Have Trouble Working Out on the Weekends? Not With These Tips, You Don’t!

Can't seem to get off the couch to workout on the weekend? We can help! Credit: Evil Erin

Most of us follow a set schedule during the weekdays. If you’re like me, you know exactly what time you’ll get up, hit the gym, shower, go to work, eat your meals and conk out for some much-needed sleep. But on the weekends? That schedule usually goes from nailed down to pretty much nonexistent.

Over the weekend, I usually stay up longer, sleep in longer, eat at random times and—I’ll admit—skip a workout or two. Ack! While taking a rest day or two can be good for you, falling into a pattern of always skipping workouts on the weekends can impede your progress, slow your fitness gains and even throw you off your workout mojo. (Ever notice how much more difficult that Monday morning workout can be after a weekend of not-so-healthy eats and leisure activity? I have!)

Continue reading for seven tips to help make exercise a priority all week long—not just during the work week! —Jenn