Fitness journey, can you deal with this roller coaster of sweat, and sore muscles with that occasional cookie regret? Does it ring a bell? Getting yourself into the right mindset to go to the gym or keep your fitness journey motivation is like telling a cat to bathe which, if you’ll excuse my feline, is pretty thankless.
What can I say? Here to help is the answer. I’ll be delving into practical tips, motivational hacks and sprinkling in some fun facts to keep you pumped up. This guide will get you on track whether you are a newbie to fitness or a seasoned gym warrior.
Why Motivation Matters in Your Journey to Fitness
Exercise routine is not all, it is a psychological thing too. This is why there was this 2021 American Psychological Association research, which found that people with clear goals and excessive motivation have 42 percent chance to achieve the fitness goals.
What makes you consistent? Consistency is where all of the magic happens: building muscles, losing pounds, feeling better.
1. Clear and Realistic Goals
Start with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound goals – SMART goals. For example:
- Bad Goal: “I want to lose weight.”
- Good Goal: “I’ll lose 5 pounds in 2 months if I exercise 4 times a week.”
When your goals are set and known, it’s much easier to remain focused and motivated. See if you can break up larger goals into smaller pieces that you can celebrate success as it’s increased.
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2. Find Your “Why”
Thus, why did you get to this fitness adventure? So we can have more energy, or so we can get into those favorite jeans, or so we can get healthier?
- Note down your reasons and put them up somewhere you can see.
- Sometimes, a little reminder will help you through those tough days.
3. Shake Things Up with Variety
It’s so real, the same workout day after day makes as much thrill as tax law, but that’s just sitting in a lecture. Mix it up by:
- Testing out different types of exercises (yoga, HIIT, swimming, etc.) in hopes you’ll find the right one for you.
- Going to group fitness classes.
- If you look for outdoor activities, for example bicycle or hiking.
The Journal of Behavioral Medicine reported that about 50% of the people changed their exercising pattern to keep exercising over time.
4. Monitor Your Progress
It really helps to watch how far you have come. Use a fitness app, journal, or just photos to track:
- Weight changes.
- That would improve strength, ie lifting heavier weights.
- Exercises to boost endurance (which can be done by running further distances).
Sometimes progress is not obvious on what your scale has to say-often it is indicated by how you feel or what you are able to do.
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5. Become Surrounded by Supportive People
Did you know the saying “You are the average of the five people you associate with the most?”
- Hence, ensure you spend some time with people that appreciate your fitness goals.
- Imagine joining a gym or an online fitness group where you can have a chat about your ups and downs.
6. Celebrate Small Wins
Have you kept to the tight schedule of your workout routine this week? Treat yourself!
- You don’t have to win the grand awards of some fabulous cheat meal or spa day—there is value in a fresh workout playlist.
7. Create a Consistent Routine
Motivation will get you started, but Discipline will hold you on your track. Build a routine by:
- Doing the same exercise at the same time every day.
- Getting your gym bag packed before bed the night before.
- Setting reminders or alarms.
When fitness becomes a habit; it’s easier to stay on track.
8. Make It Fun
Fitness doesn’t have to be boring, Add some excitement with:
- Dance workouts (Zumba), or simply dance practice, will also burn calories.
- Friendship challenges to get fit.
- Gamified fitness apps such as Zombies, Run! or Fitocracy.
9. Fuel Your Body Right
Good workout goes along with good nutrition.
- Foods that are Protein rich for helping to rebuild muscle.
- Healthy carbs for energy.
- Don’t underestimate water! Hydration (not drinking enough fluids always!).
Fun Fact: Dehydration is capable of decreasing your physical performance by as much as 25%!
10. Visualize Your Success
It’s not just for athletes. Feel what it’s like to finish the race or display well-toned muscles, close your eyes and imagine you can wipe out your fitness goal.
- It will motivate you and keep you on track with visualization.
How to Stay Motivated in Your Fitness Journey as a Newbie
To Sum Up
Not to mention on this journey of fitness it does get very challenging at times to keep this boosting energy ideal. It is achievable, though! It’s about showing up even when you feel shitty and making some sort of progress in that time (or any amount of time).
And keep going … .enjoy what works for you, celebrate your win (no matter how small or big) and get that post-workout smooth! Extra protein!
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Which one do you like best for fitness motivation? Leave a comment with tips, and give it to other people so they can get better with it 🙂
If you can’t wait to level up in your workouts you can start using those tricks today. You can do this.