Strength training is incredibly important to your longevity and healthy aging. However, the routine of working on the same functional movement patterns needs to be mixed up with a fun environment, new methods, and the right workout plan for your level in order to experience all the benefits. Key Takeaways If You Want to Beat Workout Boredom, You Should: Stop trying to make up your workouts completely by yourself Focus on your mind-muscle connection  Make your workout environment fun Switch it Up, But Not Too Much We want the same from our workouts in our modern world of being constantly entertained by our phones. Some people quench this need for entertainment by ‘training for the unknown’ and making things too complex. But this really works to our disadvantage, as muscle confusion can actually stress us out more, especially if you are trying to get the most out of your workout in a short amount of time.  While it is important to switch up the ways in which you move through the five basic functional movement patterns to keep from getting bored, you need to be consistent and keep doing it to get all of the benefits. What To Do If You Are Bored If you notice that your mind is drifting off during the last few sets of your workout, you are probably not lifting heavy enough. The challenge, and the mind-muscle connection, are key players when it comes to keeping yourself engaged in your workout. This is why it is so important to find a program that keeps you engaged and challenged while being appropriate for your ability level and goals.  Finding a program that helps you focus on the challenge, working out in a fun environment, and remembering the mind-muscle connection, are just a few of the ways that you can continue to get the most out of your workouts while still enjoying them. Have you ever struggled with workout boredom? Share your thoughts, experiences, and solutions with me in the comments on the episode page. In This Episode How to avoid getting bored when you are focusing on the same functional movement patterns all the time (6:51) Addressing the misinformation out there about longevity and healthy aging (9:30) The role of social media and culture when wanting to be entertained by our workouts (12:33) Why people think lifting is boring or experience that lifting is not entertaining (15:24) Tips for creating a consistent and enjoyable strength training routine (23:45) Quotes “Your lifting journey will probably have ebbs and flows, and will change over time.”  (5:52) “I think there comes a point where even if lifting weights or resistance training isn't your jam, it is very important to start thinking about it.” (10:58) “I think if you are not appropriately challenging yourself when it comes to lifting weights, it’s easy to feel like it is boring.” (19:40) “If you're finding your workouts boring because you don't know how to program a workout that is going to be effective enough, or on the flip side, you are dying in every workout and you think you have to smash yourself and be the sorest ever or it's not going to give you results, which is not true, invest in a program.” (25:11) “Lifting, it’s okay if it's boring. But it serves a purpose. It is very important for your health and wellbeing. It is something that you can embrace the routine of, make sure that you are really loading your workouts appropriately, and giving yourself a challenge.” (33:10) Featured on the Show Join the Strength Nutrition Unlocked Group Training Program Waitlist Check out the full show notes here! Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest I'd really love it if you would take 1 min and leave us a rating and review on iTunes! Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes LTYB 359: #1 Way to Set More Effective Fitness Goals