When it comes to training...for strength, fitness, or sports we all need to stay motivated. Without passion & motivation we get nowhere, even if we start-off OK, it's easy to loose sight & track of where and what you originally set-off towards. When it comes to setting goals, it's great to be specific. But even if you CAN'T put your finger on a specific goal, it's OK...you just need to START & keep going. Once your start gains momentum...the goals will become a necessity to keep you going. Don't let not having a specific goal be your excuse, sometimes all we need is a reason...a "what's the point" factor to get & stay motivated about training. Let's call it a "training mantra". Here's an example of some I often use to add fuel to my fire, & they're very simple:

• "TRAIN BECAUSE YOU CAN"
• "TRAIN BECAUSE YOU'RE FORTUNATE"
• "TRAIN BECAUSE YOU'RE BLESSED"
• "TRAIN FOR OTHERS WHO CAN'T"
• "TRAIN FOR THE STRUGGLE"

There are so many less fortunate, less willing, & simply unable to train, that thinking about how blessed you are that you CAN sometimes goes a long way. You have to realize that being able to train is a gift, because there are benefits & rewards granted from putting in that work! The simple fact that our bodies adapt & improve from training should be proof enough that we should start & keep going, no matter the struggle, no matter the adversity...because the greater the struggle & adversity...the greater the reward!

Eric Thomas said it better in a different way...

QUOTES can also work great! Finding a short & simple quote that motivates you, that you can write out, remember, & rehearse as you puch through the toughest parts of your workouts. An example, & one of my favorites - "Welcome the chores that make you go beyond yourself." The google can be your best friend when in search for that training quote that best resonates with you. Just remember, the START, the PATH/STRUGGLE, and the REWARDS are reason enough to stay motivated about training!