motivation?

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I have a problem and I want to see if others have it too. So I go to the gym and do some cardio for about 10-20 mins, then I lift weights for about 30 minutes. After that I seem to lose interest that day to even be there. When I do upper body, I work my bi, tri, shoulders, chest and back, and I only seem to get one exercise in for each. Meaning two sets of about 12-15 reps. I want to do two different exercises for each muscle but like I said, I lose interest or I've already been there for an hour. Does anyone else have this problem like me? Maybe it's a problem with motivation not sure. I also think I need more energy, I have some but not ask much as others and I want to increase my energy level. Any thoughts?
 
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Maybe try a different time of day to workout, when you're energy level is higher. Diet? Or if you just started, it may take a little while to see results but results will motivate you. Keep at it long enough and you will get more energy and it will become routine. Don't bother with a partner unless you're paying him. They will just drag you down with them unless they are already a regular at the gym.
 
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first off i suggest doing the cardio afterwards or not at all. That could be draining the energy, causing you to drag @$$ through your exercises

second, 2x15 is way too high. dont go above 12 if you are training for mass or strength. i suggest something more like 3x 8-10.

also make sure your diet is spot on as well. this is a common cause of lack of energy
 
I've been going regularly since the start of July and it has become habit. I normally go 4-6 times a week. I normally do upper body one day then lower the next. Most of the time I go in the morning but that will change in the fall when I go back to work (I'm on summer holidays right now). I haven't been for the past week since I had a bad cold. Today was my first day back at it and I had no energy today - more than likely due to the cold.
 
junkfoodbad said:
first off i suggest doing the cardio afterwards or not at all. That could be draining the energy, causing you to drag @$$ through your exercises

second, 2x15 is way too high. dont go above 12 if you are training for mass or strength. i suggest something more like 3x 8-10.

also make sure your diet is spot on as well. this is a common cause of lack of energy
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That's true, I always do my cardio after my weight training. I always wondered how people at the gym could go from 45 min. on the treadmill to weights? They certainly didn't do much lifting!
 
Absolutely, there are some days I hate hitting that friggin' dirty , sweaty sock smelling, rusted out old gym. Everybody does sometime or other.
The people I observe having these problems A LOT usually have the same reason behind it (usually):

- No specific goal (I'm just here to stay fit or I want to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, are reasons of failure) Be specific as possible and set short term protocols to hit a solid (REALISITIC) goal.

- No journal and no phases of training. You probably won't see changes immediately, but seeing the amount of weight increase each week usually adds enough charge to people to get the job done.

- Loser for a training partner. Nothing wrong with a training buddy, as long as they can spot a bench press without having to practice his/her upright row. If they are not as eager as you and don't see getting to the gym is an important part of the day.....lose the bum.

- A crappy program. Yanking programs out of magazines and off the internet can be fun OR they can be more damaging and demoralizing than good. Make the program suit your goals and address any injuries or shortcomings you may have....it is your frankenstein.

- Hire a trainer for a consultation or two. Don't hire the goofball just looking to bring you to your knees because of his divorce battles. Do a little homework on the guy or gal you wish to invest time and money in. Any chimpanzee can make someone sweat and burn a little. It takes a good trainer to actually address your goals and teach you good ways to get it done.

Goodluck to ya'
 
Methamphetamines? :eek: LOL! Just kidding. Just do a couple warm up sets on the muscles you'll be working.
 
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garyl43 said:
Just do a couple warm up sets of the exercises you'll be doing.
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exactly what I do. warm up sets, then the real sets...then a little static stretching between sets.

I do need to learn this dynamic stretching stuff too.

cardio after weights, or preferably, on completely different days than weights.

cardio is to work your heart, not to burn fat. eat right, lift heavy...that burns the fat and builds/retains the lean muscle.
 
trainerty said:
Absolutely, there are some days I hate hitting that friggin' dirty , sweaty sock smelling, rusted out old gym. Everybody does sometime or other.
The people I observe having these problems A LOT usually have the same reason behind it (usually):

- No specific goal (I'm just here to stay fit or I want to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, are reasons of failure) Be specific as possible and set short term protocols to hit a solid (REALISITIC) goal.

- No journal and no phases of training. You probably won't see changes immediately, but seeing the amount of weight increase each week usually adds enough charge to people to get the job done.

- Loser for a training partner. Nothing wrong with a training buddy, as long as they can spot a bench press without having to practice his/her upright row. If they are not as eager as you and don't see getting to the gym is an important part of the day.....lose the bum.

- A crappy program. Yanking programs out of magazines and off the internet can be fun OR they can be more damaging and demoralizing than good. Make the program suit your goals and address any injuries or shortcomings you may have....it is your frankenstein.

- Hire a trainer for a consultation or two. Don't hire the goofball just looking to bring you to your knees because of his divorce battles. Do a little homework on the guy or gal you wish to invest time and money in. Any chimpanzee can make someone sweat and burn a little. It takes a good trainer to actually address your goals and teach you good ways to get it done.

Goodluck to ya'
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Excellent advice
 
vandy said:
Listenin to music is the only way to get me through a workout.
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Dude Tell me about it...I got my Ipod Stollen a few weeks ago, and my motivation has been crap since then...and I havn't the $$$ to get a new one...AARGH!!!

Keeping a journal keeps me going...since I'm fairly new to working out, I see week to week changes in my journal...Definite Motivator.
 
when training for me becomes painful i have a couple of sentances i repet in my head one is the french legion motto pain is weakness leaving the body it works second is no pain no gain, if that is not working i look at my pulse clock and try to stay within the pulse range i am supposed to be in (always 80-90% of mhb strange hehe)
 
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