In a recent post, I talked about how to increase your motivation to work out. One of my tips was to go exploring.

Exercise can (and SHOULD!) be fun. It’s a time to forget about your worries, refresh your mind, and appreciate your body by moving it.

What better way to exercise than by getting out in nature? Go somewhere new and explore your area on a hiking trail!

The crazy thing is that many of us don’t realize there are awesome hiking trails essentially in our backyards.

It’s 6:00 AM. Your alarm is blaring and you’re supposed to go to the gym before work. You’re tired, your bed is warm, and working out sounds awful. You’ll go to the gym tomorrow. You turn over and fall back asleep.

It’s 6:00 PM. You promised yourself you’d work out after work. You’re starving, your feet hurt, and work was ridiculously stressful. You’ll work out tomorrow. You go home and watch Netflix.

We’ve all been there.

Today I’m going over the best workout planners.

Why?

Because of accountability.

Accountability is one of the hardest things to maintain when you’re creating an exercise habit. That’s one reason many people seek out a personal trainer; in addition to the expertise, they serve as a check-in to make sure you stick to your goals.

Do I think personal trainers are great? Of course! p.s. I’m biased because I am one.

But do I also think it’s possible to make a plan and stay accountable all on your own?

Absolutely.

You just need the proper tools!