I HAVE to workout. I am not one of those people who can maintain their weight with just healthy eating. I can’t maintain my sanity without working out. It makes me HAPPY. But, that doesn’t mean I always feel like doing it. As much as I love working out, there are days when dragging myself to the gym is the very last thing I want to do. But, 9 times out of 10, even on those no-motivation days I still make it to the gym. That’s how progress is made. By showing up even when you don’t feel like it. Instead of just waiting for motivation to strike you have to make it happen and motivate yourself so that fitness becomes a habit. Here are the techniques I use to keep myself following through with my fitness goals even on the days I’d rather spend on the couch.
1. New Playlist
2. Switch up the Workout
3. 30 Minutes and Done
4. A Home Workout/Walk the Dog
5. Preworkout and Drive to the Gym
6. Set a Goal
7. Try a Class – Invest some $$!
8. Ask yourself “Will I regret skipping today?”

Great tips and ideas.Very helpful information.
Thanks, Nancy! It helps to have these tips in my back pocket on the days when my motivation is lacking. 🙂
I really need tips and motivation because I am so not motivated. ..sigh!
I know how you feel! I always just keep in mind how great I feel after my workout too. It’s not just about appearance it’s good for my overall health and mental health! 🙂
These are great ideas for when I need re-motivation–thanks!
You’re welcome! It’s always handy to keep these in mind after a busy day at work. 🙂
I was feeling unmotivated and then my Doctor told me I was anemic. Since I have gotten some B12 vitamins and shots, I feel much better. I like your tips and I have tried many of them myself.
I do have a hard time getting motivated to exercise. Thanks for the tips.
You’re so welcome, Jennifer! IMHO it’s all about making exercise a habit so that you don’t even have to think twice about making healthier choices.
I should really mix up my playlist from time to time.
Great tips! My motivation is a workout buddy!
The 30 minutes and done is my best one. I even make it 10 minutes (and only once or twice have I stopped there and I prob needed it then). Getting started is half the battle.
Getting motivated is sometimes tough for me. Usually, weighing myself will do it. LOL!
30 minutes and done usually works for me. Generally I’ll do more but sometimes that’s all I have the energy for and will be happy that I made it to the gym at all that day.
I always need help with motivation. Thanks for the tips.
I am in a non-motivated slump right now. So reading this just may be the push I need today. Thanks!
Thank you for the comment! I hope these tips helped.
Thanks for sharing Motivational Tips. Combination of Music and Workout is the great motivators for a workout and especially, Home Workout is the best, I have put a gym inside my home, so whenever I get free time, I use it. Keep posting.
Great Tips!! Very precise & interesting. I think everyone who reads this can totally benefit from it. Thank you for sharing.