Need extra motivation to work out? Have you hit a fitness plateau or stopped losing weight? If so, try to change your mindset and practice positive thinking. Sometimes that’s all it takes to overcome plateaus and achieve your goals.
Go online or browse your favorite fitness magazine and look for inspiring quotes and slogans. These powerful messages can help you find your inner drive and stick to your plan. Here is what fitness pros say to clients who need that extra push:
“Believe in Yourself When No One Else Does; That Makes You a Winner.” – Venus Williams
The formerly ranked World No.1 women’s tennis player has a point. The simple fact that you trust yourself enough to follow your dreams makes you a winner. Most people lack the courage needed to do what they want, especially when no one supports them.
“Every Journey Begins with a Single Step.” – Lao Tzu
Whether it’s starting a business, losing 100 pounds, or running a marathon, everything starts with a single step. The greatest victories take time; they don’t happen overnight. If you’re in your 40s and you’ve never worked out before, start right now. Once you take the first step, everything else will fall into place.
“Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can.” – Arthur Ashe
Stop worrying that you’re too weak, too old, or too fat. Focus on your skills and use them to your advantage. What if you carry a few extra pounds? Maybe you have more drive and motivation than someone who’s half your weight.
“A One Hour Workout Is Four Percent of Your Time. No Excuses.”
Stop finding excuses for skipping your workouts. Regardless of how busy you are, you can squeeze in a few exercises. Split a 60-minute workout into three 20-minute sessions. Exercise at home, do bodyweight exercises, or go jogging in the morning. If you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to do it.
