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How do you keep motivated to goto the gym?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

When it's tipping it outside and the car won't start?

Answers on a post add please?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Postcard

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I look at myself naked in the mirror motivation enough to get my ass to the gym.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have big goals, that gives me all the motivation I need.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

What’s a gym?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just like going there. It’s part of my every day routine, just like cleaning your teeth before bed.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I look at ‘shagtonight’ and think if ol’ flabberwocky can do it then so can I.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need motivation too

back at pole fit tonight after a few weeks off. really not in the mood

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

I look at the old photo of me on the fridge

Plus, I have a great coach

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tough time of year to keep motivated, but once got over the really can’t be bothered feeling I’m up and away with my training

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By *assing Fancies xCouple
over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

Frankie and Bennies straight over the road

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hyp#otism

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I need motivation too

back at pole fit tonight after a few weeks off. really not in the mood "

Hope you don’t mind me saying but you’re looking dam good

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Go when I'm at work or straight after

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I need motivation too

back at pole fit tonight after a few weeks off. really not in the mood

Hope you don’t mind me saying but you’re looking dam good "
thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I need motivation too

back at pole fit tonight after a few weeks off. really not in the mood

Hope you don’t mind me saying but you’re looking dam good thank you "

Lol you’re welcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I need motivation too

back at pole fit tonight after a few weeks off. really not in the mood

Hope you don’t mind me saying but you’re looking dam good thank you

Lol you’re welcome "
wow what time?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im also struggling for motivation at the minute, i used to run a lot 5 miles most days but i left the army so i packed that in, then started with the gym instead and boxing but i find it so hard to push hard now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I need motivation too

back at pole fit tonight after a few weeks off. really not in the mood

Hope you don’t mind me saying but you’re looking dam good thank you

Lol you’re welcome wow what time? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just go do something anything at the gym every little bit helps just push it will all pay off in the end and be worth it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When it's tipping it outside and the car won't start?

Answers on a post add please?"

Well if that’s the only time you don’t go I’d say your doing a good job!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Use the machine behind the bird with the fit arse

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!


"Use the machine behind the bird with the fit arse "
one of my motivations was seeing sweaty women in Lycra.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never go to the gym, bores me

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

I park my car near to the gym and walk in to work (it’s a short walk) then I go straight after work. If I went home first I’d never go back out again.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


" Just go do something anything at the gym every little bit helps just push it will all pay off in the end and be worth it "

That's my strategy I know going and only doing one set will always be vastly superior to how I will feel later if I dont go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go first thing in the morning whatever, then it’s done and I don’t to put it off during the day

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I never go to the gym, bores me "

Just curious how this helps the OP with any sort of positive attitude

One could be forgiven for thinking you could be ridiculing anyone of us for which habitually going to a gym is an immensely positive part of our lives

I prefer the results and endorphin/dopamine rush I get from lifting than how I feel after 30 k run , however I do not condemn running its highly beneficial as part of a rounded fitness regime?

One reason I ho is for safe strength improvement, full range of joint mobility, and muscular balance, I wonder how varied your non gym work is so you ensure your muscles remain balanced

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I never go to the gym, bores me

Just curious how this helps the OP with any sort of positive attitude

One could be forgiven for thinking you could be ridiculing anyone of us for which habitually going to a gym is an immensely positive part of our lives

I prefer the results and endorphin/dopamine rush I get from lifting than how I feel after 30 k run , however I do not condemn running its highly beneficial as part of a rounded fitness regime?

One reason I ho is for safe strength improvement, full range of joint mobility, and muscular balance, I wonder how varied your non gym work is so you ensure your muscles remain balanced "

Ok. You've just blown that way out of proportion........very classy

I applaud your thorough 'gym' knowledge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go on the runner behind the stair climber that all the ridiculously hot ladies in super tight Lycra all seem to want to use

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By *wingfellowMan
over a year ago

my own little sanctuary

Well I must say the only real motivating machine that would lure me into the gym whatever weather would be the vending machine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Go on the runner behind the stair climber that all the ridiculously hot ladies in super tight Lycra all seem to want to use "

Now I know why , you bunch of pervs

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Use the machine behind the bird with the fit arse "

Top answer

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

I don't do the gym, but do try to run/cycle reasonably regularly.

But I really do struggle with motivation (actually in most things).

I think habit is probably the most useful tool.

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Love the feeling of being fit..

Keeps me going..

Th high after too love it..

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I never go to the gym, bores me

Just curious how this helps the OP with any sort of positive attitude

One could be forgiven for thinking you could be ridiculing anyone of us for which habitually going to a gym is an immensely positive part of our lives

I prefer the results and endorphin/dopamine rush I get from lifting than how I feel after 30 k run , however I do not condemn running its highly beneficial as part of a rounded fitness regime?

One reason I ho is for safe strength improvement, full range of joint mobility, and muscular balance, I wonder how varied your non gym work is so you ensure your muscles remain balanced

Ok. You've just blown that way out of proportion........very classy

I applaud your thorough 'gym' knowledge."

I assume you realise "gym" work is only one small part of my wellbeing activities, that I'm an advocate of cross training

You say out of proportion, I say you were motivated to write with reply to a help motivate a person that implicitly said the gym is boring, not worth going

I mearly counter your implication

Well done on enjoying other activities, I have no compulsion to know what they are or to suggest they would bore me , that indeed would not be classy xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I never go to the gym, bores me

Just curious how this helps the OP with any sort of positive attitude

One could be forgiven for thinking you could be ridiculing anyone of us for which habitually going to a gym is an immensely positive part of our lives

I prefer the results and endorphin/dopamine rush I get from lifting than how I feel after 30 k run , however I do not condemn running its highly beneficial as part of a rounded fitness regime?

One reason I ho is for safe strength improvement, full range of joint mobility, and muscular balance, I wonder how varied your non gym work is so you ensure your muscles remain balanced

Ok. You've just blown that way out of proportion........very classy

I applaud your thorough 'gym' knowledge.

I assume you realise "gym" work is only one small part of my wellbeing activities, that I'm an advocate of cross training

You say out of proportion, I say you were motivated to write with reply to a help motivate a person that implicitly said the gym is boring, not worth going

I mearly counter your implication

Well done on enjoying other activities, I have no compulsion to know what they are or to suggest they would bore me , that indeed would not be classy xxx "

Crack on wee man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't go to the gym because I'm not motivated and don't have any interest in it. But I do go swimming 3 to 5 times a week. I don't need to make myself do that because the thought of going itself motivates me. Because I enjoy it. I guess what I'm trying to say is if it's something you do because you feel you should then it's always going to be a battle to stay motivated. Just my 2 cents.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I look at myself naked in the mirror motivation enough to get my ass to the gym."

this.

To have a goal motivates.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

never really enjoyed gym prefer competitive sport its offers more in terms of motivation and you push yourself harder because you want to win

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By *ilks xXxWoman
over a year ago

East Mids

Skip gym and have a good sex session instead.... works for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What is this Gym that you speak of?

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

Need to use this thread as inspiration

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"never really enjoyed gym prefer competitive sport its offers more in terms of motivation and you push yourself harder because you want to win "

Plenty of competitive sport where the training is mostly if not all gym based.

It's whatever floats your boat really.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Having just joined a gym for the first time ever today, reading this with interest, of course right now my motivation is high or I wouldn't have joined, but may need to come back to this in January when it's freezing out and snow is on the ground etc

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By *rAngleseyMan
over a year ago

Anglesey

When i trained regularly with someone, I would never miss a session, As it would have let them down & they probably thought the same. You can`t always motivate yourself & once you start missing days, it`s only a matter of time before you give up.

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By *allyandJonCouple
over a year ago

manchester

Gave up gym due to time and took up jogging its more convenient, we love it and go together, lost weight and boosted our sex drive, it's a win win

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

This is my time of the year for running, I can't in the summer as I get too hot. However tonight extended my run to a 5k as it was raining and cold, perfect conditions

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

What we need to take form the thread is you do not have to go to the gym run or swim just do something you enjoy be it ballroom dancing or rock climbing.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith


"When it's tipping it outside and the car won't start?

Answers on a post add please?"

I work out at home, and run 5k on a weekend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s true that it’s just being active that counts, finding something or a way of trading that dosent feel like a chore helps.

My motivation is simply I feel better after, I have tiny objectives that lead to a big goal but it’s mainly my metal Healy that benefits the most from knowing I’m working hard to achieve progress

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"What we need to take form the thread is you do not have to go to the gym run or swim just do something you enjoy be it ballroom dancing or rock climbing."

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By *hekaiserMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"I look at myself naked in the mirror motivation enough to get my ass to the gym."

This...and that formal shirts/suit trousers are tight around the mid riff

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

My wobbly bum is getting less wobbly. That is all the motivation I need.

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By *KGUY20Man
over a year ago

Bristol

Book a class that way you feel guilty if you don’t go!

Well I do anyway!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I don't go to the gym because I'm not motivated and don't have any interest in it. But I do go swimming 3 to 5 times a week. I don't need to make myself do that because the thought of going itself motivates me. Because I enjoy it. I guess what I'm trying to say is if it's something you do because you feel you should then it's always going to be a battle to stay motivated. Just my 2 cents. "

I'd suggest you are very lucky and very rare with regards to never feeling like not going

I too am a water baby, I open water swim , surf kite surf , m bike, climb , winterclimb amongst a few pass times that I more than enjoy doing however like most humans I know my endocrine system fluctuates as does the weather and life events, in all cases above I have at least once questioned should I stay or go , quite normal and a small inward chat and maybe some reading, pictorial inspiration just keeps me on track

Most activities require effort, sometimes internal computer thinks body won't enjoy the effort, internal computer maybe right or wrong

I feel structured gym work compliments other activities, giving strength and mobility balance

I also feel we all do or perhaps should spend time learning things , not because we love the studious act but because of the benefit we feel it provide our future ?

That said

Rule one

Do something regularly you enjoy

Rule 2

keep doing it

Beyond that advice should be goal based

One of my goals is agility mobility and as pain free for as long as I can ,

For me this means , eating a wide variety of nutrients, weight training for , bone density , retain muscle density,strength, balance and endocrine stability, coupled with a wide number of varied enjoyable pastimes

Very few need a gym

However I dont think it unreasonable to suggest a gym should contain equipment that can be beneficial to wellbeing that can be hard to safely replicate, and I greatly advocate calisthenics and for me it's a large part of my training , but without good guidance the average person struggles with the progressions

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I don't go to the gym because I'm not motivated and don't have any interest in it. But I do go swimming 3 to 5 times a week. I don't need to make myself do that because the thought of going itself motivates me. Because I enjoy it. I guess what I'm trying to say is if it's something you do because you feel you should then it's always going to be a battle to stay motivated. Just my 2 cents. "

I agree. I wouldn't ever bother with the gym because I know I wouldn't go but I'll happily go swimming a few times a week. I get to have a shower for free and nobody minds if I leave it running while my hair treatment works. I admit on nights like tonight when its pouring with rain and a bit chilly I could easily be put off neither Mr N nor I want to be the first to give in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't go to the gym because I'm not motivated and don't have any interest in it. But I do go swimming 3 to 5 times a week. I don't need to make myself do that because the thought of going itself motivates me. Because I enjoy it. I guess what I'm trying to say is if it's something you do because you feel you should then it's always going to be a battle to stay motivated. Just my 2 cents.

I'd suggest you are very lucky and very rare with regards to never feeling like not going

I too am a water baby, I open water swim , surf kite surf , m bike, climb , winterclimb amongst a few pass times that I more than enjoy doing however like most humans I know my endocrine system fluctuates as does the weather and life events, in all cases above I have at least once questioned should I stay or go , quite normal and a small inward chat and maybe some reading, pictorial inspiration just keeps me on track

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I didn't say I never feel like not going

Of course there are days when I actually don't want to. But I don't force myself to go and don't beat myself up because I didn't go. 3 to 5 times a week works for me.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I don't go to the gym because I'm not motivated and don't have any interest in it. But I do go swimming 3 to 5 times a week. I don't need to make myself do that because the thought of going itself motivates me. Because I enjoy it. I guess what I'm trying to say is if it's something you do because you feel you should then it's always going to be a battle to stay motivated. Just my 2 cents.

I'd suggest you are very lucky and very rare with regards to never feeling like not going

I too am a water baby, I open water swim , surf kite surf , m bike, climb , winterclimb amongst a few pass times that I more than enjoy doing however like most humans I know my endocrine system fluctuates as does the weather and life events, in all cases above I have at least once questioned should I stay or go , quite normal and a small inward chat and maybe some reading, pictorial inspiration just keeps me on track

I didn't say I never feel like not going

Of course there are days when I actually don't want to. But I don't force myself to go and don't beat myself up because I didn't go. 3 to 5 times a week works for me. "

Sometimes convincing oneself to go is a positive action , this does NOT mean I think chillin is a negative it too is positive

And no one is beating anyone up for not going

Listening to ones body is vital , however it has many voices and sometimes they conflict

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Work took all my time up... Need to get back to it. Its been 5 months.

Really annoyed that ive paid and not been able to go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My gym is pretty much next door to my office so I'm quite lucky as I always go after work or occasionally for a quick session at lunchtime. It makes notivatin much easier than getting home and then heading back out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Enter events that mean you have to train.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The thought of brownies + squirty cream after all the punishment lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s looking at the biceps peak and judging any abs ... this is the off season mind ??

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By *hezuMan
over a year ago

East London

My tip is go to a gym as local as possible i found out its not the gym but the journey thats demotivating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am fortunate in that my gym is less than a 10 minute cycle ride away. I don't enjoy though, it's sheer self discipline that keeps me going three times a week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I make the first thing I do in the day (yes I do put on clothes etc first) - my gym kit is ready the night before and it has become a habit.

The other thing for me is no matter how bad the last of the day is or what I do it don’t do, I know I have been to the gym, given myself a damn good beasting and achieved something.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some people are not ment to go to the gym as they are not mentally right for it, its ever in you to go or it is not, you should not need motivation to go you should just want to go and n joy goining and training as its a lifestyle not a fashion statement !

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By *uciyassMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

I just don’t go. Simples. I mean I really don’t go at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some people are not ment to go to the gym as they are not mentally right for it, its ever in you to go or it is not, you should not need motivation to go you should just want to go and n joy goining and training as its a lifestyle not a fashion statement ! "

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