Working out alone

Z_I_L_L_A
Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
edited October 3 in Motivation and Support
How do you get motivated alone. I've always had somebody push me to the max and I always got a great workout, but alone its tougher.
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  • 1harleygal
    1harleygal Posts: 226 Member
    :ohwell: I have almost always had to work out alone which I agree is hard to keep yourself motivated. But last Christmas my son bought me an IPod so I use it and it really keeps me going with the many different types of music that are on it! :ohwell:
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    I push myself harder than anyone else can. I actually feel like Im annoying to anyone who works out with me because I think that other people quit too easily.
  • lostsoul2216
    lostsoul2216 Posts: 57 Member
    on my walks i usually do them alone. I am hoping my actions motivate others to join me.
  • AmyW125
    AmyW125 Posts: 303 Member
    I like working out alone...if you fail it's all your fault....pushes me harder to NOT fail. I also don't like to talk to anyone while I'm working out..I like to be in my "zone". My IPOD is my workout buddy.
  • DianaPowerUp
    DianaPowerUp Posts: 518 Member
    I always work out alone, too. I find that I get a better workout if I'm doing it by myself, at my own pace.
  • Beehiveof8
    Beehiveof8 Posts: 85 Member
    I listen to books while working out, or music that gets me going. It is hard to keep motivated alone, but it can be done!
  • savismommy
    savismommy Posts: 56
    Music always helps me.
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    I prefer to work out alone. I can - so far - motivate myself.
  • shakybabe
    shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
    Wii Fit! I live on own and can't afford a trainer.. I find Wii Fit great cos it includes games too and don't get bored.. There's many exercise games out there now... and if you got kids too they can play on it when you aren't exercising! :laugh:
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Strength training I need somebody to push me, to get me fired up and if I fatigue I may need a spot. Music helps but not the same.
  • kmbrooks15
    kmbrooks15 Posts: 941 Member
    I agree...buy an iPod! My gym also has TVs in front of the cardio machines, and you can tune to a certain radio station (I have radio on my iPod Nano) to be able to hear the TV. If there's something on that I like, I'll do that instead of music. Usually work out in the afternoon, though, so it's hard...not a soap opera or talk show fan (though I occasionally catch The Doctors when working out, and that's a pretty decent show--I usually listen to my music and read the captions, though!).

    I'm hoping to get my parents to join me after they get back from out of town. I think they'd really like my gym, and it would be fun to workout together.
  • fionarama
    fionarama Posts: 788 Member
    I prefer working out alone, I push myself harder in a group I tend to give up if I'm not totally the best (its kind of a competitive spirit working against me).
    To me the gym is ME time. The people who I see working out in pairs seem to spend most of their time chatting.
    RESULTS are the best motivation.
  • tbudge
    tbudge Posts: 114
    One of my friends was telling me that what helped her was to post it on Facebook, etc. Then people ask her all the time how her workout is going, and she doesn't want to let them down or feel "stupid" by saying that she quit, so it pushes her to keep going.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    I have trained by myself the last 20 years. Occasionally I get someone who wants to train with me, but I better at training myself. If I need a spot, I ask for one.
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Good answer tbudge. I have a gym in my basement, 600lbs of free weights from back in the day. Can't afford a local gym.
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    As I am ultimately responsible for my health and wellbeing - it is up to me to motivate myself and make my own choices.

    When I feel like eating crap or not working out I remind myself of this very fact.. It doesn't always work (I do still eat some crap and I will istent o my body and miss a work out if I am tired) btut ont he whoel knowing that it is only myself that can make a difference does motivate me!
  • fionarama
    fionarama Posts: 788 Member
    yeah for me there would be nothing more annoying than some workout buddy trying to motivate me when I'm not motivated. It would definitely work against. I love going to the gym and if I"m not motivated I'm probably too tired and need a rest anyway.

    I think if you really have problems motivating yourself to train in a gym environment you might be better off finding some exercise that you find more fulfilling.
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    I love strength training, well the workout buddy helps by motivating me between sets and spots during sets. I love working out in big gyms just can't afford it right now.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    I rely on my iPod and I secretely compete with the other people around me in the gym,
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Lol, I used to do that at gyms too.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    When I do workout, I like working out alone because I don't like people talking to me when I workout. That's my time to focus on what I'm doing and think about where I want to be, with someone next to me jabbing their jaws it takes away from my think & focus time.
  • Alice230
    Alice230 Posts: 66
    I always have to workout alone and it doesn't bother me. I just motivate myself. I say things someone else would. Something like keep going,you can do it or just a few more minutes. You know how to motivate yourself better then anyone else because you know what you need to hear.
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    I powerlifted for 15 years and my brother was my partner and would say things like what if someone broke in your house or what if they attacked your family , come get angry, get your adrenaline going. Over the years this quit working, I would laugh at him and say thats not realistic. Once I got to a certain level it quit working for me, now that I've started over I need that help. Everyone is different I guess. I've seen guys slap each other in the face to get the adrenaline going. My bro would just give me scenarios.
  • Lifting_chick
    Lifting_chick Posts: 275 Member
    O.K. here is something to think about next time your working out. Your daughter has a boyfriend that is bigger than you......what you gonna do if he is a jerk to her???
  • Fabulous1nsideout
    Fabulous1nsideout Posts: 23
    O.K. here is something to think about next time your working out. Your daughter has a boyfriend that is bigger than you......what you gonna do if he is a jerk to her???

    HAHA LOVE THAT!!!!
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    Why not invite a friend over to lift with you? Surely you have a relative, friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc. who is interested in strength training but can't join a gym for whatever reason.
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Working on that now...thanks
  • AmyW125
    AmyW125 Posts: 303 Member
    I rely on my iPod and I secretely compete with the other people around me in the gym,


    LOL...me too!!!!
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    I like group workouts. Love Jazzercise etc. Zumba looks fun, though I haven't tried it.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    I end up working out alone even at the gym. Because of my PL background, I'm hard pressed to find anyone that even knows what a deadlift is much less workout with me.

    Would like to have a spotter on the bench though. I have to sit there and look around for one sometimes.

    I'm at the local Y. It's more family oriented so..............

    I end up pacing around to pysch myself up. I'm sure I look like a retard sometimes. But hey I need to do what I need to do.
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