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How To Stay Motivated To Hit The Gym?

How To Stay Motivated To Hit The Gym?

First step, forget about feeling motivated.

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June 14, 2024

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Are you ready to take your fitness journey from beginner to pro? Let's cut through the noise of conflicting information on social media and focus on what truly matters.

Consistency

Consistency is the cornerstone of any successful fitness journey. It doesn't matter what workout or diet plan you follow if you can't stick with it long-term. Consistency is the secret sauce to achieving and maintaining your fitness goals.

I'm going to say something that might surprise you: forget about motivation.

Why?

Because relying on motivation alone is a common pitfall for many gym newbies. You might have bursts of motivation that lead to intense workouts for a month, but then life happens, and you fall off the wagon. Sound familiar?

The Problem with Motivation

Motivation is fleeting. Even the most dedicated gym-goers often don't feel motivated. I’ve been training consistently for 12 years, and most days, I don’t feel like going to the gym. The same goes for many fitness enthusiasts you see online.

The Alternative: Discipline Over Motivation

Instead of relying on motivation, cultivate discipline. There’s substantial research supporting this approach. A study titled “Implicit Theories About Willpower Predict Self-Regulation and Grades in Everyday Life” found that individuals who believe willpower is an abundant resource exhibit better self-control and achieve more consistent results in high-demand situations.

Key Findings:

Believing in unlimited willpower leads to better self-regulation.
Students with a nonlimited theory of willpower had better time management, less procrastination, and achieved higher grades under heavy course loads.

Another study, “Implicit Theories About Willpower Predict Subjective Well-Being,” supports this. It found that a nonlimited view of willpower correlates with higher well-being and better personal goal progress, especially under high self-regulatory demands.