How To Boost Your Motivation For Training
Following a fit lifestyle is not easy. Transforming your physique requires you to follow a strict training, diet, and recovery program. Faulting on a single parameter can set you back on your progress.
You need to be perpetually motivated to transform your body and let’s accept the fact that it can be hard. There will be days when you won’t feel like hitting the gym or eating the same meal for the fifth day in a row. We have put together this article to help you get through it.
Start with the Why
Most people lose motivation because they don’t have a solid reason to stick to working out. If you have body-insecurities or are dealing with inferiority complexes, you need to remember it every time you hit the gym.
Quick Fixes
Watching a motivation video or listening to a podcast can be incredibly effective in pumping you up for your workout. There are tonnes of 2-3 minute podcasts and videos on YouTube that can do the job.
Have a Plan
Waking up without a plan can make you feel lethargic. You can maintain and build on your motivation if you sketch a roadmap with a detailed plan of what you’ll do on a given day. Having a To-Do list will eliminate the laziness and give you solid action steps.
Set an Alarm
Many people skip their training sessions because they get busy binge-watching their favorite Netflix series. Setting an alarm to get ready for the gym can be the nudge that can make all the difference.
Polish Your Strengths
Sometimes people can lose the motivation to train when they don’t see the desired progress. Rather than skipping training a weak muscle group, you should hit your stronger muscles.
Prepare For War
For some people hitting the gym becomes a chore. Have you ever seen someone getting psyched for doing their chores? You need to change this psychology. You should prepare for a workout as a soldier prepares for war.
Repeat a Mantra
Quotes and mantras can help you feel powerful and ready to kill a workout. Grab a screenshot of a quote you see on social media that hits home or repeat a favorite quote before you head out for a training session.
Be Accountable
Since bodybuilding is not a team sport, it’s very easy for people to drop out without drawing a lot of attention. If you’re serious about your transformation, you should share your goals, aspirations, and deadlines with someone and be accountable to them.
Switch It Up
If you are like most people, you’re likely to hit a plateau sooner or later. When it feels as though progress has stalled or isn’t going great, finding success in other areas can give you a unique challenge to motivate your workout.
Create a Playlist
Several studies have shown that listening to music can improve the quality of your workouts. Make a playlist of your favorite tracks that get you going for your workouts. Music services like Spotify and Apple Music have dedicated workout playlists.
How do you pump yourself up for your workouts? Let us know in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.
