Ever had one of those weeks (or months) you just don't feel like working out? And when you do it's tiring and boring?

I call these days, "the slump". Sometimes I love working out and couldn't be happier. But other times I think, "Hey, I'll just live with what I got."

Over the years I've come up with a few ways to get myself revved up.

First I start out with a big ol' coffee. Then I put on some really great, upbeat music. Then I start to jump around my house dancing and cleaning up. You know... make beds, pick up toys, empty the dishwasher. After about 20 minutes of listening to good music and cleaning I feel energized and ready to hit the gym.

"Slump" days are great days for interval training. If you're on the treadmill start off nice and slow.
5 minutes: speed 3.0 incline 0
2 minutes: speed 3.5 incline 4
1 minute:  speed 3.0 incline 0
2 minutes: speed 4.5 incline 1

REPEAT FOR A TOTAL OF 30 MINUTES!

Keep reminding yourself of how great you'll feel when you're finished!