How to overcome lack of motivation to exercise in 3 simple steps

Updated 8/9/2024

Feeling unmotivated to exercise? Sometimes change is as simple as asking yourself a few simple questions and making a plan.

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Step 1 - Ask  yourself why you want to exercise?

Write out your answers in the Free Workbook.
​🔥 What is most important to you in life?
🔥 What are your biggest priorities? Family? Business? Health? Fun? Travel?
🔥 What would be an exciting exercise outcome for YOU? Being able to hike to the top of a mountain? Having gorgeous arms? Losing 30 lbs?
🔥 How does exercise relate to what matters to you? Do you want to clear your mind first thing so you can excel at work? Do you need more energy to climb the pyramids on your next vacation? List as many reasons as you can.
🔥 I want to exercise because...

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Step 2 - Identify what's getting in the way

🔥 List all your reasons for not working out—such as being too tired, not having enough time, or not knowing what to do. Complete the sentence: “I can’t work out because…”
🔥 For each reason you know isn't true, write down an alternative action and why it’s effective. For example, "I don't have time for a long workout, so there's no point in working out today" becomes "When I'm short on time, I can do a shorter workout because some exercise is better than none."
🔥 Go deeper. Are there any fears holding you back? Are you afraid of getting injured, bulking up, or not being good at working out? 
🔥 Research to address your fears. For example, look up questions like "How to avoid getting injured when working out," "Will I get bulky if I start lifting weights?" or "Workouts for beginners."

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Step 3 - Make a plan to blitz those blocks

🔥 If you truly wanted to reach your goal, what could you do to address your blocks? This is just to get ideas flowing; you’ll choose your actual action steps later. For example, work out before work instead of after, identify and eliminate time-wasters to make time for exercise, or book a free session with a personal trainer.
🔥 What will you commit to doing from this list, and when?
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