Motivation is overrated.

Most people with above average bodies are motivated to
work out only about half the time. Probably less.


Just like a writer can't stare at a computer and wait for
motivation to hit, you can't lie in bed and wait for
motivation to train. It's not gonna happen.

The only way to get and stay in great shape is to be
consistent, no matter how you're feeling.

If you're following a four-day workout program and on
Day 3 you don't feel like going, that's the day where you
need to get in the gym most.


Skip the gym once and you'll lose a little of your will power
and it'll be much easier to skip it the rest of the week.
You don't want that to happen.
Here are a couple of tricks I've used when I'm not
motivated and the gym sounds less fun than watching futurama:

Lay your workout clothes by your
bed.Since I train in the morning, the frst thing I do when I wake
up is put on some comfortable clothes and drink a big
glass of water. If I have my workout clothes on, it means
I'm already one step closer to going to the gym.

Tell yourself that you're just going to
go stretch.Stretching is a small commitment and one you can talk
yourself into doing. Once you get to the gym and go
through your warm-up and stretches, you're usually ready
to work out anyway.

Go to a different gym.Sometimes you just need a change of pace. Whenever
you're feeling particularly unmotivated, go to a different
gym for a change of scenery and equipment. If you run or bike, travel a different route or kit up a park nearby.
Now if all of this sounds stupid, you're not alone. I think
it's stupid, too.
But if it gets your ass in gear, it's worth it.

Peace out,

Jeff Jucha

Head Trainer-Little Rock Fit