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[keninamanda]

Hello,

I want to work out and get in shape, but I'm not always motivated. I go to the gym alone (well with my boyfriend, but we do separate workouts). How do you find the motivation to keep going?

Amanda

 

[Gymgurl]

Welcome to Ef......I can only say for me that I pick races that I want to compete in and train for them. It keeps me motivated knowing I have a time frame to reach my full potential....

 

[Daisy_Girl]

To be honest, it is just something you have to do. Once you get into the habit of going, it gets easier, but starting off you just have to suck it up and go.

Setting small goals helps, along the lines as what GG said. If you are interested in running or biking, find races in your area. If you want to lose weight, set small goals and reward yourself when you reach them, have a "competition" with a friend for number of workouts, pounds lost, etc etc etc ....

 

[keninamanda]

Thanks for the advice. Is there somewhere on this site where I can meet people in my area? I just moved to MN and don't know anyone besides my boyfriends family.

 

[Tatyana]

Hello and Welcome

The gym is a good place to meet people.

Have you ever thought about training with your boyfriend?

That works really well for some couples, and I think that men and women can weight train in exactly the same way.

 

[slat1]

Try taking a cardio kickboxing class if your gym offers it.
That is where you will find most of the women.
It is a great place to meet people.
Best of luck!

 

[keninamanda]

Hi... Well the gym we go to is very small. It's called snap fitness. Only weight machines. Not many people are there. Maybe 2 or 3 people at a time. Not really the best place to meet people. We can't afford to pay to go to a bigger gym yet.

Well Ken never does Cardio. He only does the weight machines. I think I need to do a lot of cardio.

Any other ideas?

Amanda

 

[silverstar1025]

It is hard to get motivated when first jumping back into it. Myself it becomes much easier once it has become a way of life again and you are addicted to it. I had trouble getting back on track so I joined a fitness boot camp. I needed the push!

 

[dbroncofan]

I think once you jump back in and get a routine it becomes addicting, especially once you start to see results.

I listen to music alot, especially during cardio and then keeps me really going.
Set yourself some goals so you have something to strive for and go for it!!

 

[fitness-rubber]

Hi... Well the gym we go to is very small. It's called snap fitness. Only weight machines. Not many people are there. Maybe 2 or 3 people at a time. Not really the best place to meet people. We can't afford to pay to go to a bigger gym yet.

Well Ken never does Cardio. He only does the weight machines. I think I need to do a lot of cardio.

Any other ideas?

Amanda

Right, cardio - the exercise you do getting from one machine to the next

Anyway, I went to a gym like that for a while - but it was one of the larger places in the area at that time. Motivation is something that you've got to have from within, not something that has to come from somewhere outside. Think about your own goals and keep an eye out for the progress you're making - that always keeps me going.

 

[Tatyana]

LOL!

Cardio, moving from one machine to the next


I would challenge any lady to do sets of 20 squats and tell me that that is not enough to get your heart rate up.

There is so much scientific evidence indicating that HIIT and weight training are far superior for fat burning than the steady state cardio so many women seem to get addicted to (45 min on the x-trainer ).

 

[Gymgurl]

LOL!

Cardio, moving from one machine to the next


I would challenge any lady to do sets of 20 squats and tell me that that is not enough to get your heart rate up.

There is so much scientific evidence indicating that HIIT and weight training are far superior for fat burning than the steady state cardio so many women seem to get addicted to (45 min on the x-trainer ).

Amen sista

 

[slat1]

Motivation?
Here is what I do.
I break out the camera and take a picture of myself in my boxers.
Once I see myself on the cpu screen that is enough.

 

[bw1]

LOL!

Cardio, moving from one machine to the next


I would challenge any lady to do sets of 20 squats and tell me that that is not enough to get your heart rate up.
There is so much scientific evidence indicating that HIIT and weight training are far superior for fat burning than the steady state cardio so many women seem to get addicted to (45 min on the x-trainer ).

I couldn't agree with you more. I see so many women get consumed by endless cardio. They make very little progress. If anything they chew up what little muscle they have. Hit the squat rack and bam, you'd be suprised. I trained someone that lost 70lbs, she did almost no cardio. She hit the weights hard, including squats, free weight squats.

 

[Tatyana]

Another great way to meet people, SALSA dancing seems to be hugely popular in the UK

 

[LadyRaptor]

MINNESOTA!!! Don't go into the habit of BAR HOPPING every Friday night...it's what Minnasot'ans do for CARDIO!!!

Seriously, DO YOUR BOYFRIENDS workout.... just less weight... if he knows what he's doing. What are you doing for WORK while you are there? You didn't follow him to sit in the house... or "Ice-fish" while he's at work...did you? If not... get a co-worker to start going with do.... do as SLAT says... take a pic.... POST IT... get a pic of some hot figure/fitness model ( a REAL fitness model, like Jenny L., Ava C, Val W, or Jaime E) and use them as a role model... it's what I did.... and it WORKS.

SET SOME GOALS... write yourself some MANTRA's. READ THEM EVERY MORNING WHEN YOU GET UP! AS EVERYONE HAS TOLD YOU... IT COMES FROM WITHIN... IF YOU REALLY WANT IT... You WILL go and get it.

Best

S.

 

[fitness-rubber]

I couldn't agree with you more. I see so many women get consumed by endless cardio. They make very little progress. If anything they chew up what little muscle they have. Hit the squat rack and bam, you'd be suprised. I trained someone that lost 70lbs, she did almost no cardio. She hit the weights hard, including squats, free weight squats.

Just chiming in again - the weights are far more important than the cardio. Sure, I do run and my bike is pretty much my best friend sometimes, but with the weights it's easier to keep the motivation up (there's always another level to get to).

 

[localgirl]

Working out with your man is great for the relationship! Promotes teamwork in the relationship & its quality time that you usually wouldn't be able to spend together after work, if you go your seperate ways @ the gym.
I find I've got more drive when my man's watching me, ( can't let him go un-impressed!)
Try it out, it might work for you too

 

[Gymgurl]

I couldn't agree with you more. I see so many women get consumed by endless cardio. They make very little progress. If anything they chew up what little muscle they have. Hit the squat rack and bam, you'd be suprised. I trained someone that lost 70lbs, she did almost no cardio. She hit the weights hard, including squats, free weight squats.

WAIT STOP....lol....

It depends on their goal....for me that is my sport..endurance is cardio is key then some weights....BUT I am diffferent then someone who wants more muscle....