Remember These Mantras from Holly Rilinger And Not Need Fitness Motivation

7 Nov

 

Personal trainer Holly Rilinger knows a little something about fitness motivation. The Nike Master Trainer, Flywheel Master Instructor, and creator of the BeachFIT exercise program is the best in the biz when it comes to inspiring people to become their best selves. The five-foot-four-inch blonde is a tornado of energy, sprinting around her Flywheel classes doling out high-fives, encouraging words, and happy dances to riders in need of a pick-me-up. Her spirit is contagious, and her mantras are pure gold. We asked Rilinger for the phrases she says to herself when she needs a reminder to keep going. Try one of these next time you’re tempted to quit mid-workout or skip one altogether.

When You Wake Up…

Think “Choose who you’re gonna be today.”Remember These Mantras from Holly Rilinger And Not Need Fitness Motivation

Let that positive affirmation shape the choices you make for the rest of the day. First off, let it inspire you to jump out of bed and into your sneakers. People who exercise in the a.m. are more likely to stick with their workouts, because they get them done before the stresses of the day can get in the way. “You always have a choice,” explains Rilinger. “And it’s important to remember that this workout isn’t just about losing weight, but being the best version of yourself.”

When You’re Running Out of Steam…

Think “Trade in your comfort for change.”Remember These Mantras from Holly Rilinger And Not Need Fitness Motivation

In Spinning, you feel like you just can’t do another climb. At mile 5 of a 10K, you’ve hit a wall. This is when you need to dig down and push yourself if you want to change your body. “It’s those moments when we don’t want to sprint or do one more set that really matter,” explains Rilinger. “Remember why you started that workout and give up that moment of comfort for change.”

When You’re Tempted to Skip Your Workout…

Think “Later becomes never.”Remember These Mantras from Holly Rilinger And Not Need Fitness Motivation

You know that going to the gym would energize you and help you feel better, but your couch and some Chinese takeout are calling your name. It’s easy to rationalize putting off exercise by telling yourself, “I’ll go tomorrow,” but you might not. “Later becomes never—it just does,” Rilinger explains. “So do it now. Like. Right. Now.”

When Your Goal Seems Impossible

Think “I think I can, I think I can.”Remember These Mantras from Holly Rilinger And Not Need Fitness Motivation

We’ve all heard this one, but the Little Engine That Could was on to something in the classic childhood story. Rilinger decided at an early age that she wanted to be a pro basketball player. As a kid, she watched her idols play on TV—Michael Jordan, Isaiah Thomas, and especially Spud Webb, who won a slam-dunk contest despite being one of the shortest players in NBA history. “I was told I was too short constantly,” Rilinger remembers. “That only made me work harder and dream bigger. I knew I was going to play pro ball.” She was right. After being named the all-time scorer at James Madison University in Harrisburg, Virginia, she played pro in New Zealand, in Germany, and for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. Now Rilinger watches the power of positive thinking work for her clients: “The person who believes they are going to lose 10 pounds is the person who will lose 10 pounds,” she says.

When You’re Not Seeing Results…

Think “Take your victory.”Remember These Mantras from Holly Rilinger And Not Need Fitness Motivation

Maybe you’ve hit a weight-loss plateau, or you’ve been working toward an unassisted pull-up but you’re no closer than you were three weeks ago. “Don’t wait to hit a big goal to celebrate,” says Rilinger. “Throw those hands up and reward even the smallest of successes to keep yourself going—the 30-second sprint you just nailed, or the 10 push-ups you did.” Little victories pave the way to big results.

When You’re Having a Crap Day…

Think “Choose joy.”Remember These Mantras from Holly Rilinger And Not Need Fitness Motivation

And remind yourself how good you feel after a heart-pumping workout. “At Flywheel, my indoor cycling class is all about joy,” Rilinger explains. “No matter how I feel when I walk into that room, I close the door on my day. All of us in the class feed off of each other’s energy—we sweat, we smile and laugh. And I always feel better when I walk out.” So when you’re down, instead of waiting for conditions to change—losing five pounds, or getting a new job that will make you happy—you need to find a way to get happy in that moment. One surefire way to do so: Release some endorphins through exercise.

Search from:http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/mind-body/inspiration/fitness-motivation/?page=1