Motivation

As with any goal you want to achieve in life, you have to be motivated to go out and get after it. The same thing applies when it comes to your fitness aspirations. For most of us, finding the motivation to go the gym can be pretty hard. That’s why most people drop out after just a few months into their fitness regime because they lack the drive to push themselves to their absolute limits.

 

Finding your motivation is one of the most important things in order to kickstart your fitness journey. Whether it be through your favorite YouTube fitness icon, your friend who started getting in shape, or practically anyone who’s really into working out, the thing is that you need to have someone to look up to. Someone who has the same goals and aspirations as you.  Someone you can relate your personal story with.

 

Getting in shape and working out takes a serious amount of motivation, dedication, and discipline. Here are some tips that you can incorporate to make sure you stay motivated and consistent at hitting the gym.

 

Step 1: Remind yourself why you want to work out

 

One of the most effective ways to keep yourself motivated is to remind yourself why you started working out in the first place. Is it because you want to get six pack abs? Or do you want to look more attractive towards the opposite gender? Whatever it may be, it’s important to stay focused towards your goal and remind yourself of it each day you step inside the gym.

 

Envision having that dream body you’ve always wanted and imagine the satisfaction once you’re able to achieve it. Before you begin your workouts, think of your goals in mind and let it be your motivation to tackle the weights as hard as you can.

 

Step 2: Have a workout plan

 

Most people make a mistake of walking into the gym and just winging their workouts and expect to get results. They grab a pair of dumbbells and start doing bicep curls randomly. After that they go to the nearest machine they can find. If you don’t follow a workout plan, you’re not going to get any results because you’re training randomly and inefficiently.

 

A lack of result can be disheartening for people who are looking to get fit. In order to avoid this, you should have a workout plan before entering the gym. You can look up beginner workout programs on the internet that are free and are very easy to follow.

 

Step 3: Buy some good workout gear

 

Buying new, well-fitted gym gear can also motivate you to workout. The most important thing is that you wear clothes that are well-fitted and are comfortable. It definitely adds a boost of morale and since most of us go to the gym to look good, why not look amazing before you step inside? Get proper gym wear such as tailored sweatpants and breathable shirts. These will help you to be more comfortable and look better when working out.

 

Step 4: Track your progress

 

It’s important to track your progress in the gym to know if your workouts are being effective. Take notes of how many sets, reps, and how much weight you are lifting and see if those number are increasing every week. Knowing that you’re progressing in the gym is more likely to help keep you motivated for longer. Have a training log on your phone and monitor each lift to find out if you’re progressing on those exercises.

 

Step 5: Have the discipline

 

Let’s face it, not everyone is going to be motivated to workout all the time. There will be days where you feel like you’re too tired to go to the gym or you’re just too lazy. Motivation is great for getting you started, but it’s cultivating that discipline that will ultimately get you the results that you want.

 

Having the discipline means that you’re committed to working out day regardless if you feel motivated or not. That’s why it’s important to remain disciplined throughout your whole fitness regime because it’s easy to find excuses when you don’t want to do something. If you really want to achieve your fitness goals, you have to be consistent with your training, diet, and recovery to get the results that you’re looking for.

 

Having motivation to workout will make it more likely for you to achieve your goals. But remember, it’s the consistency and dedication that will deliver the results you want. Try out these tips to help you get motivated into looking the best version of yourself!