Everyone needs it sometimes; something to motivate you a little more. Quotes can help with this. These 50 quotes will help motivate you for a good session in the gym!
Table of Contents
- Does it work to read motivational quotes?
- List of motivational fitness quotes
- What are other ways to motivate yourself at the gym?
Does it work to read motivational quotes?
Let’s put first; this is different for everyone. Some people benefit greatly from reading quotes and can be greatly motivated by this. Some people don’t like this at all. Is it not working well for you? Do not panic! After the quotes, we’ll write another section with other ways to motivate yourself.
The most important thing is that you turn motivation into action; in this case, training in the gym. Quotes can give you that boost, but in the end, it’s you who has to take action! Always be aware of that.
Are you a beginner and would you like some more guidance on how to get started in the gym? Then click here. In this article, we give you a one-week workout routine that you can start without any experience.
List of motivational fitness quotes
We will now share 50 motivational fitness quotes to fire you up!
1. “If it was easy, everyone would do it.”
2. “No one else is going to do it for you, if you want it bad enough then go out and do it yourself.”
3. “To be successful, you must be willing to do the things today others won’t do in order to have the things tomorrow others won’t have.”
4. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
5. “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.”
6. “I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.”
7. “Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.”
8. “If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you.”
9. “The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.”
10. “You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.”
11. “The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”
12. “A little progress each day adds up to big results.”
13. “Your fitness is 100% mental. Your body won’t go where your mind doesn’t push it.”
14. “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.”
15. “Be stronger than your strongest excuse.”
16. “If it’s easy, then you’re doing it wrong.”
17. “Willpower is like a muscle, the more frequently you train it, the stronger it gets.”
18. “Don’t wish for a good body, work for it.”
19. “Discipline is just choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”
20. “Make it happen. Shock everyone.”
21. “Results happen over time, not overnight. Work hard, stay consistent and be patient.”
22. “Excuses don’t burn calories.”
23. “What seems impossible today will become your warm-up tomorrow.”
24. “Work hard in silence, let success be your noise.”
25. “Today is my tomorrow. It’s up to me to shape it, to take control and seize every opportunity. The power is in the choices I make each day. I eat well, I live well. I shape me.”
26. “It’s not about having time. It’s about making time.”
27. “For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.”
28. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
29. “Mirror mirror on the wall, I’ll always get up after I fall. And whether I run, walk or have to crawl, I’ll set my goals and achieve them all.”
30. “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
31. “You’re only one workout away from a good mood.”
32. “It doesn’t get easier, you just get better.”
33. “Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.”
34. “Wow, I really regret that workout – said no one ever.”
35. “Fitness is like marriage. You can’t cheat on it and expect it to work.”
36. “You can’t get to where you want to go by standing still.”
37. “Repeat after me: I am stronger than this challenge. And this challenge is making me even stronger.”
38. “The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.”
39. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
40. “A one hour workout is 4% of your day. No excuses.”
41. “I don’t count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count.”
42. “Obstacles can’t stop you. Problems can’t stop you. People can’t stop you. Only you can stop you.”
43. “Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.”
44. “The hard part isn’t getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape.”
45. “70% of people that start a fitness plan quit. Except you. Not this time.”
46. “If you don’t make time for exercise, you’ll probably have to make time for illness.”
47. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
48. “All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.”
49. “You did not wake up today to be mediocre.”
50. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
What are other ways to motivate yourself at the gym?
You may be someone for whom quotes don’t work very well. Or maybe the quotes work, but you need a little more motivation. No problem, we’ll take care of that for you! Below are several methods to motivate you extra in the gym.
- Add variety to your workouts : By following the same workout routines every week, your workouts will quickly become boring and you will lose motivation. So make sure you include as much variety as possible. You can vary in terms of exercises of course, but you can also vary the way you complete the exercises. For example, you can do a drop set; where you perform a number of repetitions each time, then lower the weight, and then immediately perform a number of repetitions again.
- Sport at fixed times : If your schedule allows it, it works well to exercise on fixed days/times during the week. This leads to working out turning into a habit and habits are generally easier for people to maintain. Is this not possible for you because you do not have free time at fixed times during the week? In any case, make sure that you plan the training sessions for the coming week at the beginning of the week.
- Make the workouts more fun : First, you can make your workout more fun by listening to music. A good tip here: create your own playlist with songs that motivate you. This takes some extra time, but is very nice during your workout. You can also find someone to train with. That way you can motivate each other. What works well is to exercise with someone who is about the same level as you. If that person then pushes away more weight during an exercise, you will feel extra motivated to push yourself to the limit.
- Reward yourself : It is important to reward yourself for working out. And now I certainly don’t recommend eating a whole pizza after your workout. What you can do is reward yourself in a different way. For example, go to the spa for a day after a week of workouts. Or buy something you’ve wanted for a long time.
Lifestyle coach [5+ years of fitness experience]