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Motivation? Burned out in the gym...
Posted on 8/8/17 at 9:42 am
Posted on 8/8/17 at 9:42 am
Question to the guys that at one time exercised like crazy and lost their drive. Ive lifted hard from age 21-31, id say 7 yrs of that was some type of 2 a days. The biggest ive gotten was 210#, 12%bf and benching 360. I was obsessed w being in the gym. Id count every calorie and gram of protein i put in my body. I was involved in high intesity exercises outside the gym ranging from rugby, muy thai, and bjj. I was always fit until i had kids of course. After the 1st kid, i slowed down and by the 2nd ive completely lost all drive ive had. At age 34 I fricking dread walking into a gym. I walk in and within 10min im ready to fricking go. Ive lost interest in something i use to love w a passion. I occasionally run 2-3mi but its very sporadic. Ive tried p90x & multiple HIIT workouts and always lost interest w it. Ive considered crossfit but i do not know anything about it. I guess my question is, how did you bust out of your slump and reignite that desire to exercise again?
This post was edited on 8/8/17 at 9:48 am
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Posted on 8/8/17 at 9:45 am to JamaalsOnParole
workout partner?
start a new program?
sign up for an event/competition?
start a new program?
sign up for an event/competition?
Posted on 8/8/17 at 9:50 am to JamaalsOnParole
https://youtu.be/gcB1YiwtMyc
I listen to motivational videos. Just remembering health is the start of your greatness is helpful. It should be easier to be motivated to be great since you have kids you need to be a role model for. If you can't do it for yourself you should do it for your kids. Make kids great again
I listen to motivational videos. Just remembering health is the start of your greatness is helpful. It should be easier to be motivated to be great since you have kids you need to be a role model for. If you can't do it for yourself you should do it for your kids. Make kids great again
Posted on 8/8/17 at 9:52 am to JamaalsOnParole
Maybe make some goals, both short term and long term. Find exercises that you enjoy and mix it up so that it doesn't feel tedious. For example, if you like rugby, muy thai, and bjj more than lifting weights, start there and then the weight lifting make get more fun as it helps to supplement those activities that you inherently enjoy.
Also, realize that you don't have to workout 6-7 days/week to get great results. It may just lead to quicker burnout.
Or maybe give crossfit a try. I've never done it but have done other group exercise stuff and acknowledge that it can be a good motivator.
Also, realize that you don't have to workout 6-7 days/week to get great results. It may just lead to quicker burnout.
Or maybe give crossfit a try. I've never done it but have done other group exercise stuff and acknowledge that it can be a good motivator.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 10:08 am to litenin
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if you like rugby, muy thai, and bjj more than lifting weights, start there and then the weight lifting make get more fun as it helps to supplement those activities that you inherently enjoy.
Awesome advice. I train in BJJ and weigh around 230. The biggest hurdle for big guys to overcome is stamina when training with other big dudes. For that reason, I modified my weight training to help support my rolling. I still deadlift and squat and do some chest but anything else with weights is strictly some type of high intensity exercise that helps with my gas.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 10:18 am to JamaalsOnParole
The biggest thing for me is staying with my schedule, setting specific goals and not allowing other events to interfere with my workout schedule.
I set up my workout times and days so that I'm going no matter what. If there's family outings or kid activities after work then I go in the morning. If I'm going to the gym after work then I'm going to go straight to the gym. If I go home after work I'll never make it to the gym.
I hit it hard and relatively fast most of the time. With my goals I tend to rest 30seconds between sets and one minute between exercises. I make sure my form is perfect and my reps are controlled. This is the way I enjoy working out. Figure out what way giv s you the best outcome and endorphin surge.
I do not have a workout partner but there are people at the gym that I've become friends with. They expect to see me there even though I do not take time to talk.
If the gym does not feel right then try other sports for exercise. Tennis is good but takes time. I enjoy tennis.
Good luck bro. Get your testosterone checked if you're unmotivated in other areas in your life.
Bottom line: You have to make yourself go long enough for the motivation to return and do not overtrain.
I set up my workout times and days so that I'm going no matter what. If there's family outings or kid activities after work then I go in the morning. If I'm going to the gym after work then I'm going to go straight to the gym. If I go home after work I'll never make it to the gym.
I hit it hard and relatively fast most of the time. With my goals I tend to rest 30seconds between sets and one minute between exercises. I make sure my form is perfect and my reps are controlled. This is the way I enjoy working out. Figure out what way giv s you the best outcome and endorphin surge.
I do not have a workout partner but there are people at the gym that I've become friends with. They expect to see me there even though I do not take time to talk.
If the gym does not feel right then try other sports for exercise. Tennis is good but takes time. I enjoy tennis.
Good luck bro. Get your testosterone checked if you're unmotivated in other areas in your life.
Bottom line: You have to make yourself go long enough for the motivation to return and do not overtrain.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 10:21 am to JamaalsOnParole
I was like this too, just got tired of going in and doing chest one day, arms the next and etc. I was just bored with it.
I have crossfit a try after thinking it was dumb for years. I enjoy it, it mixes things up and pushes me harder than I was going in the gym. I've also made a good amount of friends thru my gym.
I am by no means a crossfit cultist or anything but if you're looking for something to shake things up you might enjoy it.
I have crossfit a try after thinking it was dumb for years. I enjoy it, it mixes things up and pushes me harder than I was going in the gym. I've also made a good amount of friends thru my gym.
I am by no means a crossfit cultist or anything but if you're looking for something to shake things up you might enjoy it.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 10:52 am to JamaalsOnParole
I found these about a year ago. Kind of expensive, but they get me outdoors more often.
https://monkii.co/
https://monkii.co/
Posted on 8/8/17 at 2:52 pm to JamaalsOnParole
Ever try cycling? Addictive, fun, and a lot of camaraderie between the guys you ride with
Posted on 8/8/17 at 3:05 pm to JamaalsOnParole
My motivation is fighting off "dad body" for as long as possible.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 8:10 pm to JamaalsOnParole
What's your nutrition like? 80% of your results come from that. I know guys (and I was one of them) whose motto was "I workout like this so I can eat like I want". Why devote all that time in the gym to undo it all by eating wrong. Not saying that's you, but it is with many.
Also, dig deep and ask yourself, why you're wanting to be fit. Is it for your family, a health problem you have, a family history your trying to break out of? When you think you have the answer, ask "why?" again. Be like that 2 year old that never stops asking why until you get to the point when you strike an emotion. That emotion, that's your motivation.
Also, dig deep and ask yourself, why you're wanting to be fit. Is it for your family, a health problem you have, a family history your trying to break out of? When you think you have the answer, ask "why?" again. Be like that 2 year old that never stops asking why until you get to the point when you strike an emotion. That emotion, that's your motivation.
This post was edited on 8/8/17 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 8/8/17 at 9:14 pm to JamaalsOnParole
1. set a goal. Put a date on the calender. Can be a race, powerlifting meet, BB show, even a family vacation. Just somehing to work towards. Tell people. Tell your wife. Tell your friends. If it's public, you're more likely to pursue.
2. Set a hard but obtainable goal. Depends on question 1, but sounds like you could get back into heavy lifting. Implement a plan to meet the goal (find a new program to follow, etc) if you actually buy a plan you're more likely to follow it because of the monetary investment. If you just go in a make shite up on the fly you aren't going to push yourself.
3. Find a gym partner or buddy that can hold you accountable. There are tons of online options for this now as social media has changed the game as far as implementing programming and finding people similar to you. Doesn't have to be someone physically there. Instagram, twitter, Snapchat have revolutionized online training.
4. Maybe time to join a better gym. Environment is very important. Even changing the time you go can help.
5. Clean up the diet. Diet can lead to feeling like shite in all aspects of life especially in the gym.
2. Set a hard but obtainable goal. Depends on question 1, but sounds like you could get back into heavy lifting. Implement a plan to meet the goal (find a new program to follow, etc) if you actually buy a plan you're more likely to follow it because of the monetary investment. If you just go in a make shite up on the fly you aren't going to push yourself.
3. Find a gym partner or buddy that can hold you accountable. There are tons of online options for this now as social media has changed the game as far as implementing programming and finding people similar to you. Doesn't have to be someone physically there. Instagram, twitter, Snapchat have revolutionized online training.
4. Maybe time to join a better gym. Environment is very important. Even changing the time you go can help.
5. Clean up the diet. Diet can lead to feeling like shite in all aspects of life especially in the gym.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 9:46 am to olemissfan26
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Motivation? Burned out in the gym...
Take a little time off. I find that when I lose my strong motivation my body is telling me I was going to hard for too long.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 10:12 am to JamaalsOnParole
Similar to you I used to dread working out. I always did it, but working out alone sucks.
I started doing CrossFit just to change it up and I got hooked. I was a pretty big CrossFit opposer back in the day too.
The thing that got me was the competition. I love competitive sports, and just competition in general. As you get older you lose those opportunities to compete. The first day when I saw CrossFit had a leaderboard and whatnot I was hooked. Everyday is a competition now
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I still workout regularly on my own in normal gyms to supplement it, I just prefer CrossFit.
I started doing CrossFit just to change it up and I got hooked. I was a pretty big CrossFit opposer back in the day too.
The thing that got me was the competition. I love competitive sports, and just competition in general. As you get older you lose those opportunities to compete. The first day when I saw CrossFit had a leaderboard and whatnot I was hooked. Everyday is a competition now
. I still workout regularly on my own in normal gyms to supplement it, I just prefer CrossFit.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 10:37 am to JamaalsOnParole
stare at yourself in the mirror for a few minutes
that always motivates me
that always motivates me
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