It doesn't matter what the task at hand is because if you keep
trying to accomplish it, you will eventually succeed. So what does this
have to do with fitness motivation and you?
You need to increase
your motivation so you can persist on getting the body you want.
Motivation just happens to be one of the largest problems people face
trying to hit their goals. That is no surprise...
1. Results take
some time to come: Even with the best designed program, it takes at
least a month to see some visible results. That is not long but it sure
can feel that way.
2. You gain weight at first: If you are smart,
you are weight training... and you might be surprised to see that you
put on a little weight to begin with. That is before the massive fat
loss.
3. You body is in constant pain: The first week to two
weeks, you will have to get used to weight training and exercising...
not the best feeling when you are not used to it.
These can be
tough to handle at first, especially when you are new to fitness --
however, when you stick it out for at least 1 month, you will be blown
away with the tighter, slimmer body.
The 4 ways to increase your fitness motivation:
1. Support
Having
a support group, somebody to turn to, is one of the most influential
ways to keep your motivation consistently increasing. How many times
have you turned to friends or family when you needed support?
The
key to getting the motivation support groups can provide is to
participate. You actually need to use the support group. It may be
difficult to open up to strangers, but know that these people are
probably going through the same thing you are.
2. Accountability
Accountability
goes hand in hand with support groups. You need to find people to hold
you accountable. Bear in mind, this means opening up and sharing your
goals... making a public commitment to reaching them.
First things
first when it comes to accountability... you need to tell somebody you
fitness goals and assign a time line to them. Now you are on the hook
and need to pull through.
3. Inspiration
Time
and time again, inspiration is all around you... have you ever paid
attention to it? That is why having "like minded" people for you to
associate with delivers the goods. You will find people who have been
where you are and have succeeded.
These people are your
inspiration. You can look up to them and use them has an example that it
can be done. Consult and use these people... allow them to become your
mentor.
4. Competition
Do you have the competitive spirit? Do you want to have that feeling of victory?
Create
some friendly competitions with other people who share similar stages.
You can not only push each other, but let the thirst for results push
you to faster action.
The competitive fire is a great catalyst for action and making the fitness lifestyle part of your life.
Use
these tips to stoke the fitness motivation and keep things going when
you might be feeling the drain. Learn to always tap into fitness
motivation and use it to set new goals.
Dan Boyle is a National Academy of Sport Medicine certified
personal trainer. He has been consistently weight training for over 7
years. He knows all about how to stay motivated and loves to help other
do the same. To learn more about how to use motivation and support
groups, visit http://www.fitness-analyzer.com
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