Charmaine Li to start exercising is easy!😀 I am a gym rat pretty much. Ya know why? I play 🏀 it's a lot of exercise but really fun so find a sport and play it, don't worry about working out 💪 it happens naturally. When you find the sport you'll play it every day
Your comment got me that good idea and I went outside yesterday for 5 minutes and today I went out for 10 minutes and tomorrow I’m going out for 15 minutes thank you
The fixes: #1 develop an internal Locus of control #2 do something you actually like #3 set ultra easy goals that boost your confidence #4 keep your "experience" of exercise positive
@Oliver Petri yeah but like... some people have depression and other "disorders" that makes that impossible. I totally get how that works with other people though so so it certainly isnt bad advice!
1. Develop an internal locus of control This means you are in control of your life 100% and (self-efficacy) know that your efforts are worth it and working even if you can’t see it yet. 2. Do something you actually like. For me I’ll start out with this then slowly branch out and conquer even things I don’t like or find difficult 3. Set ultra easy goals to boost confidence Get the tire rolling (momentum), easier to workout seriously when you’ve been working out as opposed to never having worked out ever 4 keep your experience of exercise positive You won’t like anything you don’t like. I never like getting sore or the burning feeling of lifting but I love when people say am getting big. So I imagine the burning feeling is my muscles breaking down and getting bigger. Know I only workout to feel the burning feeling and I am not happy with my workouts unless I feel sore the next day.
I like to run b/c I think about everyone who cant walk (like my mother) and how much they would love to run, I run harder for them. I look at myself in the mirror and see this new person, and I look at old photo's of me so i motivate myself by imagining that i'm leaving my old body behind and its taking my negative past (insecure issues) with it. I visualize running for my llife, I visualize my problems right behind me and running past them and leaving them in the dust.
Before quarantine I LOVED going to the gym-total addict. Three months into quarantine and I’m having the worst time finding the motivation to work out at home.
Good tips. I used a technique like this when I was 33 years old and terribly unfit and overweight. I started running and agreed to run every single day. Day 1 was 100metres. And I struggled. 5 years later I had not missed a single day sometimes running at 2:00am to fit my schedule and running an average of 47km per week. I took very small incremental increases each day and I never looked back. Thanks for the video.
This is really good, I hope I can get back to doing a regular 5 km run again. 44 now and when I turn 40 I was really fit achieving this every other day. Since getting meningitis and being ill for a long time I’ve found it so hard to just get into a routine if 10minutes a day of run/jog/walk hope to get it back soon. Thanks for your comment it’s motivating.
"Do what you like" was the biggest exercise revelation for me. My cardio was always terrible and I personally hate running... but I like boxing. Over time, I would just do some drills a day literally pretending to be Bruce Lee or Batman (very silly, I know). But nearly a year since quarantine started I've lost 40 pounds, ate healthily, and my heavy bag has never been the same, haha.
tip #4 TRULY got my attention: keep your experience of exercise "positive". SO MANY TIMES I've made a CHORE out of going to the gym out of punishment for feeling fat.. then I get to the gym and totally hate the exercises that I did bc it was so much stress on my body and didn't feel good.. so I finish my workout in irritation as well. I never thought to keep the experience positive and that definitely keeps me from wanting to go to the gym in the first place! you're only going to be motivated to do what you enjoy and that consists of positive vibes only. thank you for these tips! I'm going to try to find some exercise that I like and reprogram my mind. God bless.
I’ve been lifting for almost a year and I’m happy that I’ve seen amazing results, but I’ve been forcing myself to do it, I don’t really like to do it. But it’s not so bad to wear I want to quit because I feel good after I workout
‘Here’s a tip, put down the fork.” I love working out 🏋️♀️ it’s so fun. I started by walking 20 mins and running a little. I never tired out my body. And little by little I increased my stamina and endurance. I was fat and I told myself I didn’t get fat over night and i wasn’t gonna get thin over night. Even if I walked 5 minutes a day, I was 5 minutes of walking closer to my goal. I went from 200 pounds to 145 in like 2 months. I stopped eating McDonald’s.
nikeyathe poet hey there....just wanted to ask about how you're doing these days....just wanted to say whatever situation you're in right now...keep goin...you're a fighter
Finally someone with a scientifc approach. I'm writing my thesis about this stuff and the predictive abilities of these models. Good presentation with relevant examples. More people should see this video. Good job
It's more psychologic than scientific, they are related, but he didnt talk about hormones that get produced to keep you motivated like dopamine and such so we can't call it science
Positive validation really helps me. Telling myself you’re doing great and celebrating the small wins! Telling myself I love exercising and visualising a positive experience in the gym etc motivates me to keep going! Also realising I am in control instead of just wishing to be skinny!!
a friend of mine sent this to me. He remembered that I had completed 1 1/2 years of heavy workouts 3 times a week with 3 days of swimming also. Then I quit. I haven't been able to make myself conform again. I like your ideas and I will try again. Will let you know how I do!
the steps are easy and they make you feel like there is nothing to it which motivates me so much because i am the laziest person in this whole world and so thank you for taking you time and explaining it one by one
Love this!!! I did Bikram yoga for 3 months and I loved it but it wasn't convenient and the class was 90 minutes long... This is a good solution to my current work our regimen issues!!!
Thank you so much! I am so grateful I accidentally came across your videos. I literally just told my son a few hours ago that I can no longer keep going at the pace I have been for so many years. Before this video I saw the one about not recognizing who is in the mirror. It is heartbreaking at times to see the toll life can take on us. Thank you with all my heart for inspiring me to continue with turning over this new leaf in life! You are amazing for you come across with great knowledge coupled with compassion...just what so many need when seeking to find the encouragement and inspiration needed to make a positive turn in life. God bless you in all your endeavors!
this is so insanely true. my mom is a full-time gym instructor and everything you described about someone that always works out is so true, she has every trait you listed for someone who is always motivated
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RU-vid channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 774 subs and > 300 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
Hi Alex, you explained "tricking" yourself into being motivated to workout so well. Thanks for the great points on understanding the science and psychology of intrinsic/ extrinsic motivation. That's key!
its perfect my man, i couldnt have added more. it was simple, interesting common sense and straight to the point i dont think you would need any extra information to start doing it
This is the first video of your I've seen and I already think you are terrific. You understand and your suggestions to gain motivation make so much sense. I've subscribed.
Oh I love this!!! I am 55 years old and I started my Health Journey July 1, 2016 I stepped out of my comfort zone and started my RU-vid channel last year to help others lose weight and find Self-Love. I lost over 50 pounds and I reversed my Type 2 Diabetes without medication. I knew that I wanted to try something different, to help people that are just starting out or starting again and I thought why not 1 minute workouts? 🤔 I felt that I should start making 1 minute fitness videos so I created, 1 Minute, Let’s Get Fit Together Workout Videos that I started posting on Monday. So what you said is so amazing!!! Let’s Get Fit Together, 1 Minute At A Time!!! Thank you!!!
You're right. You have to do something you enjoy. When I think about exercise, I think about boring things (like push ups, sit ups, etc.). But there are fun things you can do that are also exercising.
I just want to thank you.....I haven't started yet and was planning on it beginning this upcoming year. And I couldn't really find a way to put it in real words. This gave me a necessary push and didn't make me feel so hard on myself. Really, dead serious, thank you. I think I might be able to do this now, and thinking you can do it is how you start. Really, thank you!
If ya don’t realize you’ve already did it. If you dedicated yourself to searching this up and trying to do it the rest is on your hands just do a couple of sit-ups and push-ups you got this :)
Thanks for this! I write about self-discipline and this is solid stuff. I especially like the idea of doing something you enjoy, and starting small to create a snowball effect. I would also add: - Create a log to keep track of your progress: Seeing your results written down can be a HUGE motivator! - Choose an exercise routine that fits with your lifestyle: If you realistically can't workout every day, just decide to work out 2 or 3 days a week. Or even just 1 day a week if that's too hard. - And don't constantly tweak your routine: I used to spend a ton of time trying to research the perfect routine. I'd only give each routine a few weeks before moving on to the next (or giving up completely because I didn't think it was working well enough). But then I finally realized that no routine would work if I didn't give it time, and really commit to it.
I loved this video! I felt connected to exactly what you were saying and seeing where I was making mistakes in my "motivation" routine. You definitely make it seem easier! I have OCD so it brings in an additional challenge, but I think with your tips I can be successful :) Thank you!
from the day i started exercising i became so addicted to it that I'm at a point where if i am unable to go to the gym due to some reason i get mad and frustrated. I love it
“Those were the final words of one of my training clients “-didn’t sound like a wise choice of words to describe the scenario haha Thanks for these videos Alex, they are a great help
People often require counseling to develop an internal sense of their locust for control. And this video doesn't exactly grasp what self efficacy is and means
AN EXTRA 50 GRAND A YEAR TO DO MY JOB? Fuck yeah!? You best your ass Imma be far more motivated! Hell I'll walk my manager's dog every day for 50 grand!
Wow, not only is great advise for exercising, but these are also great principles to follow with everyday life as well. THANK YOU for the video. At a cross roads in my life and I really need all the pep talk, motivation, and keys to start going where I want to be in my life!!
What I like when working out is listening to music. It can be any kind of workout, but with music that you like, that is uplifting it can change everything and your confidence is high. When I walk I like to download album that I never heard of and focus on listening to music instead of how much I need to walk. It helps a lot
I REALLY love some of the exercise apps today - yoga, running, weights, calisthenics, food/drink logging - really educational stuff that keep pushing my standards and motivation
"nothing a random event causing you to fail"...... COVID-19 anyone? ****this is a joke i'm just laughing to myself over here having to sit exams in six weeks without finishing my secondary school irish courses
I LOVE to move! I don't have those "fall off the wagon" happenings. Moving is part of who I am. I crave it and enjoy every minute of it. I don't need to trick myself into anything. I agree with your statements, as I have all those qualities and that's one big reason why I'm so successful with being fit and healthy through my entire life. This is also a huge reason why I'm successful in the fitness industry because I can share my experiences with my clients, and better understand what it takes to be self-motivated. I will share your video with my clients. It's well done and great advice. Thanks for posting.
Being a gamer myself that sits in my room the whole day, is very hard for me. Well, I'm not gonna call myself overweight or anything. My arms and legs are skinny but my belly is round. For years i tried going to the fitness park(i have one where i live) but i just didn't workout because i knew this belly fat is going nowhere. Thanks for setting my mind straight, to set an achievable goal that i will easily enjoy, walking.
Jameela Shabbir your so right my friend but did you got results can you tell me how to exercise with feeling I dont like exercis inglés without feelings
I'm not doing it because I don't want to.... I really don't want to do anything at all... I know I am in control and that is the problem... I wish someone else could just do all the work for me. And I could just get to feel the benefit without the pain or work. I have no job, no money, no motivation. And I know it's all on me.. No one else... So what do you do when you don't want to do anything at all? Lol nothing.. Because you can't do anything if you don't want to DO.
Wat u do is record every single time u smile in a day and the reason y and that's what u like if u don't smile that keep looking u would not be here on earth without a purpose to smile
A great, inspirational, straight to the point video. After watching this, I stopped drinking alcohol and smoking weed (which I did almost every day after work). I worked out the next morning with exercise I actually enjoyed and kept an "in control" mentality as he suggests, which has helped me out in all aspects of life. Thanks man.
You are so good at motivating! Everything you said makes sense. I’m going to try sticking to eating healthy and working out By setting small goals instead of long-term goals because I get discouraged and then I’m not consistent
