5 Tips to Master Your Workout Motivation Game

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5 Tips to Master Your Workout Motivation Game | Workout motivation tips | Workout outfit ideas | Fitness inspiration | Little Miss Fearless

You may recall from my last fitness post that I recently started the Love by Lynn Love HIIT Body Guide. It’s a 4-week at-home workout guide by my friend Sara and I planned to finish it a couple weeks ago. Turns out, it is really hard. In a good way, but still challenging, especially if you’re just starting to work out. I kinda failed with my first attempt so I’m back at it again and sharing 5 things I learned that will help me finish the full guide this next time around.

Whether you’re following a specific workout guide like Sara’s, Kayla’s BBG program, or just getting going with a new workout routine, I think you’ll find these tips to be helpful in mastering the motivation game.

5 Tips to Master Your Workout Motivation Game | Workout motivation tips | Workout outfit ideas | Fitness inspiration | Little Miss Fearless

1.Keep a notebook (or app) of how many reps you can do so you can focus on meeting/beating that number each time. This number is yours and the best way to measure strength and improvement over time. Don’t worry if you’re not doing as many reps as the workout calls for. You’ll get there.

5 Tips to Master Your Workout Motivation Game | Workout motivation tips | Workout outfit ideas | Fitness inspiration | Little Miss Fearless

2. Get the latest Imagine Dragons album, Evolve (or any new album with good, upbeat workout tunes). I can’t get enough of these songs: Whatever it Takes, Thunder and Believer. They make me want to workout every time I hear them.

5 Tips to Master Your Workout Motivation Game | Workout motivation tips | Workout outfit ideas | Fitness inspiration | Little Miss Fearless

3. Do feared things first. I hate leg day. It’s always the hardest for me. If my workout guide says to do legs on day 4, I always do them on day 1, just so I can get them out of the way for the week. Even within a given workout I’ll switch up the exercises to do the hardest ones first (i.e., switch lunges). If I don’t play these mind games, I’ll end up procrastinating or skipping my workout altogether.

5 Tips to Master Your Workout Motivation Game | Workout motivation tips | Workout outfit ideas | Fitness inspiration | Little Miss Fearless

4. Make an appt with yourself to workout at the same time each day. Consistency is your biggest enemy when it comes to following a new workout regimen. Commit and show up no matter what. Make it a priority and make the decision once so you don’t have to decide each day when, where or how long you’re going to work out.

5 Tips to Master Your Workout Motivation Game | Workout motivation tips | Workout outfit ideas | Fitness inspiration | Little Miss Fearless

5. Always make your workout plan work for you. If it’s not personalized, why do it? For example, with Love by Lynn’s guide, I only do 2 circuit rounds to start. This gives me a goal to work toward (eventually aiming to do 4 circuits per workout) without making me feel like a failure for not doing all 4. Likewise, I try to aim for 30 min with each workout, but some days I’m done after 25 min. Either way, it’s working for me.

Remember to stay focused on your goals. When you start seeing obstacles, it means you’ve stopped believing you can actually achieve your goals. So take a second to revisit them, tweak and improve your plan, and get excited about the results you’re working toward.

What keeps you motivated to work out? I’d love to know!

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Comments

  1. Totally agree with the fourth point! Treat your workout like an important meeting in your day. It really makes a difference!

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    Posted July 31, 2017 | Reply
    • So true! I’m trying to take that a step further and treat it as if I were meeting with a personal trainer. I know if I did that, I’d never miss a workout. Thanks for reading, Charmaine! xo

      Posted August 2, 2017 | Reply
  2. Rach says:

    These are great tips! Lately, I’ve been lacking motivation. So I am definitely going to try these tips!

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    Posted July 31, 2017 | Reply
    • Girl, you and I both! I have to re-read my tips just to keep myself motivated. haha. XO

      Posted August 2, 2017 | Reply
  3. Ray says:

    Cute workout wear. Do you follow a strict exercise routine?

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    Posted July 31, 2017 | Reply
    • Thanks so much! I have in the past, but currently just getting back into a groove with Love by Lynn Fitness.

      Posted August 2, 2017 | Reply
  4. Lina says:

    Totally agree with doing it the same time each day! I do it while the girls are asleep knowing that I will get tho take a nice relaxing shower afterwards ? it’s like a little treat! Showers feel so much better after sweating anyways.

    Posted July 31, 2017 | Reply
    • I’ve heard nap time works so great for moms. And completely agree on hot showers. Except I hate the getting ready process afterward. Haha. Thanks for reading, Lina!

      Posted August 2, 2017 | Reply
  5. Kristie says:

    Great tips! Keeping a journal has always worked for me. I’ve done it for a VERY long time and it keeps me accountable.

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    Posted August 1, 2017 | Reply
    • That’s so great to hear! I don’t know why I ever stopped doing it, but it’s so helpful in keeping me focused on the right things (and accountable, like you said). XO

      Posted August 2, 2017 | Reply
  6. Ana Luisa says:

    Loved these tips, always follow similar things for my own work outs

    Posted August 1, 2017 | Reply
  7. Briana says:

    I really needed these tips! I love your workout outfit too btw!

    Briana
    https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/

    Posted August 9, 2017 | Reply
  8. Shazie says:

    Wow, this was what I needed to read! I’ve been in a little bit of a gym funk lately, so this helped me out so much. Thank you! I hate leg day too, and I always do them the first day of the week 🙂 LOL. Thank you for sharing!

    Posted August 12, 2017 | Reply
  9. Your post just motivated me to work out. I am not a regular to work out but this post is encouraging me to keep myself fit and active. I so much agree with the fifth point. If it’s not personalized, whats the need to do it?

    Posted September 1, 2017 | Reply