FabSwingers.com forum: Gym motivation

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

Ok guys ... Some tips please

How do you keep yourself motivated at the gym ? I just get bored and loose interest so fast

One min I'm like " yes I'm running "

next like like " oh bored now " ....

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

Try going to some classes if you get good teachers they will help motivate you as well works for me.

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

Fartlek

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By *elsh_lass74Woman
over a year ago

South Wales

How about trying Zumba. Much more fun

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

Story of my life, I need a hunky personal trainer!

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

I'm other way once there I'll spend few hours just cant get motivated to get off settee

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

Have you guys got boot camp style fitness classes anywhere... only thing LOL has stuck at and gets an ex army boxer as instructor thrown in so win win...

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

I need a trainer xxx

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

Lift weights. Enjoy increasing your strength. Rather than borrrrrinnnggg running.

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By *20 And ChillMan
over a year ago

Pontypridd

Give CrossFit a go

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

A lot of people think that they are going to have the perfect body in a month, it never happens and they get disheartened. Set yourself small, but achievable, goals...find a trainer that others recommend and listen to their advice. Lastly break it up to start with, a little cardio, light weights, classes, and don't forget to ogle the guys. Its meant to be fun so enjoy it...

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

Just do weights. And once or twice a week do a fast paced class! It's hard work and dedication, but it will pay off eventually xxx

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By *ay871Man
over a year ago

cardiff

Find a reliable gym partner who shares the same goals as you is probably the best motivator, as you can bounce off eachother and push eachother harder.

vary your training across weights, cardio and exercise classes, if you're doing the same thing every day your body will adapt and it won't be as effective. Aim to constantly shock your system.

Lastly but most importantly, make sure your diet has the right balance of macro nutrients to support your goals and you're eating small meals often to get your metabolism ticking constantly, as opposed to under eating and your body harvesting and storing nutrients instead of burning them through excersise.

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

"Lift weights. Enjoy increasing your strength. Rather than borrrrrinnnggg running. "

This, at least do the big 3(deadlift, squat and bench), and try HIIT instead of steady state cardio, bit less boring then endless trudging ona treadmill/eliptical

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

looking at doing a high impact class which will not only improve overall fitness but engage your mind with the routines you have to learn.

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

A Class is probably the best way to go to begin. Just turning up and running on a treadmill would bore the shit out of me.

Personally cross fit is very good, some people take it a little bit too far though, treat it like a religion.

I usually do my own cross fit work outs but I have a private gym, as well as rugby that's enough for me.

Also another real good work out is yoga. That has done me a world of good with training related injuries since I hit the dreaded 30.

I could easily do you a great exercise program but you really would have to have someone showing you exactly what to do. So many people in the gym have no idea what they are doing in the weights room.

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

Pic up the weights and leave the cardio, weights burn fat quicker and show results faster. Results are the beginning of the motivation in the gym. Also the hormone release from weight training and the effect on the nervous system is a very addictive feeling! It's like sex... And weights will not make a woman look like a guy, it's not possible unless you are on steroids.

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

I've trained women in the gym who are like, that was just like amazing sex and I even have sex leg wobble! Weights, they make you feel goooooood!

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

Thanks all loads to try ?xx

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

"Pic up the weights and leave the cardio, weights burn fat quicker and show results faster. Results are the beginning of the motivation in the gym. Also the hormone release from weight training and the effect on the nervous system is a very addictive feeling! It's like sex... And weights will not make a woman look like a guy, it's not possible unless you are on steroids."

I'd love to start weights but I'm too scared to go on my own and look like a right twat!

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

I'd love to start weights but I'm too scared to go on my own and look like a right twat!"

Start little hun! I'm obsessed now.

I thought you'd booked PT sessions,before?

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

I'd love to start weights but I'm too scared to go on my own and look like a right twat!

Start little hun! I'm obsessed now.

I thought you'd booked PT sessions,before? "

Nope, was supposed to be trained up by a super gymfit mate but he moved away before we had a chance. Need to get on it though, my mate went from a size 18 to a 6. Amazing inspiration

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

I'd love to start weights but I'm too scared to go on my own and look like a right twat!

Start little hun! I'm obsessed now.

I thought you'd booked PT sessions,before?

Nope, was supposed to be trained up by a super gymfit mate but he moved away before we had a chance. Need to get on it though, my mate went from a size 18 to a 6. Amazing inspiration

I've found the best thing is to educate yourself about HIIT. Download MFP to track food and exercise and set realistic goals.

I've lost around 11% body fat this year. Gone from an 18 to a 14 so far. Love the thrill of getting stronger.

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

Easy to start at home. Cheap dumbbell set and YouTube videos. Cut back on carbs, look up low Gi carbs and stick to them, up your protein and cut the sugars, and plenty of good fats. Pallio style diet for reference. Use acai berry and green tea to help lose the fat too.

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

"Lift weights. Enjoy increasing your strength. Rather than borrrrrinnnggg running. "

plus more muscle = higher metabolism so burn calories better

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

"Lift weights. Enjoy increasing your strength. Rather than borrrrrinnnggg running.

plus more muscle = higher metabolism so burn calories better

Firm Squishy.

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

I could run you through a class in which you burn more than a normal gym session.

And I am not talking about sex either before any of you go there.

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

"I could run you through a class in which you burn more than a normal gym session.

And I am not talking about sex either before any of you go there."

Pffftt. I don't go there to burn calories but build muscles.

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

"I could run you through a class in which you burn more than a normal gym session.

And I am not talking about sex either before any of you go there.

Pffftt. I don't go there to burn calories but build muscles. "

I have very toned and defined legs a great backside and support the weight of 13 stone with one arm all through this exercise.

The only reason I am not ripped is I love food too much.

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

I've found the best thing is to educate yourself about HIIT. Download MFP to track food and exercise and set realistic goals.

I've lost around 11% body fat this year. Gone from an 18 to a 14 so far. Love the thrill of getting stronger. "

Also find a decent BMR/TDEE calculator to work out what you need to eat to have enough energy to do the exercise and still lose weight.

I think a lot of people give up because they cut calories too hard... plus you can put your body into starvation mode if you go toofar below your base metabolic rate for too long a period; it'll prioritise fat storage over muscle building because it doesnt know when the next energy is incoming

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