Finding Workout Motivation

Finding workout motivation is an important aspect of fitness. When I don’t feel inspired, it’s tough to get started with an exercise program. It seems like I’m the only person on earth who feels that way. Fortunately, it’s not true. I even have proof!

Tony Horton, creator of the best selling workout program, P90X, is known by his millions of fans for his take-no-prisoners, straight-talking approach to fitness. Yet, even Mr. Horton admits that after thirty years, his desire for exercise isn’t automatic. Finding workout motivation is even a struggle for him. He recently posted this on his Facebook wall:

“It’s Hard, it Sucks and I Hate it!”
“This is exactly how I felt this morning when the alarm went off at 7:15AM. Today was Shoulders and Arms for me. I did Plyo last night and the morning could not come slow enough. The thought of 24 sets of handstand push-ups, shoulder flies, incline presses, biceps curls, triceps pull-downs, and more was the LAST thing I wanted to do.

My mind was on the all day shoot for the P90X Certification videos I was filming today. Today’s mind game was in full tilt. The lazy guy was winning the word battle. Thank God my buddy Matt knocked on my door at 7:25, because without him, today’s workout could have been skipped. I know that many of you deal with this same daily battle, and most days aren’t easy.

You can skip those workouts and struggle like most people, or you can find a way to do it anyway. Find the people who want what you want and Do Your Best to show up more days than not. That’s what I did today, and I’m a better man for it.”

Since I started reading “The Big Picture,” I’m more committed to my health, nutrition and fitness goals.  I highly recommend reading this book, even it’s just for 10 minutes at a time.  It’s got some great suggestions, a good dose of humor, and sound advice.  Like Mr. Horton, I have found that being a part of a workout accountability group has made a big difference in my outlook.  The group provides encouragement, great suggestions and inspiration when finding workout motivation requires digging deep.

Does having the support of others help you reach your fitness goals?  Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.