More vigour for your workout routine

The path to a routine: stay motivated in the long term with small steps

In the beginning, the motivation for a new fitness routine is often great - but over time, everyday life can put the initial enthusiasm to the test. Then it's regularity that helps you stick with it. But how do you create such a routine? The following tips will help you stay motivated in the long term and achieve your personal goals with energy and joy.

Patience and perseverance as the basis

Many people manage to exercise consistently - whether early in the morning or after a long day. This discipline is usually the result of perseverance and constant repetition. According to a study by the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of around 66 days for a new habit to become routine. Even if this period of time seems challenging at first, progress can be made more quickly with small steps and proven methods - until exercise becomes a natural part of everyday life.

1. Small units for more consistency

Regularity is the key to success. Even short daily training sessions can help to permanently integrate exercise into your daily routine. It doesn't always have to be an intensive workout - even a few minutes of exercise in between can help. Whether it's a short HIIT session in the morning, a few lunges while brushing your teeth or a walk in the evening: repetition anchors the new routines in your everyday life and helps you to develop a fixed routine.

2. Take setbacks in your stride

Establishing new routines is challenging - small setbacks are part of the process. It is important to keep the goal in sight. A list of personal exercise goals or an inspiring picture at work can help you stay motivated. Even if a training session is cancelled, this is not a failure. The key is to continue the next day - because individual exceptions are unproblematic as long as they don't become a habit.

3. Consciously anchoring positive feelings

The good feeling after completing a workout can boost motivation. If you make yourself aware of this feeling, you will find that it is easier to start the next workout. Every session you complete is a contribution to your own health and fitness - and an achievement you can be proud of.

4. Drink enough for optimum performance

The right fluid intake plays a crucial role in performance and recovery. Tiredness or listlessness before training can be an indication of a lack of water. Gastein mineral water provides ideal support for the body: thanks to its balanced mineralisation, it promotes the transport of nutrients and oxygen. Two litres of water per day is considered the baseline - on training days, it can be more. Particularly effective: drink around one litre of water about an hour before training. This supports muscles, endurance and regeneration in equal measure.

Conclusion: Routine takes time - and pays off

A new habit takes around two months to become firmly established. If you work on your goals every day, associate positive emotions with your training and make sure you stay well hydrated, you will create a strong foundation for long-term success. And if you lack motivation, even a short workout can often help you stay on track. Tangible results follow - and with them the good feeling of having achieved something.