Hello! Hope you’re okay! Today’s blog post is all about how to be motivated to workout. I decided to write this blog post because last week, I was unmotivated to workout which really made me think why am I unmotivated and how can I become motivated again. This shows that everyone becomes unmotivated at some point but it is important to find ways to become motivated again. I think that some of these tips can also be helpful for everyday motivation which is great! I hope you find this useful and comment how you get motivated to workout!
Find Times Of Day When You Are Most Motivated
This is really helpful because it helps you to get into a bit of a routine and prevents you from forgetting to exercise. For me, I find that I am most motivated to workout first thing in the morning or before having lunch. I would recommend (for most people) to do exercise as early as you can because then you can relax and not have to do any exercise for the rest of the day (unless you wanted to).
Listen To Music/Podcasts
Listening to music/podcasts is probably the main way that I motivate myself to workout and it helped a lot last week when I was unmotivated. I have some workout playlists that I like to use when I’m on a run, walk or the exercise bike. What I do is only let myself listen to a podcast episode or songs when I am doing some form of exercise which really helps with motivation.
Workout Games/Challenges
This helps you not only become more motivated but it also makes exercising more fun and makes you want to do it more often! I use the game Ring Fit on my Nintendo switch occasionally and it is such a good way to workout. I like to use the adventure mode where you defeat bosses by doing exercises that work your full body. There are mini games and sets that you can as well if you want to work on a specific part of your body (arms, legs, abs).


Treat Yourself After Each Workout
It doesn’t have to be just food, it could be watching your favourite TV show/movie, buying something that you’ve wanted to buy or having a chill day. It also doesn’t have to be something big as just having a small treat after each workout can be just as motivating for your next workout.
Do A Mixture Of Short & Long Workouts
This is very important for motivation and also recovery. I usually do shorter workouts on days that I am busier and then longer (but not too long) workouts on quieter days like weekends. Sometimes I only do 10-15 minutes on the exercise bike and that is okay because I am still doing exercise and I can do a longer workout another day!
I hope you’ve liked this blog post and it has motivated you a bit even if it is for a different purpose!
Love this! I so needed to read it. Slacking on motivation lately
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Thank you! I’m glad it’s helped!
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Love this! So useful and definitely what I needed to read☺️
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Thank you! I’m so glad to hear that!
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This seriously gave me the motivation I’ve been looking for! I have a gym membership that is collecting dust and taking all of my money, but I’ve been wanting to go again now that COVID numbers are going down. Thank you for motivating me!
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That’s good! I can’t wait to go back to the gym when they reopen! No problem!
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I can definitely relate to this – I have always struggled to find motivation to work out but in the last few weeks I’ve really gotten into a good routine! I think changing them up and finding someone on YouTube in my case whose workouts you enjoy really make all the difference.
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I totally agree! It’s good that you’ve gotten into a routine!
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I thought I was the only one who has to really push myself to workout. I am normal then working out needs motivation.
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Yes absolutely! Thank you for reading!
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you might like my blog post GETTING THERE. I had the most likes for that post.
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Love this! Someone once told me that ‘if you’re thinking ‘how long am I going to be able to keep this up’ then you’re either doing too much or the wrong type of exercise’! And I’ve lived by that for the last few months!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com
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Thanks! That’s such great advice! Thank you for sharing this with me!
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Great post! I’m definitely one for listening to audiobooks and make this part of my daily exercise (10 km walking briskly). I love how getting drawn into a good book takes away most thoughts of wanting to quit. Thanks for sharing!
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That sounds great! You’re welcome!
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This post is so helpful! Music always motivates me too! Thank you for sharing your tips! 🙂
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I’m glad! You’re welcome!
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I’m definitely going to take this as a sign to kick myself into working out again!! Thank you for sharing these tips, I will definitely take them on board x
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That’s amazing! You’re welcome x
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These are such great tips to stay motivated to work out! I’ve been working out more here lately and I feel so much better doing so!
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Great tips! I haven’t been working out lately but I’m hoping to start up a routine again. Thanks for sharing xx
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That’s good! No problem x
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This is exactly the sort of post I needed – I haven’t been working out as much lately, as I’ve been finding it hard to stay motivated. Thanks so much for sharing, this is super useful!
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I’m glad this has helped! You’re welcome!
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These are really helpful tips. I definitely find doing a workout in the morning before I attempt anything else is my best time.
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Thank you! I agree, it definitely helps with my motivation.
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For years in my clients I’ve also noticed ‘seasonal motivation’ it’s just not true that people get that January need to lose weight. I’ve seen it’s Summer when motivation is at its highest generally.
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Yes that’s definitely true! I find that I’m most motivated to workout out in the summer!
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Beautiful post. I have been busy with college exams and I forgot to work out even once. Now I hope to start next week Monday full. Your ideas are what I would follow. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you! That’s great!
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Very useful esp. for us who lack motivation and find an excuse to skip workout!!
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Thank you! I’m glad you found this useful!
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Thanks for this post, I found it great. I also feel that if people realize how much working out improves their lives then they will be more motivated to do it. I even wrote a post on that very topic, may be helpful so I’ll link it
https://ironflecs.wordpress.com/2021/06/30/why-workout-b1-2/
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No problem! Absolutely I agree!
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I started walking after bariatric surgery and stuck with it until cleared to lift weights.
Now, my workouts are important. I’ve made them routine. The motivation is there because I’m seeing results!
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Wow that’s incredible!
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