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By (user no longer on site) OP
5 weeks ago

Guys and Gals, if you attend a gym or complete a fitness regime, how do you fit it in around work? And how do you stay motivated to go and work through the aches and pains?

I’m really struggling to keep my motivation which is not a good thing at present.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
5 weeks ago

Next Door

I found by looking back at my progress picture and measurements help get/keep me motivated.

I have just had a period of no motivation but that been in life not just the gym

Try to just go, even if it's a bit of cardio

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By *egDaySkipperMan
5 weeks ago

Liverpool

To be honest, I only go there because there's a lot of hot ladies training at my gym

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By *ollyPocket75Woman
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

No motivation whatsoever for the gym. I generally can't be bothered after a 12 hour shift. I should go it's a waste of my membership

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By *ancashireredheadWoman
5 weeks ago

Up North

"To be honest, I only go there because there's a lot of hot ladies training at my gym

Haha, well that’s a definite motivator.

I also find it a struggle OP, but I try to focus on how good I feel after a workout. Getting there is the hardest bit. The aches and pains also get easier when you settle into a routine. Good luck

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By *aomilatteCouple
5 weeks ago

Midlands

Go after work. If the aches and pains feel too much stop or slow down. Try and do better than last week and the week before (aches and pains permitting).

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By *oonbath89Man
5 weeks ago

radstock

"No motivation whatsoever for the gym. I generally can't be bothered after a 12 hour shift. I should go it's a waste of my membership

Literally this for me , when I get home I’m just to exhausted to do anything especially in the winter months , I’d love to have abs you could grate cheese off but I think in reality I’d just prefer to eat the cheese

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By *allmusculargentMan
5 weeks ago

Wirral

Ii train either in morning or evening, I prefer to train chest/shoulders in evening when had more calories.

Sometimes I'm not in the mood and takes abot of time to get into it, these turn put to be pretty good sessions

Other times I'm loving the gym and wished I'd lifted more but sticking to training plan

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
5 weeks ago

Somewhere in Hampshire

I tend to get up early and go before work. That way I can't talk myself out of it during the day. And I also have a smug feeling knowing that the 'worst' part of the day is over, and that I've increased my metabolism for the day ahead of me. The endorphins also help with the 'dread' associated with facing the working day!

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By *rSuave88Man
5 weeks ago

Mirfield

The thought of being unfit and lazy should be enough motivation as it is

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By (user no longer on site) OP
5 weeks ago

"The thought of being unfit and lazy should be enough motivation as it is "

It’s not always about being lazy, some people have conditions that cause severe pain, or work in extreme jobs that take a lot of them and a gym is the last place they want to be after work.

Being unfit is fair though.

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By *idnight47Man
5 weeks ago

Sheffield

I understand this issue very well. Been laid off the fitness stuff for a long time and back to square one after a big weight loss 13 years ago. So, just have to go again.

Try not to overthink it and talk yourself out of it. Just go get it done. And remember even a half arsed work out is better than no work out. Grind it out until eventually it clicks into a rhythm and becomes routine. ❤️

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By *ymClassDropoutMan
5 weeks ago

Berkshire

Whilst seeing results is often cited as the biggest motivating factor - for me it’s not. For me it’s doing something that you ENJOY doing. I used to attend gyms but found them the most boring places on earth. Now I visit the outdoor gym on my daily walks. I do a load of upper body resistance exercises (pull

ups, chin ups, dips….) Am I getting the same level of resistance workout I got at the gym ? Probably not. But this is something I am far more likely to do over a longer period of time as I enjoy it and actually look forward to it.

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By *hastity_roseTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Nowhere

Really struggle with motivation too . I actually watch sissy h y p n o gym body clips . And who wants to see a saggy bum on an old cd !

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

Set a time and try to stick to it so it becomes a habit. Same day, same time and eventually you'll be grand

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By *uri00620Woman
5 weeks ago

Croydon

I can't go anymore but in the days when I could holidays would motivate me.

I always had very active holidays in the summer for a few weeks; some with long treks, mountain climbs etc. For those things you have to book in groups I never wanted to let everyone down or be the most unfit. That was enough motivation.

That would all go to shit in winter months though

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By *oeBeansMan
5 weeks ago

Derby

Being able to add a little bit more in weight and seeing the progress in the mirror generally keeps me motivated enough. I'm also quite good at having a cut off point with work where I can say that I've done my hours, it's simply now my time to do what I want

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By *HUSH-Man
5 weeks ago

London

The problem with motivation is that it comes and goes. I’m about 50/50 when it comes to being motivated but I do my training sessions anyway. It’s just routine for me and I don’t think about it. If I did I’d probably just procrastinate.

All the cliches are true. It’s about being consistent, putting in the effort week in week out, getting in an early night often, being patient with results, Abs are made in the kitchen.

As for feeling pain a bit of soreness can sometimes be expected but if you’re feeling uncomfortable dial down the intensity. Just start slow and take your time, do what you can but do it often and you’ll make progress OP. 💪

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
5 weeks ago

Reading

Have a really good 'why' for why you want to workout or whatever your fitness goals are. And keep that in mind always.

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By *ildTimes.Man
5 weeks ago

Wherever I May Roam

Just go and get it done , even if you're not feeling 100% it's still better than not going and sitting on the sofa, it's warming up and the lycra crop tops and leggings milfs are out in full force ...helps 🙌 🥪

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By *ean441300Man
5 weeks ago

Manchester

Couldn’t agree more to many of the comments above. Even just getting there in the first place feels better when you’re low in motivation. You’ll find by the time you’ve done something small you’ll carry on and get a bit more completed.

All adds up in the end - but definitely feel your pain!

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By *rincipessaWoman
5 weeks ago

your wildest dreams,

I don’t think of it as a chore anymore.

Headphones on and it’s “Me” time. Lose myself to the rest of the world for a couple of hours

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
5 weeks ago

Swansea

There are definitely days when motivation is low, but I still go and everytime I have it's never been as bad as I thought it would be, and I am glad to have pushed myself to go.

I build my gym sessions into my daily routine. After I finish work I head to the gym before settling down. I work from home, so I change into my gym kit and get my bag ready during the afternoon, once I finish work I head to the gym.

The aches and pains are horrible but think of them as if your muscles are waking up and beginning to be used. If you're very uncomfortable then alternate your routine to give the aching muscles extra time to repair. Switch up your routine and just do cardio or lighter weights for a session or two. Or go for a walk or gentle run, even if it's on the treadmill or better yet outdoors.

But most importantly keep going, your brain will soon adjust to having the gym (or any activity) as part of your (almost) daily routine.

Mrs

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By *avexxMan
5 weeks ago

cheshire

neck injury at the moment frustrating,,, i never lack motivation tbh i enjoy it

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By *elshie_69Man
5 weeks ago

Mean streets of Hounslow

"No motivation whatsoever for the gym. I generally can't be bothered after a 12 hour shift. I should go it's a waste of my membership

Same here, desperately seeking motivation

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By *rdere OpusCouple
5 weeks ago

Brum - ish

A big part of it is habit and routine.

Motivation comes from seeing the improvements in pole that come from the work in the gym.

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By *udgeMan
5 weeks ago

Birmingham

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By *ellhungvweMan
5 weeks ago

Cheltenham

"A big part of it is habit and routine.

Motivation comes from seeing the improvements in pole that come from the work in the gym.

Habit and routine are the key. If you do things consistently then you will see the changes that creates over time and that’s its own reward.

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By *udgeMan
5 weeks ago

Birmingham

Gym is a generally good thing if you can can fit in your schedule I normally work on the areas I need to work on mainly waste legs shoulder arms on different days once you started there’s no looking back.

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By *illDoXXXMan
5 weeks ago

Preston

I tend to try to use the thing I really want to do as the reward such as 45 mins in the gym gives me 45 mins on fab

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By *avie65Man
5 weeks ago

In the west.

When I worked I would go straight from work. I didn’t stop anywhere en-route as that would have distracted me. I also made sure my bag was ready the night before and in the car.

I now like to go after breakfast. I don’t go too early as it can still be busy with the early birds so I go about 10am then treat myself to a coffee afterwards.

I make sure I don’t go every day or stay for hours as that would make it a chore and feel like work.

Instead of music I listen to books. Music tracks make it easy to keep track of time and I can get lost in a book.

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By *uke_silverMan
5 weeks ago

London

I’m really struggling to keep my motivation which is not a good thing at present."

Let's take is an xy problem - there's a stronger force than motivation that is easier to master too. Habits!

I identify with this issue, and let me tell you, going to the gym after work as part of my routine is so much simpler. I'm fortunate that my gym is right in my office building - but if there's a way you can fit going to the gym as part of your home-work cycle (before/after/during lunch), I swear by it.

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