How do you guys stay motivated in the gym?

Talinor09 · 2020-05-09T15:28:58+00:00

Telling yourself you’ll do it next session/next week is a common trick of them mind to get you out of doing what you’re doing.

The real trick is you don’t need “motivation”. You need discipline and habits. Once you have those you have motivation locked in on autopilot.

Set a firm goal, say 30-40 mins of weights with a list of sets/reps and force yourself to do them all. Make yourself accountable and do the lot. After 2-3 weeks of this your brain will stop fighting you.

fuddubandha · 2020-05-09T13:44:41+00:00

Enjoy yourself getting built up

DullIntroduction · 2020-05-09T16:53:16+00:00

Motivation is what gets you started, discipline is what keeps you going when things get inevitably boring. This behavioral change requires consistent work, that kick in your ass when you feel lazy.

In the meantime, I suggest adding some variations to your program, or switching to a program that allows more diversity or accessory work.

TheRedPillRipper · 2020-05-09T13:48:33+00:00

I start thinking

Habit. Honestly I don’t think. What does happen though is sometimes I’ll get some clarity of thought. Almost spiritual. I might just be a weirdo though.

One thing however if it’s a programmed session I generally don’t have time to think. It’s warm-up, stretch, session then stretch and warm down. I have it fairly down pat to about 45-60 minutes so all my thinking’s done beforehand. Might work for you.

Godspeed and good luck!

WolfofAllStreetz · 2020-05-09T14:27:18+00:00

David Goggins Instagram/You Tube videos. That guy changed my life.

YoungWhiteAndEnglish · 2020-05-09T15:29:40+00:00

Sit down for 5 minutes before you workout sort of like meditation no phone no music just talk to yourself and get ready for the sesh. Also in your case you might be better off doing shorter sessions so you can keep a high intensity and then your in and out of the gym

AshyLarry27 · 2020-05-09T15:43:32+00:00

I bring music with me. I load up a playlist with shit that gets the blood pumping.

Another thingI would do is organize your workout. Tell yourself in advance I am going to do x,y, and z today, 5 sets 5 reps. If you have a plan, you are more likely to stick to it. I also try to make myself feel like a bitch if I can't even stay in the gym for 1 hour.

Number1sun · 2020-05-09T17:09:57+00:00

I've always been a paranoid guy, it's probably a good thing because I've never been caught for anything or had any trouble with the law. What never fails to motivate me is the rare (but possible) notion that the use of my strength could be the difference between life or death. There are many examples but suffice to say, if you were to find yourself in a life or death situation there are a million and one reasons you should be jacked in that scenario. How are you going to run for your life if you keep over out of breath after 200 yards. Adrenaline is a crazy thing but will only get you so far. God damn when I was a kid I approached the speed of sound for well over 3 miles running from cops.

And also the women dud....?

rp-snatchyahoe · 2020-05-09T13:48:29+00:00

I compete

TehJimmyy · 2020-05-09T14:19:48+00:00

probably your program sucks for you . I always heard about people not going but never getting bored in it.

j0hnNM94 · 2020-05-09T16:22:27+00:00

Progress.

myfirsttimecoding · 2020-05-09T17:51:43+00:00

Do you binge eat junk food to? This idea of less (or more) today to counteract it with future efforts is how you get a disorder. Make today your ideal day.

takka1013 · 2020-05-09T18:10:24+00:00

I dunno what to say , ive been lifting 8 years now and its like brushing my teeth i dont need motivation or nothing , infact im never really motivated i just get it done. My best adivce is try your very hardest to stick to it for 3 months straight to get that neuro pathway started in your mind once thats started it will only get stronger and stronger to the point that training is absolutely nothing to you . It will only be easy from there. Dieting and getting lean is another topic all together tho hahah.

hoopingblob · 2020-05-09T18:14:03+00:00

Don't think about it. Just do it.

jhx264 · 2020-05-09T19:57:36+00:00

Just focus on that set. Then when you're done with that set, only focus on the next set. Don't think about "the whole workout" think about completing one exercise at a time.

All I gotta do is these 5 reps. Is your mantra

comcain · 2020-05-09T20:08:13+00:00

Get a workout partner. Makes it more fun, you can Josh with him as you lift.

empatheticapathetic · 2020-05-09T21:24:06+00:00

Other than initial motivation forget about it. Discipline.

FudgingEgo · 2020-05-09T21:58:38+00:00

Discipline > Motivation.

KingGerbz · 2020-05-09T23:42:15+00:00

Find a way to get in the zone, reach your flow state. Get after it, fall in love with it. Push yourself, smash prs and then do it the next week. Train like a fucking spartan and get your recovery

HurricaneHugues · 2020-05-10T00:34:54+00:00

You don't have an established routine ot any long term goals. You lift mindlessly. If you had a goal to increase down lift by 20lbs in the next 4 months, it would become crucial for you to get after it in the gym every time.

Without goals it's pointless. That's like leavibg your house in the morning and starting to walk with nap destination in mind. I'd go back home too, because it's warm and has chairs.

MonsterZed3 · 2020-05-10T01:47:17+00:00

Thanks for all the replies. I actually made it all the way through today.

rpgedgar · 2020-05-10T03:05:03+00:00

I enjoy working out and don't need to motivate myself. Do you enjoy it, or view it as a chore?

If it's a chore, it helps to remind yourself what your end goal is. I don't particularly enjoy doing the dishes, but I like having a clean kitchen and everything being ready for the next time I cook, which is one of my favorite things to do.

Title	How do you guys stay motivated in the gym?
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Date	May 9, 2020 1:42 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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