How To Motivate Yourself To Get In Shape
When I was in school, I worked out a couple times per week with a friend. Once, another friend named Jason joined us. And I do emphasize ONCE.
"I can't workout unless I'm motivated," Jason said. "I need to listen to the music from Rocky."
We both laughed at him for a bit. But then I figured: So what?
If he needed to listen to Eye Of The Tiger or Hearts On Fire EVERY time he trained, then why not just listen to them every time?
If it works, go for it.
I work out a little after I wake up. Mostly I say others should do the same. But if you're more of a nightowl, make that work for you.
Some people need to eat a little before training, and some can only go on an empty stomach. Some of my best workouts were when I was feeling hunger pangs.
I also like a warmer gym. Some people like to blast the air conditioning. I like heavy clothing when exercising, others go for spandex.
It comes down to not thinking, "I HAVE to do such and such" thinking that's a negative. If a certain condition helps you out - follow that to the letter. If you need a cold atmosphere, lots of noise, and heavy clothing to stay in shape in the afternoon, do that. If you prefer lighter clothes in a quiet room right after you wake up, do that instead.
Listening to Gonna Fly Now can't hurt either. - 17269
"I can't workout unless I'm motivated," Jason said. "I need to listen to the music from Rocky."
We both laughed at him for a bit. But then I figured: So what?
If he needed to listen to Eye Of The Tiger or Hearts On Fire EVERY time he trained, then why not just listen to them every time?
If it works, go for it.
I work out a little after I wake up. Mostly I say others should do the same. But if you're more of a nightowl, make that work for you.
Some people need to eat a little before training, and some can only go on an empty stomach. Some of my best workouts were when I was feeling hunger pangs.
I also like a warmer gym. Some people like to blast the air conditioning. I like heavy clothing when exercising, others go for spandex.
It comes down to not thinking, "I HAVE to do such and such" thinking that's a negative. If a certain condition helps you out - follow that to the letter. If you need a cold atmosphere, lots of noise, and heavy clothing to stay in shape in the afternoon, do that. If you prefer lighter clothes in a quiet room right after you wake up, do that instead.
Listening to Gonna Fly Now can't hurt either. - 17269
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