How
to Motivate Yourself to Get in Shape?
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Back in high school I
lifted weights a few times per week with a friend of mine. One day a third
friend named Jason joined us. But it would only be for a single session. “I just can’t motivate
myself to work out,” Jason told us. “The only way I can is if I listen to
the music from Rocky.” My friend had a good laugh at his expense, but my
first thought was: So what?
If he needed to listen
to Eye Of The Tiger or Hearts On Fire EVERY time he trained, then why not
just listen to those songs every time?
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If it works, do it. I work
out in the morning. Always. And I usually recommend the same for everyone
else. But if you find you can only get rolling in the evening – go for it. Some people need to eat
a little before training, and some can only go on an empty stomach.
Some of my best workouts were when I was feeling hunger pangs.
I also hate any kind of
gym where the air conditioning’s cranked to the max. Some people love it. I like to cover myself up
when I work out, lots of people prefer spandex – including some who really
shouldn’t have the privilege.
The key point here is
to stop thinking, “I can only do such and such” in a BAD way. Whatever
conditions allow for you to succeed – make sure you follow them. If you
need air conditioning, loud music, and heavy sweat pants to get a great
workout at night, do that every time. If you prefer to sweat in lycra with
dead silence in the morning air, stick to that.
And of course listen to some Gonna Fly Now too.
Contributing Author: Nate Rifkin
is a health and fitness author and on his website
http://www.FreeFitnessBook.com he's giving away a free book on the
most result-producing 5-minute workout there is.
rifkinnate@yahoo.com
Freelance Health / Nutrition Writers, Web Content Writing Services, India
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