The Power of Using Motivationals

Of all motivations chased by the masses, the inner drive to feel and be fit is major. While there is a spectrum of just how much people care about motivating themselves to train and eat well, it’s reasonable to assume that most people have at least a general desire to lead a more fit lifestyle.

Fitness for Everyone

Getting to an optimal state of fitness isn’t easy for most. For the majority, it requires loads of energy in the kitchen, the gym, as well as their time outside of it. The idea that fitness isn’t for everyone is perhaps outdated.

The power of motivation can show us that instead, fitness merely is different for everyone. With a myriad of body types, genetics, and environmental factors, it’s no wonder that fitness shouldn’t look the same for everyone, and that people are motivated in different ways.

That’s just it. The one common ground everyone requires motivation. Whether you’re aiming for that five-mile jog or merely a two-mile walk, you’re going to need the motivation to see you through.

Motivation comes in many forms. Here are some powerful ways to activate yours.

Videos & Mixed Media

The digital era is a GR8 time to be alive for fitness. There is no shortage of motivational videos that are accessible for free. Many fitness brands, influencers, and enthusiasts share their own experiences and advice through videos. The organic nature of everyday people sharing their stories can serve as the essential reminder that if they did it, you can too.

Videos

Whatever your style of motivation, be it aggressive speech and bold affirmations, or gentle and calming meditative energy, there’s a video for that. Encouragement when you don’t see results? There’s a video for that. There are also plenty of tutorials. A tutorial on how to do workouts, for example, can help you to feel more confident in executing them yourself.

Music

Ever notice how sometimes a GR8 tune is all you need to get going and motivated to work out? If you haven’t yet, you need another playlist. Music can serve as a subtle yet sturdy motivation. Who doesn’t feel more empowered with their background music? Certain songs bring out specific energies in us that has the potential to stimulate a breeding ground for motivation.

Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to maintain motivation on the go. There are tons of fitness podcasts out there dedicated to every form of fitness you can imagine. People have a lot to say and share as opposed to showing, which is entirely its aspect of achieving fitness. Sometimes the “repeat what I’m doing” nature that often accompanies any fitness instruction doesn’t answer a lot of our questions when it comes to “why” or “how.”

Documentaries

Documentaries are available on all things nutrition, sports, weight training, yoga, and more. Similar to podcasts, they provide an extension to your education in fitness that goes beyond breaking a sweat.

Reads

Aside from auditory forms of education that are designed for passive listening, reading promotes more of a cognitive connection to fitness.

Books

Not everyone has the time to dedicate to sitting and reading, especially if the goal is becoming more fit. It’s more likely that those who struggle with this use their time to train. Books are still a productive motivational strategy to challenge our mindsets and associations with fitness. And as they’ve kept up with the digital era, audiobooks are a GR8 way to access them.

Quotes

Quotes for motivation in fitness are, in a word, a sensation. They are a microdose of the energy we seek to keep on going, or start.

Reminders, Alerts, & Check Points

Some more tactical strategies for motivation can be useful in actually getting the job done. It’s one thing to pencil in motivation, and it’s another to have to show up.

Reminders

This is where getting creative can serve you. Leaving yourself reminders, be them sticky notes on the mirror, or a motivational quote background on your phone can work your fitness motivation into your subconscious.

Alerts

Between fitness tracking apps, watches, and devices alarm when you’ve reached a specific heart rate or steps can help to keep momentum or motivate you to start. They are also a great reward to help you stay motivated.

Check Points

Taking the time to check up with yourself is one of the best ways to progress. It promotes a comparison of where you are to where you want to be, which can be instrumental in motivating. A scheduled check-in on how your body is feeling may be all you need. A checkpoint after a few weeks to check your BMI or fat percentage can help to motivate just as well.

If motivation is what you seek, know that there is an assortment of tools for you to find just the type of motivation that is right for you and your fitness goals.