Campbell Personal Fitness Trainers Tell How to Build Your Motivation Muscle

Our Campbell personal fitness trainers get asked all the time:

“How do you stay so motivated?”

Fact: We don't! We all have to work at it! 

Motivation is like a muscle – the more you flex it, the stronger it becomes.

But what do you do to get your motivation “muscle” in shape in the first place?

You find ways to intentionally keep yourself motivated!

Our Campbell personal fitness trainers have put together a list of proven ways to build motivation right into your healthy habits.

1. Make it fun! Try a new recipe. Do a new workout (working with a fitness pro is a no-brainer for this one!). Listen to your favorite music. Challenge yourself to try one new fruit or veg a week.
2. Set a goal that gets you psyched. Sign up for a fun run. Go for a weekend mountain biking getaway. Try a new recipe every week for three months. Sign up for a dance or jiu-jitsu class. 
3. Make it part of your routine. Park farther away from your destination. Take the stairs. Go for a lunchtime walk outside. Work out as soon as you wake up in the morning. Hit the grocery store first thing on a weekend morning.
4. Create a journal. Document your progress: What did you do today that was great? What are you planning to do tomorrow? Write it down – and also write down how you feel about it.
5. Set up a reward system! Internal rewards: Be sure to tell yourself “good job” every time you follow through on your commitments to yourself. (It really does matter.). External reward: Set milestones and then reward yourself (new shoes, new gear, massage, etc.) for reaching them.
6. Build a solid support and accountability circle. Find a supportive friend or group that will keep you moving forward. Working with a coach is invaluable here! Hint: our Campbell personal fitness trainers are here for you!
7. Motivate somebody ELSE! Motivating others is incredibly motivating for YOU. How do we know? Well, let’s just say that writing this blog is getting us psyched for our own fitness routine!
8. Start the day off right. When you start your morning with a healthy meal or workout, it can set the tone for the entire day!
9. Work with a pro. There is nothing more motivating than seeing – and feeling – a noticeable difference in how you feel, move, and look! 

If you're struggling with motivation, Method3 Fitness is a great place to start. Our caring personal fitness coaches and members are here to welcome you, support you, and encourage you!