym is probably lying. It’s boring, and long, and there’s so much stuff to do. It can be pretty overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Fortunately, you can make it an enjoyable activity if you psych yourself up! 

Get Quality Training Shoes

Having good shoes for your activity can really make or break how much you enjoy it. Get shoes that you know will hold up for a long time, and are appropriate for what you’re doing. Also try to find a pair that will give you something nice to look at while suffering through planks. 

Dress For Success

Your comfort is one of the most important things while working out. You should be able to move with ease, while also feeling confident in your look. Take some time to put your outfit together, and look as good as you’re about to feel with those endorphins girl! 

Don’t Go At It Alone!

It’s hard to work out alone. You’ll have a better idea of what you’re walking into if you’re walking with someone else. Grab a buddy and you can exponentially improve the whole experience. You can motivate each other, be more accountable, and have more fun!

Get In A Good Stretch Beforehand

Sports injuries happen, and they happen a lot if you’re not prepared. Before getting into the nitty gritty of your workout, take a few minutes to get all stretched out. You’ll be thanking yourself in an hour! 

Try A Class!

If you’re new to the workout scene, or are just kind of confused about what to do, it won’t hurt to take a class. Here you can learn different ways to work out your body, while meeting some other people to share fitness goals with. 

Keep On Your Toes

It’s really easy to get caught in a rut when it comes to working out. Avoid this by making frequent changes about the way that you go about things. Try different types of cardio, play around with free weights, and increase the weight your lifting. Be a beacon of positive change!

Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

It might seem really daunting to do box jumps, or try cross fit, but the results speak for themselves. Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself to the more exhilarating workouts available to you. Make those endorphins work for you!

Bring Healthy Home

A very important step in the workout process is staying in that healthy mentality after leaving the gym. Make sure to fill up your body with all the right stuff! This includes sticking to lean meats, green vegetables, egg whites, and potatoes. 

It’s not easy to make work outs fun, but maybe you can make yours a little enjoyable?

Stephanie Zengler is a Business Administration major and Communication Studies minor, and she completely understands if you think her last name is actually Ziegler. Like a lot of business majors, Stephanie has a favorite Andrew Carnegie quote, and like a good communication minor, has very strong opinions on the Oxford comma. Aside from being a Stout student, Stephanie is an avid fan of Bay Area sports, Fleetwood Mac, and the amazingly perfect show Dollface.