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5 Methods for Workout Motivation

 Author: Ryan Van Tonder

It's nearly time to go to the gym, I've already drank my pre-workout shake full of stimulants, the heavy metal is blasting in my ears and I'm watching a video of my favourite bodybuilder lifting 350kg off the floor like its lightweight.
Nothing's stopping me from getting my workout in and I'm ready to smash the weights.
Admittedly that was a few years back whilst I had all the free time in the world. Now there's a full time job and the responsibilities of life, and sometimes I find myself seriously lacking in the motivation department when it comes to working out.

Sound familiar?
I know I haven't been disciplined enough in my workout consistency I'll freely admit that. I'm filled with admiration for people who have far more to do than I, less time on their hands and less opportunity, but they still find time to get their workout in for the day.
Sometimes I just need a motivation boost and I'd like to share with you what I've found works for me.

Number 1 – Find a training partner

Perhaps the biggest motivator of all is someone who you can regularly go with to the gym or do a workout with. A training partner can help spot you, push you to force out a few extra reps or encourage 5 more minutes on the treadmill. It's a win-win situation!
Make sure you find the right training partner for you though. You want someone who will show up on time and won't mistake your ‘training' session for a social chat.
Maybe you don't know anybody who's available to join you?
The solution is simple.

If you go to the gym at the same time every day you're bound to keep meeting the same people. Maybe one day you can ask one of them for a spot, have a brief chat and before you know it you're working out together!
You'll be surprised how friendly and helpful most people are. Just remember proper gym etiquette, don't go asking them in the middle of their working set.

Number 2 – Focus on achieving a goal for that day

Today I want to do 8 reps instead of the 6 I did last week. I want to push myself to run around the block without stopping to walk this time.
Goals are powerful motivators. Keep them realistic and set small achievable goals you can reach within a relatively short timeframe. It's no use telling yourself you are going to pack on 10kg of muscle within the year if it's completely unachievable.
Perhaps you'll make all the effort in the world yet only put on 4kg that year, and instead of being proud with your progress you feel depressed that you failed and so you give up on trying.
But wait! Hold on, can't you see the amazing progress you've just made!
Achieving a goal is immensely satisfying. Write some goals down you want to achieve this week!

Number 3 – Let the music play

This one's really obvious and most of you are probably doing it already.
I'd much rather listen to my own custom playlist than what they've got on the radio at most gyms. I can definitely push myself harder when I'm listening to my favourite rap song.
I don't care if it's purely psychological, it works!
Another trick I've recently discovered is listening to audio playbooks. I signed myself up at Audible and downloaded a few books to listen to and I love it!
Time absolutely flies by when you have an interesting book to listen to.

Number 4 – Find a role model

Who's someone you look up to? Who do you want to look like?
Whether it be the local guy in the gym, the model on the magazine covers or your jacked hairdresser, having a role model is a great way to push ourselves to improve.
Just be wary of your inspiration, remember many of the models on magazine covers have been digitally altered in some ways in order to represent someone's ‘perfect' perception of the ideal physique whether it be completely unrealistic or not.

Number 5 – Go when it suits you best

Some of us may have more flexibility than others when it comes to choosing our ideal workout time.
For me it's usually around lunch although I haven't been able to do this for a while now. I've never been much of an early morning person as I just can seem to drag myself out of bed when the birds are still sleeping.
Evenings are much better! I don't do late afternoons though so I'm not jammed into the after-work rush. Its complete mayhem at that time and I'd rather avoid the bustling business of it all.
So there you go, those are my 5 tips for staying motivated in the gym. Maybe next time you are feeling the daily grind wear you down a bit you can apply one of these tips.
What else do you do to stay motivated? Share below in the comment section.
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About the Author
Ryan is a fitness enthusiast and PT training. He regularly blogs on his site at www.bodybudge.com

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