Looking for some additional motivation? Try some of these inspirational fitness quotes.
Even the best of us struggle at times to keep moving toward our fitness goals. Yet, in order to meet and exceed your goals, you have push through any excuses you may have to get yourself motivated to push through those barriers you may have to succeed in your program. Here’s some quotes from some of the world’s fittest men to help!
“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger, seven-time Mr. Olympia
“There’s no secret formula. I lift heavy, work hard, and aim to be the best.” – Ronnie Coleman, eight-time Mr. Olympia
“If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, professional wrestler and actor
“There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop blaming other people for how you feel or the misfortunes in your life. You can’t go through life obsessing about what might have been.” – Hugh Jackman, actor and member of the 1000-pound deadlift club
“Success is usually the culmination of controlling failure.” – Sylvester Stallone, actor
“Don’t be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.” – LeBron James, two-time NBA Championship winner
“Most people give up right before the big break comes—don’t let that person be you.” – Michael Boyle, performance coach to the 2013 World Series Championship Red Sox and owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
“You’re going to have to let it hurt. Let it suck. The harder you work, the better you will look. Your appearance isn’t parallel to how heavy you lift, it’s parallel to how hard you work.” – Joe Manganiello, actor and one of the 100 Fittest Men of All Time
“You have to push past your perceived limits, push past that point you thought was as far as you can go.” – Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and 2010 Super Bowl MVP
