Let’s be honest, most of the time when we say we’re too tired to work out it’s just because we’d much rather stay in bed or lounge on the couch. Often, low motivation is just something you have to power through. However, there are times when you really are too exhausted for a workout. Also,…
Why is it that some people have no trouble getting themselves to show up to the gym on a regular schedule, while others struggle to find the motivation to get off the couch? If you’re struggling with motivation to hit the gym, you might wonder if there’s some secret that you’re missing out on. Why…
Many of us know from experience how motivating it can be to have a workout buddy or a fitness group. Knowing a friend is going to meet you at the gym after work gives you an extra reason to show up. Working out with a small group means you have people to offer encouragement and…
Do you ever feel unmotivated? I think we can all answer “yes” to that question. We also know that we often need to buckle down and do things, including hitting the gym and working out, even when we don’t feel motivated. Still, finding ways to improve motivation can make it much easier to stay committed…
“Why bother building muscles?” might seem like a silly question to ask in a blog post for a gym. After all, isn’t that the main reason people go to a gym? To get strong, build muscles, look great, and get healthy. While the answer seems obvious, it’s still a good question to ask. Knowing there…
Even if you’ve never heard of British historian Cyril Parkinson, you’re probably familiar with the idea known as Parkinson’s law. This idea states, “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” Remember when you were in school, and you had to write a paper? If you thought you needed a couple…
Do you ever feel like skipping a workout? We can come up with all sorts of reasons for putting off a workout when we don’t feel like going to the gym. The last thing you want to do when you feel like that, though, is give into the desire to stay home on your couch….
You know what you need to do. You keep thinking about going to the gym or lifting weights or just something. And yet, the La-Z-Boy is calling your name as if it’s saying you need a hug. And the news, tv shows, video games, THE big game, and virtually everything else just seems more enticing…
Mike Fohner, cross country running coach, tells this story about one of his students: Last year, one of my young cross-country runners was fully content walking up the hills and avoiding physical exertion to the maximum extent possible. I tried all sorts of tactics and motivation techniques…to wits end. Even my “walker club” (post practice…
