Do you go to the gym? What motivates you to go?

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My motivation is me wanting to look my best and also exercise helps me lose my stress a little bit

Swollerbear · Accepted Answer

Looking in the mirror. That sounds extremely arrogant, but it's the truth. I was a fat slob and I remember what that felt like. I remember being insecure, and I remember the life that accompanied me within that insecurity. After lifting for almost a decade now, I love what I see in the mirror. I look like I'm built like a fucking super hero most days. It's a reminder that I have control over my life in a meaningful way, and my life doesn't have control over me. I also find it therapeutic to completely destroy myself and take my body to the absolute limit at the gym. It's in those moments that I'm able to forget about everything. My wife and I may be fighting at times, or my boss may be pissing me off during a season, but I can mentally check out of that once a day for an hour or so. Then I come back to it refreshed with a new mindset. I don't do too well emotionally when I'm away from the gym for too long.

NostalgiaSenpi · Accepted Answer

No. I work in shipping and receiving. During the busy season we get a container a day and usually a good portion of UPS, FedEx, and truck shipments out to keep me busy and active. I also walk to work everyday and have five floors at work to go home and down every day. Going to the gym on top of that and my current health problems might cause me to end up back in the hospital.

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

I just want to say you look phenomenal and I wish I looked as good as you do! Fitness goals right there!

So yes, I do workout regularly (I am actually heading to the gym after I log off here). Every morning, 5-6 days a week, for 30-60 minutes each session. I do everything from running, walking, kickboxing, and of course strength training as well. What motivates me?

I don't want to be fat and out of shape. Not again. I used to be grossly overweight, and managed to get down almost 70 pounds! Now I maintain what I've currently lose, along with losing another 10-20 pounds (I would like to get down to about 18-19 percent body fat), and most importantly, I just like being in shape and having more energy :)

Potteplante · Accepted Answer

I do not. I've tried getting into the habit of going to the gym and failed miserably each time.

I do yoga, run and play a bit with weights at home - that I can stick to and is something I actually enjoy.

RolandCuthbert · Answer

Haha! I was doing good a year ago. I have not worked out in months. I lost my drive and motivation. I fell into a depression last year.  Trying to start off the new year, right however.

xoxosilentgirl · Answer

First because i want to look hot. But after trying workout for like 2 weeks my body feels better and its good for the mind. Its anxiety reliever for me. My anger got more control and help me with my depression. Overall health improved, and hotter body ofc

Реrverted_creep · Answer

It's a human need. Not moving is like eliminating sleep.

So moving weights back and forth and sprinting and isometric exercises and whatever else can be done at gyms and homes, is required to stay healthy, and should rather be mandated by governments than the toxic vaccines.

Also it's my test of willpower. I know it takes effort and I still do it with ease.

lightbulb27 · Answer

Yes or exercise outside, been doing it long time. It feels good to exercise. However, I find the gym air quality/health not as good, rather be outside.

Guy13 · Answer

I go once sometimes twice a week. I have a very nice rower and decent enough elliptical in the house.

Paul09 · Answer

I dont go to the gym. I workout at home. I have to do it as soon as I get home. Blast music and just do it. If I dont do it right away, I may not workout that day. My health motivates me. Looking good naked motivates me. I joined a fight club, will be doing that too now.

Uzi777 · Answer

Even though I definitely don't look my age, but you still got that 20s body girl!!! 👍👍❤

Blackcupcake · Answer

yes… and what motivates me is my health. I don’t like gyms much tho, I usually would go to the woods and run in the tracks… but it’s too cold for that right now so the gym has to suffice for now

Lionman95 · Answer

No but I work out regularly to increase my concentration and it helps me falling a sleep since I get tired at the end of the day more likely.

CheeseMonster · Answer

I don't go to the gym but I do home workouts. I want to be strong and have muscles, and it also helps with stress and focus for me too.

Dinklex3 · Answer

Only for cardio. My job requires me to be fit.  In general though it makes me feel nice inside and out.

exitseven · Answer

I have been working out since the 9th grade. I try to think of that fat kid that everyone picked on.

dustybiker · Answer

It feels good to be and stay fit. Second is the friends I have there.

pergamon300 · Answer

What motivates me to go? Gaining muscle lol.

WellGreetingsISay · Answer

My motivation is to keep myself as fit as possible when I have the time to go.

RoastedToast · Answer

When I did my motivation was because it was fun and it was a vibe going with my mates at the time

Phoenix98 · Answer

I've just always been active and into fitness as far back as grade school, sports all through school then became a personal trainer so I know how important it is to stay fit.

es20490446e · Answer

I train daily. I see training as basic maintenance, like keeping your house clean.

Paulychicagoluv · Answer

For me it's pointless. My right shoulder is so effed up, I can't do much but maybe legs. So, I ride a bike for that.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

Just knowing it's a good habit. I've been very consistent since starting.

TheFlak38 · Answer

I train in the wild because gyms are full of prostitutes looking for customers or taking selfies for their armies of white knights on instagram.

sheenagwapa · Answer

not atm but i wanna go and my motivation is to look better not health tbh

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Yes. I like having muscle and it’s good for mental health too.

Heolurt · Answer

Being dumb and extremely extremely ugly is a good motivator for me since I don't want to be dumb fat and ugly.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes I do I work out regularly and what motivates my is my health I'm in great shape hopefully working out will help me live a long healthy life

LavLavLuv · Answer

For health, stay fit, and thicc🍑

wannabecuck-2 · Answer

I used to be fat i dont wanna be fat again. Prolly fear of being fat again nd not losing six packs.

yakup_firidin · Answer

I am a powerlifter. I love it because my muscles are improving and I keep my health

Furious_Revelation19 · Answer

I always want to look good and stay healthy! do you give advice? :)

Dnice1 · Answer

No I workout at home

serious · Answer

Yes I do go but I only do cardio exercises.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

The feeling after the workout.

krystek_pl · Answer

I'm just looking for motivation to start 🥺

PatriceONeal · Answer

Too bad there's no exercise for age

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes. I desire to look in good physical shape.

In_Trance · Answer

I don't go to the gym

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, hot girls there motivate me.

Anonymous · Answer

No, too expensive around here

Anonymous · Answer

You do, gosh you are hot

Iron_Man · Answer

I did

Hotboy_booblover · Answer

I m into yoga

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