What gets you through your workout?

StarryEyedGirl
StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Food, protein shakes or supplements whichever! what's get you through it? I know in time I will build up my endurance but for now I need a little boost- don't want to watch the clock! Please share with me. thanks

Kristina
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  • skygoddess86
    skygoddess86 Posts: 487 Member
    Just knowing I get to eat more, I swear thats my main motivation, kinda sad huh?
  • Crickks
    Crickks Posts: 94
    What gets me through my workout... this site, keeping up with others and the mirror (I see the results)...plus knowing this workout will end soon!!
  • Crickks
    Crickks Posts: 94
    Just knowing I get to eat more, I swear thats my main motivation, kinda sad huh?

    Lmao......love it!!
  • hannawoodc
    hannawoodc Posts: 1
    Listening to music and reading a good book on the cardio machine that I chose for the day.
  • sjcply
    sjcply Posts: 817 Member
    The thought of myself in that bathing suit is what gets me through it! :cry:
  • StarryEyedGirl
    StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
    I feel like I need more energy physically... I assume it has to be done with food or vitamins. getting more calories to eat is a big encoragement LOL
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    OK no laughing!!


    Remembering how Bruce Lee trained his body and some of his early recorded workout makes me keep on keeping on...
  • snorker88
    snorker88 Posts: 179 Member
    :bigsmile: Rod Stewart! I swear 'Baby Jane' makes me run faster!

    Plus, the smug feeling I get after a good workout, and sometimes I get that 'can't wait till my next workout' feeling which is awesome!
  • TinaAnn25
    TinaAnn25 Posts: 6 Member
    Knowing that I am one step closer to a better and healthier body. I drag myself to the gym but I am so glad I went and I feel good.
  • smartspork
    smartspork Posts: 3
    the chocolate brownie I had the night before and also if I group exercise the competition apsect of it.. I love beating someone else!!
  • cheermom614
    cheermom614 Posts: 97
    Knowing that once I'm done, I"ll feel like I've accomplished something for the day. And I agree, getting to eat more is a big plus!
  • jrrtubbs
    jrrtubbs Posts: 33 Member
    This will sound silly, I know.

    My workout's go much quicker when I'm air drumming or air guitar-ing. It works better when my hair is a little long-ish and I can whip it around.

    I've played in a few bands in my day, always guitar, wishing I could play drums. It's been a while since I played in front of people, but doing that while I ride the bike tricks my mind into thinking the sweat is from rocking out and not from working out. Before I know it, the 30 minutes is over and I say....THANK YOU CHICAGO, GOOD NIGHT.

    I get some weird looks at the Y.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Mostly it the music. I make sure to have high energy music when I am at the gym, but when I am home doing Power 90, I just keep keep watching the time tick away. Also, I know that whether I workout for an hour or half hour, that is such a small portion of my day, BUT has such great benefits...not to mention, as one of the other posters commented, the fact that you can eat a little more.
  • CasperO
    CasperO Posts: 2,913 Member
    In the winter my workout is elliptical, which is boring. I do it while watching the morning news,,, so in that case "Distraction" is what gets me through it.

    When the weather's better I pretty much only do things I enjoy doing, so I don't need anything to "get me through it". I'll take off and do 20 miles on my bike,,, but I love riding my bike, so it's no struggle. Stuff like that.
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
    I feel like I need more energy physically... I assume it has to be done with food or vitamins. getting more calories to eat is a big encoragement LOL

    If I have a hardcore slump before a planned workout, I resort to good-old-fashioned coffee as a pick me up.

    Also, I always eat an hour before I workout, usually a combo of carbs and protein (like an apple with peanut butter or string cheese and some dried fruit)

    HTH:flowerforyou:
  • ron2282
    ron2282 Posts: 2,760 Member
    The thought of a healthy pregnacy and baby. That's all I need to think about to get my energy and motivation back up.
  • rschwa
    rschwa Posts: 27
    Heh, These are all good 'motivations' to get through a workout, but I think th OP was talking about actual energy.

    once you get past about 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, that's when the real action starts happening with respect to fat burning, etc. If you find yourself starting to conk out, a little bit of sports drink or a commercial energy gel can give you a little burst of blood sugar to get your second wind going.

    I myself am starting to do some research into what it takes me to do >1 hour workouts (bike rides), what I'll have to eat on the road to keep me going.

    But the basic answer to your question is simple carbs are best for fast energy. Glucose.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Honestly it depends on the time of day. If it's after work and I'm on the treadmill it's watching Gilmore Girls...I just have to watch the whole hour (even though I've seen them all before). If it's during the day I usually have my best friend with me and she pushes me though it. If I'm doing weights...I focus on Tosca Renos body...I want that body. I want to be strong, fit, and energized.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Heh, These are all good 'motivations' to get through a workout, but I think th OP was talking about actual energy.

    once you get past about 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, that's when the real action starts happening with respect to fat burning, etc. If you find yourself starting to conk out, a little bit of sports drink or a commercial energy gel can give you a little burst of blood sugar to get your second wind going.

    I myself am starting to do some research into what it takes me to do >1 hour workouts (bike rides), what I'll have to eat on the road to keep me going.

    But the basic answer to your question is simple carbs are best for fast energy. Glucose.

    Darn - I let my Bruce Lee secret out for no good reason?? :sad:
  • pelelovesme1011
    pelelovesme1011 Posts: 33
    My motivation is the strong want of me in a bikini! I've never been able to wear one before so I keep that image in the front of my head through my entire workout and it usually gives me that extra push to keep going.
  • ginessa
    ginessa Posts: 3
    Drinking a cup or so of coffee before my workout and my IPOD are what gets me through!
  • RentThisSpace
    RentThisSpace Posts: 96 Member
    Heh, These are all good 'motivations' to get through a workout, but I think th OP was talking about actual energy.

    once you get past about 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, that's when the real action starts happening with respect to fat burning, etc. If you find yourself starting to conk out, a little bit of sports drink or a commercial energy gel can give you a little burst of blood sugar to get your second wind going.

    I myself am starting to do some research into what it takes me to do >1 hour workouts (bike rides), what I'll have to eat on the road to keep me going.

    But the basic answer to your question is simple carbs are best for fast energy. Glucose.

    I follow the general guideline of any aerobic exercise longer than 30 consecutive minutes needs to have a sports drink or goo as part of the exercise. Whether its making sure the gatorade is at the water stop or carrying a goo pack, you have to plan for it, and in my experience it has been a huge help in increasing stamina and performance for long distances (half and full marathons, for example).
  • hill242
    hill242 Posts: 412 Member
    As long as I don't feel physical hunger, I can usually make it through a workout. If it's about an hour or so before I workout, I'll eat a small snack with a good mix of carbs/fat/protein to refuel. One of my favorites: Stacy's baked pita chips with hummus or PB.
  • lastchance2010
    lastchance2010 Posts: 494 Member
    Wow, that's a good question. I would just look forward to feeling better after each work out every day. I was, ahem, will be working out again 5 days a week and just the feeling of being stronger, taller, and more motivated to keep going keeps me going. Good luck. :wink: Oh and I chew ALOT of gum!!! LOL
  • earlie
    earlie Posts: 22
    I usually have a snack about an hour before my workout (yogart or a piece of fruit) and during I listen to music....music that is upbeat I have a great mix on my ipod.
  • Kiiradee
    Kiiradee Posts: 12
    MUSIC!!! by far music music music ... when i start to slack i start thinking gah im only letting myself down and the workout doesnt go on forever so i might as well make the most of it... the feeling that im in control of my life and my body makes me feel good and spurs me on and on...
  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
    I take a caffeine pill (instead of drinking coffee) before hand and I either hit the pavement and run or I hit the gym and lift weights and do cardio! I get through it by know that I will feel great afterward! I know that if I'm sweaty and feel beat up I had a great workout! I love that feeling! Plus... my goal body type is tucked in the back of my brain and when I feel lazy I remind myself I will never look like that by doing half *kitten* workouts.

    And the music I listen to has to be upbeat! I definitely recommend an iPod and an upbeat playlist!
  • DeathIsMyGift
    DeathIsMyGift Posts: 434 Member
    This will sound silly, I know.

    My workout's go much quicker when I'm air drumming or air guitar-ing. It works better when my hair is a little long-ish and I can whip it around.

    I've played in a few bands in my day, always guitar, wishing I could play drums. It's been a while since I played in front of people, but doing that while I ride the bike tricks my mind into thinking the sweat is from rocking out and not from working out. Before I know it, the 30 minutes is over and I say....THANK YOU CHICAGO, GOOD NIGHT.

    I get some weird looks at the Y.

    This ^^^^..........is awesome. I do the same thing on the elliptical. I am a drummer so whatever is on my iphone(music!) I am drumming right along with it. Do I get funny looks? Sure. Do I care? Nay. It's all about what drives YOU. And if air guitaring or drumming gets you going and motivated then go for it.

    Music is my main motivation while I'm on the elliptical. Also, I watch Sports Center in the mornings at the gym and watching all of those athletes doing their thing makes me want to train harder.
  • hawkeye01
    hawkeye01 Posts: 162
    Here are a few things that get me through my work-outs. Some have already been mentioned, but this works for me.

    1 - A banana about 30mins. to 1 hour before
    2 - My IPOD. I can't workout without it now.
    3 - The results I am getting from working out motivates me more and more
    4 - Sadly, the extra food I know I will get to eat because of the calories burned

    Good luck and go with whatever works best for you!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Most of the time, whatever is on the TV at the gym keeps me going. I'm distracted by having to read the subtitles that I'm not constantly watching the time on the machine. I do periodically look down to make sure I'm still at 10 cal per minute (this is my goal on the elliptical) or to see how much time I have left or how many calories total I've burned - to know whether to go faster or stay at the same speed. I love working out on Thursdays because the Office is on... I don't have cable at home so the only TV I see is at the gym!! lol
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