7 Ways to Keep Motivated
Tips April 9th, 2006I’ve missed my routine workouts for an entire week. Whenever this happens I feel that as each day passes, my grip on the routine slips even more and getting myself back into the gym become harder everyday. For some people, going to the gym or sticking to a workout program takes motivation. Motivation is incredibly powerful and it is the mental part of any type of fitness training. Motivation gets a person off their ass and into the gym, and I need it right now.
Here are 7 ways to help you keep motivated…
1. Workout with a partner. If your partner is serious about getting in shape and is goal-oriented, both of you can create some amazing results. By working out with a partner you are motivated to push yourself by working harder and longer. My best days at the gym are usually because there is someone there to push me and someone for me to compete with. Having a workout buddy is also beneficial when you feel like slacking off because he/she will be there to remind you that they’re waiting for you at the gym.
2. Listen to music that’ll pump you up. I bring my iPod with me to the gym everyday. Without it, I don’t think I’d have the intensity and patience to run on a treadmill. Having the right kind of music can set off an array of emotions or get you in the mood to work out harder. My choice of music for running and lifting is techno. Techno has a high beat per minute count and it just energizes me. Click here for my workout playlist.
3. Get a gym membership. If you work out at home there are many distractions that can set you off the course of your workout routine. Getting yourself into the gym environment where there are others working out is a great way to motivate yourself. Just the mere presence of the atmosphere can assist you in training harder and longer with more focused concentration. For most people, getting into the gym is the hard part but once they get in there, there is no way they’re turning back.
4. Buy something for your workout. Whenever you’ve falled out of the training loop and you want to get back in, try buying yourself something that is training related. It could be a new pair of workout gloves, running shoes or a nice pair of shorts. Whatever it is, make sure that you like it and it’s training related. Another nice item to buy is a fitness magazine. By purchasing this training related item, you will be motivated to use this new item in the gym.
5. Visualize and use mental pictures. Your mind is a powerful tool, use it. Just picturing yourself with a six pack while you’re doing your ab workouts can help you to work harder and achieve better results. I have friend who lost almost 100 pounds in 3 months and he used visualization while he was on the treadmill. The thoughts and images going through his head were mainly about him with his new chiseled abs dancing with some hot women in a club. It sounds silly but it worked because it motivated him to stay focused and determined.
If you’re working with weights, looking at your muscles in the mirror can help a lot. Watching your muscles in the mirror helps you by letting you know that you’re working them correctly and also helps to increase your self-esteem.
6. Be consistent, get hooked. Once you start seeing gains, it is your biggest motivator to keep training hard. If you can get yourself in the gym consistently and achieve results, you will be hooked. You’ll never want to stop training or miss a day. For some people missing a day will make them feel sick. The key is to stay consistent to your schedule.
7. Set goals. A big motivator is to have a tangible goal to work for. Set realistic goals for yourself and do it incrementally. You can take a major goal such as getting a six pack and break it down to several milestones. For myself, I try to set milestones such as being able to run for 30 minutes on the treadmill, followed by another milestone of doing a certain number of reps for ab workouts. If you achieve all your milestones you will most likely have accomplished your goal.
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