Fitness is personal. Everyone is different and therefore we all react differently to workouts. For example take a high intensity activity like a spinning and ask someone who loves spinning to take a class and they will gladly do so and perform amazing but ask the same person to go on a long run and they might get utterly exhausted. What gives? Most fitness routines tend to cause different effects with different people, as we all react to exercise in unique, personal ways. The truth is most people have discomforts when they start a new fitness routine. Here are a few discomforts that people face and what to do to conquer them.
Boring
Ok so this one isn’t so physical as mental. When starting a new routine progress can be slow, and the exercises themselves can quickly become monotonous. This one is true for even those that are faithful about sticking to their program. Here are a few things you can do to beat boredom:
- Music – The simplest solution is to find an appropriate playlist, purchase some workout headphones, and zone out to your favorite music while exercising. I like to make a playlist just for that specific workout. I realize that not everyone has time to make a separate playlist for each workout so I recommend using Spotify Radio. Itunes Radio works well too!
Foot Blisters & Irritation
I realize that talking about feet is not cute, but it is something that has to be done. If you are starting new routine, the friction and impact of cardio workouts can easily cause foot irritation and blisters. In some forms of exercise, this is inevitable and your body simply has to get used to it. However, for general irritation may I suggest the following solutions:
- Try Moleskin – This little product can be stuck in shoes where you’re getting blisters to provide some extra cushion.
- Keep Fresh Socks – Seems obvious, right? Duh. Actually, quality exercise socks from brands like Reebok can be pretty expensive, so many wear out the old ones too long. However, holes in socks (or even thinned out socks) are sure paths to irritation.
Dehydration
The answer to this one seems super simple, right? The truth is A LOT of people fail to adequately hydrate. Even experienced exercisers! This can lead to light-headedness, general exhaustion, queasiness, cramping, and of course, excessive thirst, and is one of the biggest comfort issues facing exercisers.
Guess what the answer to this problem? Hint...there is only one answer – hydrate more effectively. You don’t just need to “drink more water” in general. The important thing is to remember to hydrate before your workout – not just during and after. It’s important to enter an exercise routine properly hydrated, because your body loses moisture so rapidly during exercise. 
