How to Find Fitness Motivation: The Secret

Dave Delbecchi • June 14, 2022

Everyone knows working out is a good thing.

It’s common sense. Yet the majority of people don’t work out. 

Why is that?

Well, “workout” contains the word “work,” and if you aren’t motivated, you won’t want to sweat. 

But if you’re motivated, you’ll definitely dig into a program or routine. So how do you find motivation?

We have the secret. It has two parts:

Focus on your goals and rely on a coach.

How to Accomplish Your Goals

Would it be fun to spend all your money on electronics and clothes and other cool stuff? Yes! But you don’t because you have other goals, like paying your rent or mortgage, taking a vacation, saving for retirement, and so on. You’re motivated, so you stay on track. 

Fitness is just like that. If you have goals, you’ll be motivated to work toward them. But here’s the problem: If you don’t see progress, you’ll quit. 

Financial goals are easy to track because you can watch the numbers. Easy, right? For most people, fitness goals are way harder to track. But we can help. We’ll help you identify your short- and long-term goals, determine how to measure them, and track progress. And we’ll celebrate all the small wins along the way to the big one!

That brings us to the second element of motivation: Rely on a coach.

You’ve got the goals for sure. But you might not have the plan. Want to lose 20 lb.? We can tell you how. Want improve your endurance? We have a program. Want to get stronger? That’s in our wheelhouse, too.

There’s nothing more frustrating than spinning your wheels. But if you see a clear path to your goals and get to celebrate milestones along the way, you’ll be very motivated. A coach is the person who will draw the map from your current state to your goals and set up wins along the way. He or she will be the first to pick you up when motivation is down. And your coach will also be the one who celebrates every single win with you.

If we told you to go suffer through a workout right now, you might curl your nose at the thought. But if we told you that you’d be led through the perfect workout for your goals by an inspiring professional who will make you smile, you’d probably feel much more inclined to tie up those runners!

Bonus: We offer the chance to work one on one with a personal coach or in a group setting. Some people love the devoted attention of a personal coach, but other people get fired up by the energy of a supportive group. The choice is up to you!

Now that you know the secret to motivation, you have only one thing left to do: start! You can do that by clicking HERE. Come see us and we’ll put together the perfect program for you—with motivation and inspiration guaranteed!

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The book Smarter, Faster, Better breaks down motivation into one key principle: self-determination. The more control you have over your decisions, the more drive you will have to follow through. Studies show that people are far more likely to complete difficult tasks when they see them as a choice rather than a command. When you connect your actions—whether it’s a workout, eating more protein, or skipping junk food—to a bigger goal, everything becomes easier. This program has been about taking control. You made the choice to prioritize your health, eat well, and train with intention. Keep asking yourself why—why did you start? Why does it matter? The more you connect your daily habits to a larger purpose, the easier they are to sustain. CONSISTENCY WINS Forget perfection. The goal is to get it right most of the time. The difference between someone who sticks to their plan 100% and someone who hits 80-90%? Barely noticeable results—but a massive difference in sustainability. That’s why you need a system that works for your life: The 80/20 Rule – Stick to whole, nutritious foods 80-90% of the time, and allow 10-20% flexibility for social events, favourite meals, or just enjoying life. That’s 2-4 relaxed meals per week—so use them wisely. Make healthy eating easier than unhealthy eating – Set up your environment for success. Plan meals, batch cook, and keep real food within reach. Control your home environment – Don’t bring temptations into your house. You can indulge occasionally, but don’t make it a daily battle. The key to long-term success isn’t willpower—it’s systems. Set yourself up to win. Stay consistent, keep it simple, and take control of your choices. You’ve got this.
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