Fitness Mantra – 16 Ways To Pick The Perfect Mantra
Need a fitness mantra to get you motivated? Here are 16 ways to pick a mantra that will inspire you to exercise.
Let’s chat about a fitness mantra.
If you have ever wished that workouts felt more like play and less like work, a simple fitness mantra could be just the thing to make your dreams come true.
A recent study proved once again how powerful self-talk can be.
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Here’s a great example:
A group of cyclists preparing for a competition was divided in two.
Half of them urged themselves on with statements like, “You’re doing well,” while the other half went without mantras.
The self-talkers were able to keep biking for about 20% longer.
They also felt like their workouts required less effort.
So if you are looking for an easier way to get fit, consider taking on a fitness mantra!
Take a look at these characteristics of a dynamic fitness mantra and write your own personal manifesto.
Characteristics of a Powerhouse Fitness Mantra
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1 – Think positive.
Focus on your strengths.
Celebrate your unique gifts, abilities, and potential.
Choose to be happy and hone your sense of purpose.
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2 – Seek inspiration.
Get in touch with what motivates you personally.
Maybe you want more years to spend with your family.
Maybe you define success as being able to fit into your old jeans.
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3 – Demonstrate courage.
Becoming stronger or faster means pushing your boundaries and stepping outside your comfort zone.
Dare yourself to do something that you wouldn’t usually be brave enough to do, even if it means sucking a bit at the start.
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4 – Indulge in humor.
Make sure to have fun along the way when you are exercising.
Take time to laugh.
Give yourself permission to look silly.
I promise: no one else cares.
No one else is looking at or criticizing you.
At least no one that matters because the only person who matters is YOU.
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5 – Practice patience.
A healthy lifestyle is a long term pursuit.
Be prepared to go the distance.
Intensifying your workouts gradually is the way to make lasting gains while lowering your chances of injury.
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6 – Become empowered.
Believe in yourself.
Give yourself credit for showing up and taking risks.
Hold yourself accountable for your decisions.
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7 – Live joyfully.
Honor the mind and body connection.
Happy thoughts will lighten your steps.
Take pleasure in the way your way your body operates.
Notice how a brisk walk melts your stress away.
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8 – Encourage hope.
Identify the results that you want and know that you can make lifestyle changes to achieve them.
Using Your Mighty Fitness Mantra
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9 – Write it down.
Everything becomes more concrete when you set it down on paper.
Spell out your affirmations in a journal or use it as a screensaver on your phone.
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10 – Say it out loud.
Give a voice to your statement.
Use it to get in the mood on your way to the gym or running track.
Whisper it while you’re exercising either out loud or inside your head.
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11 – Repeat as needed.
Go over your mantra again and again.
Invite it into your heart.
Concentrate on its meaning.
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12 – Share it with friends.
Let your friends know your secret.
You can support each other as you work towards your fitness goals.
You may even want to borrow some wording from each other.
13 – Wear a smile.
Research also shows that a smile instantly makes us feel more relaxed and improves our performance.
Think about a special moment, a happy place, your best friend or favorite song and let that smile naturally spread across your face.
14 – Breathe deeply.
Taking full breaths is a natural source of energy and poise.
Inhale before you start saying your mantra.
Let each syllable be carried along as you exhale.
15 – Track your progress.
Of course, your mantra needs to be put into action.
Take note of where you’re making progress and where you may want to adjust your course.
16 – Stay updated.
Over time, you’ll gain fresh insights from things you read and people you meet.
Let your mantras adapt to reflect your personal growth and revised goals.
Power yourself up with a little psychology.
Use your fitness mantra to talk yourself into working out harder while you feel like you’re taking it easier.
Some great examples of fitness mantras include:
If I always do what I always did, I will always get what I always got.
I am strong. I am invincible.
Mind over matter.
If I wait for perfect conditions, I will never get anything done.
The hardest part of exercise is just to start.
No one has ever regretted a workout.
It takes four weeks to see your body changing, eight weeks for your friends and family to see it and 12 weeks for the rest of the world to notice.
If you can, you must. If you must, you can.
Pick up or create your own and get to work!
I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
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