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Featured Motivation Article

Hardgainer Muscle Building, Part 4: Motivation! By: Roger Lockridge Hardgainers need not worry any longer. Part 4 of this 4 part series covers motivation for real muscle building. Try it and leave your skinny past behind. 2406 Words - Date Added: Nov 02, 2009

10 Factors To Help You Stay Motivated And Succeed.
By: Shannon Clark
Everyone will have their own methods for what keeps them focused and determined to keep working towards their goals, but there are a few factors that are common to most people. 1694 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2005

10 Motivational Tips To Enhance Your Energy!
By: Richard Chan
Training has been sub-par with my hectic schedule and anytime I gain momentum I would have to disrupt my own routine due to schedule conflicts. Here are 10 useful tips for improved energy through motivation. 2495 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2008

10 Tips To Kick Your Motivation Into Overdrive!
By: Marcus Smith
Over the last few days, weeks, or months you've been struggling with your motivation to hit the gym. Here are 10 tips I use to maximize my motivation. 1214 Words - Date Added: Dec 04, 2007

101 Ways To Motivate Yourself.
By: Maria Kang
Learning what uniquely motivates you is what will make you successful in your weight loss or weight gain journey. Here are 101 strategies that I have seriously used in my years in training. 1226 Words - Date Added: Oct 05, 2005

12 Weeks To Your Future Physique: Motivation - (Part 5)
By: Kris Gethin
I am so pumped that you are doing this challenge that I have decided to do it with you, no I'm serious. I have completed the challenge around five or six times myself and I feel its time (and what better time) to do it again. 2289 Words - Date Added: Jan 08, 2008

12 Weeks To Your Future Physique: The Mindset - (Chapter 2)
By: Kris Gethin
If you find yourself wanting to make a physical change but constantly repeat the words (speaking or thinking) I really don't have time to exercise, already you are falling into the loser category. Losers make excuses. 637 Words - Date Added: Jan 07, 2008

13 Excuses That Will Ruin Your Diet & Tips To Avoid Them!
By: Rebekah Baumgardner
How do you know you're making an excuse? Here are 13 examples with ways of shutting them down. Find out more and overcome diet disaster. 1907 Words - Date Added: Nov 20, 2009

13 Tips To Motivate Others And Find Success In Fitness!
By: Shannon Clark
With all the New Year's Resolutions that will be made over the next little while, motivation is something that's likely to be at an all-time high. Here are 13 tips to help you get there and keep going! 1749 Words - Date Added: Mar 23, 2009

20 Mental Strategies For Bodybuilding Success!
By: Nick Nilsson
Playing little mind games with yourself is a good way to motivate yourself. When your muscles fail, it is your mind that will take you to the next level. Here are a few tricks you can play on yourself to help you push your muscles harder. 1093 Words - Date Added: Aug 15, 2003

20 Tips For Motivation.
By: Other Writer
By Nelson Beazley. Let's face it, staying motivated is not the easiest thing to do. That's why a lot of bodybuilders quit lifting, because they've lost their motivation. In this article, I'm going to outline 20 ways for you too stay motivated. With all of that in mind, here they are. 1107 Words - Date Added: Sep 24, 2003

2009 Transformation Guide - Get In The Best Shape Of Your Life!
By: Other Writer
If you want to transform your body, everything you need to know to succeed is right here! Check out our new features and transformation articles to help you lose weight and get fit in 2009! 4662 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2008

5 Steps To A New You: Get Fit With Active Motivation & Structure!
By: Josh Henkin
You're back. You are ready to make some serious changes... However, are you really ready to make these changes? Before you even hit the gym take time to go through these five steps to make a lasting change. Get started now! 2250 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2009

8 Easy Methods for More Successful Workouts
By: Josh Henkin
Success is really dependant upon the individual. You can simply be one of the many people that "workout" and complains about their lack of results, or be one of the few and take action by implementing some of the above ideas into your current routines. If you do take the time you will be amazed by the rewards such work will bring. 1780 Words - Date Added: Jan 06, 2003

A Bodybuilding Revelation
By: Derek Charlebois
My will power and motivation have been weak. But that all changed that night. 894 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2002

A Freestyle Success Story of Geri Centonze
By: Sherry Gideons
Like many women who have dreams. Our biggest competitor is ourselves. What is the barrier to realizing your dreams? Most of the time, improper information and not enough time to focus on thing own self. 3428 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2002

Against All Odds: Jamie Whinery Shares Transformation Success Story!
By: David Robson
After reading Jamie Whinery's story you will no longer have any excuse for not getting into your best possible shape. Read the following interview and prepare to be inspired. 4045 Words - Date Added: Sep 11, 2008

All Aboard! Next stop...
By: Delbert Hickman
Many people can easily talk about where they want to be or even how to get there. Very few can put those words into action and get there. Even fewer are committed enough to can get there and stay there. What you see as a reward will determine how you prepare. Read about my experiences to help you grow! 1142 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

AMP #25 - 2007 Fat Loss Resolutions.
By: Daniel Gastelu
In this podcast seminar, Dan Gastelu discusses the scientific strategies of fat loss and how it ties in to making and keeping your 2007 New Year's Resolutions! Listen in to hear how! 663 Words - Date Added: Jan 04, 2007

An Interview With Tony Catanzaro - Motivation & Bodybuilding Achievement.
By: David Robson
In the following, Tony gives his personal insights into how we can all achieve the best possible physique. I guarantee after reading this you will have substantially improved your chances of success. Get to it! 2574 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2007

Are You Ready For The Next Competitive Season?
By: Anita Ramsey
Everyone needs a break and you've had yours. You've eaten perhaps more then you should have and possibly drank a little excess too this holiday season. Are you ready for the next competitive season? 662 Words - Date Added: Feb 19, 2003

Avoid Being Lazy
By: Big Red
Voted most ripped by the fans of Teenbodybuilding.com Big Red tells us how to be better than anyone else. Barriers exist only to be broken, and that is why we are in the weight room, to push ourselves beyond these imaginary walls. 682 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Avoid Motivation Disaster: 4 Principles To Improve Self-Efficacy.
By: Shannon Clark
Fight low levels of self-efficacy. Do whatever you can to obtain and maintain greater belief in yourself. How do you go about doing this? Learn more from the following factors that affect self-efficacy! 1719 Words - Date Added: Dec 07, 2007

Avoiding and Overcoming Burnout in Bodybuilding
By: Ryan Mackie
In the quest for survival in competitive bodybuilding, here's what you need to know about this burnout, a mental nightmare. Let me take you on a journey to help understand this psychological phenomenon, so that you are well equipped to face burnout head on and win! 2117 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2002

Bare Minimum Training: A Reason To Change - (Part 2)
By: Bill Belfert
To make a successful body transformation, you must first and most importantly have a desire to change. And that desire must be fueled with a reason to change. This reason can't be any old reason. It has to be the most Compelling Reason you ever had. 1699 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2007

Be A Freak
By: Jason Bennett
Learn how to be a freak. Crank up the intensity. Use this true story of how I train as your motivation! You will want to print this and read it every day. 865 Words - Date Added: Jul 02, 2000

Behavioral Modification: What Is It And Why Could It Help You?
By: Matthew Johnson
If you are committed to improving yourself, the following guidelines will help you achieve your goals. Learn how chaning your behavior will change your training! 969 Words - Date Added: Dec 16, 2002

Being a Champion
By: Jason Bennett
My goal, as many of you who read my articles know, is to be a freak and a champion. Do something today to make yourself a CHAMPION! Listen to what Jason has to say on becomming a champion! 1049 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Believe In Yourself & You Will Reach Your Goals!
By: John DeFendis
Everybody has the ability to believe in him or herself and achieve incredible things in life. Learn how to believe in yourself to obtain your goals! 784 Words - Date Added: Mar 25, 2003

Beyond Rebuilt: Principles Of Motivation.
By: Brad Borland
A Look Back – Get motivated and remember success in bodybuilding is not achieved alone. Learn these 7 principles I follow in training and in life – For anyone looking to succeed the old fashioned way. 1065 Words - Date Added: Nov 20, 2006

Bodybuilding for Babyboomers # 27
By: Babyboomers
Countless articles are written about motivation, where to seek it and how to keep it. But, what about those few that are found hitting the gym and pumping iron through snowstorms, holidays and adversity? 2331 Words - Date Added: Feb 27, 2003

Bodybuilding for Babyboomers!
By: Diane Fields
From the babyboomers in your 40s and 50s and beyond, this new section of Bodybuilding.com will focus on improving your physique through nutrition, cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. 688 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2002

Bodybuilding Planning
By: Delbert Hickman
What will you do better next time? How can you be better next time? We all need to answer these questions and more as the off-season begins. 1424 Words - Date Added: Nov 19, 2002

Bodybuilding: Its True Nature!
By: Clayton South
From reading theory after theory, you most probably have many questions about the "sport" and your place within it. You may be, understandably, confused. 2310 Words - Date Added: Nov 06, 2002

BodyGroup Of The Month Main Page!
By: Todd Madden
Having the right social network can define success in any endeavor that you pursue. A BodyGroup can connect you with people who can mentor you, challenge you, and exchange ideas that you might not have come across otherwise. 570 Words - Date Added: Nov 06, 2009

Boost Performance With Encouragement!
By: Peak Performance
What evidence do we have that verbal encouragement actually works? Very little, according to a team of US researchers, who decided to test the value of verbal encouragement in a controlled study. 748 Words - Date Added: Oct 13, 2004

Bring Your 'Extreme Muscular Increase Force' To The Gym!
By: Peter C. Siegel, R.H.
With each positive condition cited you're naturally on what I call Power Identity/Purpose Mode; you know who you are, you're connected with your power, and you wholly embrace a feverish workout purpose. Get your game on... now! 929 Words - Date Added: Jun 04, 2008

Change It Up And Break The Monotony!
By: Sandy Grant
Your motivation is dwindling & you start missing workouts or cardio sessions. What is the problem? I've listed 5 examples of areas you can easily re-evaluate and improve! Try them and see... 1117 Words - Date Added: Jun 27, 2006

Choosing The Right Role Models For You!
By: Ryan Mackie
In bodybuilding especially having good role models is very important in the trainees quest for new muscle. Role models are an important source of inspiration and information. 1198 Words - Date Added: Sep 01, 2002

Competing At 74? Oh Yes!
By: John Pasco
Now I will discuss rising from the level of working out for reasons of exercise for well-being to the level of being a competitor in bodybuilding contests. 1341 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2002

Contract Your Goals To Keep You Motivated!
By: Chris Zaino
Everyone has goals that they want to achieve, but it is the loss of motivation, discipline, and drive that gets in our way to achieve them. It is whether or not you stick with achieving them or not that makes the difference. 1036 Words - Date Added: Jan 10, 2003

Crank Up Your Productivity!
By: Cyberpump
Do you feel a lack of motivation is bringing down your workouts? Well then you need to get motivated! Get a few ideas right here that can help get that extreme workout completed as if it were the last thing you would ever do. 752 Words - Date Added: Sep 16, 2005

Dan Gastelu's Awesome Muscles Series: BodySpace Podcast!
By: Daniel Gastelu
This week, Dan Gastelu speaks about BodySpace, Bodybuilding.com's new social networking site which promotes fitness goal tracking and honest, motivational friends. Sign up now, it's free! 378 Words - Date Added: Oct 27, 2006

Dan Gastelu's Awesome Muscles Series: Motivation Podcast!
By: Daniel Gastelu
This week, Dan Gastelu speaks on the special topic of motivation. Being the best takes plenty of dedication and effort. Learn how to turn your dreams and goals into reality! 309 Words - Date Added: Aug 29, 2006

Dare To Dream
By: Sherry Gideons
How many missed opportunities for joy and fulfillment are waiting for you, right now as you read this? 1228 Words - Date Added: Aug 08, 2002

Defeat Self-Inflicted Failure!
By: Intensity Magazine
The deepest pitfall for both competitive athletes and people in general is the spirit of fear. Learn about the different types of fear and effective ways to defeat your greatest fears. 1954 Words - Date Added: Jul 08, 2003

Demolition Man - Learn How To Train Harder!
By: Jason Bennett
If you are a bodybuilder, weightlifter, exerciser, whatever, listen up; I have some news for you. It is a flash that just came in over the fitness hot lines. You ready? "TRAIN HARDER." Learn how I do it for gains! 1013 Words - Date Added: Dec 03, 2002

Do You Want To Win? Find Out What It Takes!
By: Marcus Smith
Victory is a basic human need. It's right up there with food, shelter, water, and reproduction. Get a fresh perspective on why we urge competition, a dislike of public speaking, tips to overcome, and more right here. 1730 Words - Date Added: Nov 15, 2007

Dorman & Kang's Viva La Fitness Podcast: Motivation Podcast.
By: Maria Kang
This week, join Maria and Louis as they expound upon motivational strategies, looking great naked, competitive personality types, and then get into a fight toward the end of the show... Ummm... 235 Words - Date Added: Aug 30, 2006

Eat, Drink, Sleep Bodybuilding
By: Tommy Bell
Bodybuilding is an extreme sport, period. To be a bodybuilder involves so much more than going to the gym and lifting weights. One must be willing to eat, drink, and sleep bodybuilding. 1311 Words - Date Added: Aug 20, 2002

Establishing A Set Point.
By: Myron Mielke
The desire to fit into clothing, which you haven't worn in a while because of excess weight gain, is a fantastic motivator for some people. Let's say the goal is to lose enough weight... 998 Words - Date Added: Dec 08, 2004

Exceptions To The Rule
By: Dave Draper
The iron you lift shrinks in size yet moves with increasing difficulty as its weight is compounded by its echo from across the vast gym floor; a flea on a big dog's back. 1416 Words - Date Added: Sep 26, 2002

Finding Your Motivation
By: Charlie Poole
I just kept my goals in mind and was constantly finding things to keep me motivated. I have made attempts in the past to get into shape, but for one reason or another I would always fall short of my goals. 1578 Words - Date Added: May 20, 2002

Finish That Workout Strong: Motivational Story Takes Training To Next Level!
By: Roger Lockridge
You are exhausted, hot, sweaty, and ready to call it a day. You think to yourself, 'I can stop now. I worked hard today... What is it going to hurt?' See what can happen if you change that way of thinking. Find out how right here. 1935 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2009

Firing Up Motivation: Spark New Ideas To Renew Your Transformation!
By: Marie Spano
Does your significant other ask you why you have to go to the gym several nights a week? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Use the following tools to fire up your desire to transform. Start here and feel the confidence build! 1420 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2009

Get Motivated!
By: Anthony Church
You are taking the first step to becoming more motivated. Congratulations on your wise decision. Don't forget to read other articles as well and perhaps they will motivate you as much as this one is intended to. 1883 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Get Motivated, Stay Motivated!
By: Yunier C.
Many guys simply stop lifting because they've lost motivation, no not you! 1005 Words - Date Added: Sep 27, 2002

Get Psyched: What To Do To Get Motivated!
By: Mike Murphy
Are you working out day after day and just can't seem to find the motivation? Learn the secrets Mike uses to keep motivated! 741 Words - Date Added: Nov 29, 2002

Get Ready For Summer Super Feature.
By: Other Writer
Welcome to the Get Ready For Summer Super Feature. Inside we will give you all the tools to find your motivation to tone-up for summer and get that beach-ready body you've always wanted! 1803 Words - Date Added: Mar 30, 2007

Get Your Motivation Back On Track!
By: Shane Giese
I want you to be as motivated as you were when you started. Read on and learn many unique ideas to get your motivation back on track! 997 Words - Date Added: Aug 05, 2003

Go Ahead, Do It Wrong: Learn From Your Mistakes And Make Long Term Gains!
By: Rich Butkevic
For a lot of us, we felt guilty and said, 'The heck with it,' and two cookies turned into a whole box. Don't let your mistakes run your life - Get right back up and finish strong. Motivate yourself with these examples! 1620 Words - Date Added: Oct 22, 2007

Goals, The Impossible Dream
By: John Pasco
John Pasco, a 74 year old competitive bodybuilders tells you, "Don't dream the impossible dream. Do it! Learn how to look within yourself for the motivation." 949 Words - Date Added: Oct 30, 2002

Habits: Your Month-Long Guide To Change.
By: Shannon Clark
Here is a four week strategy plan I’ve put together that you can use to pick up or break a habit. It will ease you in and make you feel more comfortable. Read on and learn more about this strategy! 1181 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2006

Hardgainer Muscle Building, Part 4: Motivation!
By: Roger Lockridge
Hardgainers need not worry any longer. Part 4 of this 4 part series covers motivation for real muscle building. Try it and leave your skinny past behind. 2406 Words - Date Added: Nov 02, 2009

Has Your Motivation Got the Best of You?
By: John Lemare
In my opinion if you have lost your motivation you will nearly always give a half hearted effort. If you have lost your motivation, read this article. 1098 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

HIT Your Energy
By: Other Writer
You had a very long day at work. Meeting, telephone calls, emails. The only relaxing thing was your lunch, if you ever had one. Val thinks about great ways of boosting your energy. 747 Words - Date Added: Mar 22, 2002

How Bodybuilding Can Heal The Soul!
By: Reform Mag
Can countless hours of gym time ever prepare you for life's great adversities? Does the ability to toy with heavy weights strengthen you to handle the burden of a real crisis? Do the full muscle bellies and deep striations of a well-chiseled body suggest a character that is equally defined and unwavering? Tragedy visits us all. How each of us faces those desperate situations tells the story of who we are on the inside. Written by Rich Wynn. 1631 Words - Date Added: Jul 03, 2003

How Bodybuilding Can Help You Boost Your Motivation!
By: Marie Spano
Have you ever met a person who views every day as an opportunity? They have a few secrets that help them. Here's how bodybuilding fits in to the equation so well. Learn more. 1133 Words - Date Added: Oct 21, 2009

How Bodybuilding.com Can Propel Your Career Like It Did Mine!
By: Matt Weik
I found Bodybuilding.com while in college and found it to be like my second family. Everyone on the forums was helpful and knowledgeable and I learned a lot. Find out what this led to and what you can do for similar success! 2334 Words - Date Added: May 11, 2009

How Can I Keep Myself Motivated At The Gym?
By: ISSA
How do you push yourself to the gym after that initial enthusiasm has worn off? Let me give you a few very simple suggestions that may help you motivate yourself to get going with your workout everyday. 1131 Words - Date Added: Jan 26, 2004

How Do Competitive Athletes Stay Motivated?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
Many athletes compete because they love their sport, but is that all that keeps them motivated? The promise of large sums of money must have it's influence, right? What do forum members PolPow53, Aussie LTD & frobro think? 5465 Words - Date Added: Feb 24, 2006

How I Am Training To Win The 2002 Australian Teenage Nationals
By: James Sadek
I thought I might give you a bit of an insight into how I prepare myself for training each morning. 844 Words - Date Added: Aug 15, 2002

How To Get Motivated & Stay Motivated!
By: ISSA
What got you into bodybuilding? Was it seeing a bodybuilding show? Learn how to get motivated and stay motivated because the more you focus on what you're working to achieve, the less distractions enter your awareness. This lifts you out of the state of mind that can't see success. 1713 Words - Date Added: Jul 09, 2003

How To Stay Motivated!
By: Bethany Howlett
Learn how to stay motivated! In this article you will find 10 helpful tips to get you and keep you motivated for fitness! 539 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2003

How To Stick With It
By: Curtis Dennis
Focus on yourself. Don't lose yourself in a pro's routine. If you do, your definitely headed for failure. Don't be afraid to apply the knowledge in everyday training and dieting. 698 Words - Date Added: Nov 14, 2001

Hypnotism and the Charter Method: The Best Keys for Success
By: Sean Quade
I think I speak for all serious bodybuilders, whether you have competition goals or you just simply want a better physique, when I say that we are all constantly brainstorming for a serious way to conjure mental power to aid us along our bodybuilding journey. 924 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2002

I Can't Make It?
By: Derek Charlebois
Exercise, especially cardio, has a lot to do with your mind. If you do not believe in yourself, then you will not be able to accomplish what you set out to do. Derek has good ideas on how to make it! 1068 Words - Date Added: Mar 09, 2002

I'm Just Not Motivated...
By: Derek Charlebois
So how can you boost your motivation? In this article I'm going to give you some ideas and some things I do. Derek explains alot about motivation and where to get it from if you don't know where. 1038 Words - Date Added: Apr 24, 2002

I.C.E. III: Keys to Success
By: Big Cat
Learn the keys to success in bodybuilding, getting fit and staying that way! This article details patience, the pump, motivation, range of motion, free weights vs. machines and more! 3777 Words - Date Added: Jun 14, 2001

If We Don't Dream, We Will Never Succeed
By: Angela Mraz
Learn the secrets of the Colombian Princess on how to make your dreams come true! 1086 Words - Date Added: Dec 09, 2002

Inspiration by a Survey
By: AJ
Some guys were headin' for the gutter and bodybuilding changed all that. Motivation was another thing these guys learned about. They pushed themselves to the limit to gain more self respect and high self esteem. 690 Words - Date Added: Apr 03, 2002

Iron Game: Insights And Expressions
By: Paul Becker
By the time he completes his schooling, the average American has learned of weight training. 849 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2002

Is Someone Jealous Of Your Progress?
By: John DeFendis
These are typical situations that you will come across when you follow a successful weight loss program. Find out why many people have a natural tendency to be jealous when you are successful at something that they have consistently failed at. 714 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Is Your Life Balanced? Bodybuilding Lifestyle Leads To Success!
By: Darin Steen
Whether you are the 20 year old bodybuilder who thinks he will live forever or a 40 year old that knows he won't, there is something in this article to help balance your lifestyle. Here are some tips and ideas to set yourself up for success. Learn more. 2048 Words - Date Added: Jun 10, 2009

Jamie Eason’s Corner, Part 1: 10 Ways To Stay Motivated, Modeling, And Diet & Nutrition.
By: Jamie Eason
Welcome to Jamie Eason's Corner. Learn more about motivation, modeling, diet & nutrition, and more right here! 2107 Words - Date Added: Aug 13, 2007

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
By: Joe Corleone
We all have people we look up to, people who inspire us to do certain things. See what Joe has to say on getting where you want and getting exactly what you want. 809 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Keys To Motivation Maintenance!
By: Ryan Mackie
Bodybuilding is such a mental sport. Those who have achieved great levels of success have done so not only through great genetics, training and sound nutrition. But also by having the correct mind-set. Learn why! 1551 Words - Date Added: Sep 18, 2003

Kill The OLD Myth!
By: John Pasco
I am here to tell you that the myth that we should surrender to 'old age', accepting without a whimper inabilities which we are told are inevitable, is dead wrong. I am a competitive bodybuilder at 74 years old! 1064 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2002

Learning From a Legend
By: Diane Fields
Lessons learned from training with legendary bodybuilder, Richard Baldwin! 547 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2002

Let's Get Ready to Rumble!
By: Delbert Hickman
I was in peak conditioning and confident that day. My dream still eluded me. I was unable to earn my pro status that day. Upon my return from Virginia, the last thing I wanted to do was to begin training or even thinking about competition. I was drained. 3240 Words - Date Added: Jul 08, 2002

Living Beautiful Radio Show: Episode 72 - Motivational Speakers Kary & Uche Odiatu!
By: Living Beautiful Radio
Living Beautiful is the HOT new radio show created to quench the appetites of the modern-day, multi-faceted woman. Special Guests: Kary & Uche Odiatu. Topics: finding your miracle, living healthier and more! 113 Words - Date Added: Jan 09, 2009

Maintaining A Balanced Focus With Long-term Motivation!
By: Aaron Links
Bodybuilding is a brutal sport, and I don't just mean physically. The mental aspect of this sport is very real and tough. I want to share with you my own personal struggles and how I have overcome those issues. Get some motivation right here! 992 Words - Date Added: Oct 25, 2006

Maintaining Training Enthusiasm!
By: Hardgainer.com
Maintaining enthusiasm is very important for training success. The failure to remain enthusiastic is generally traceable to either BOREDOM or STALENESS. Learn why! 1821 Words - Date Added: Oct 28, 2003

Make Weight Lifting Fun
By: Chris Meraz
If you feel you have reached a plateau, do not give up it is a natural part of working out. Here are a few tips that might help you to make your lifting experience more enjoyable! 563 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Mastering The Flow Of Productivity!
By: Mike Murphy
Controlling and mastering the concept of "flow," will help push you to that pinnacle of the human you can become! Learn how to reach your pinnacle here. 609 Words - Date Added: Jul 28, 2003

Mental Tools for Athletic Success
By: Curtis Schultz
Maintaining your psyche is as much a mental game as it is a physical undertaking. So, what is the secret to building a mental edge? Mental tools. That's what you need. Let's probe into what are some of the ways that can help you build that sustained mental edge... 2224 Words - Date Added: Nov 14, 2002

Mentally Preparing For A Big Lift: You, The Weight, And The Bar!
By: Denmark Harris
Many of us tell ourselves that we want to lift more weight on our bench press, but fail before we even start. Before you attempt to lift the weight make sure you are mentally prepared... 1034 Words - Date Added: Nov 09, 2009

More Secrets To Motivation: Training Through Injury.
By: Babyboomers
Recovering from such a bad injury can take a very long time and requires a great deal of motivation. See the steps that Richard has had to go through to get back to training. 1261 Words - Date Added: Sep 07, 2005

Motivate Yourself To A Long & Healthy Life!
By: David Gluhareff
We often let ourselves gain too much fat because of a lack of discipline. Sometimes there is a compulsion too strong to resist which makes us gorge ourselves with junk. Other times there is a lack of desire... 468 Words - Date Added: Nov 23, 2004

Motivation
By: James Sadek
Although you see most teenagers lift weights for other people but if you want proper muscle building motivation you have to want to do it for yourself first and then second for those girls on the beach. 835 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Motivation & Fat Loss: A Nutrition Program For Summer Fun!
By: Ava Cowan
It is time to get back into shape and time to get serious about getting your body ready to wear those bathing suits this summer! Use these proven suggestions, meal plans and recipes to insure you have a sizzling physique for this summer! 2138 Words - Date Added: Apr 22, 2008

Motivation 101!
By: Matt Danielsson
When you have to scramble for excuses for not going to the gym, then it's time to grab yourself by the ear and pull yourself to the gym! 934 Words - Date Added: Feb 10, 2003

Motivation and Life Improvement
By: Ben Crilly
Take the time after you've finished reading this article to sit down and get organized! Make checklists, write out plans and programs, make a list of short term and long terms goals and stick to them! But as always this is 'easier said than done! 690 Words - Date Added: Apr 01, 2002

Motivation And Success: Follow Through With Your Ideas!
By: Kristi Lees
The key to success is having the motivation to follow through with your ideas and put them into action; to set goals and actively work towards achieving them. I would like to offer some thoughts on exactly that - Goals and Motivation! 1030 Words - Date Added: Jun 10, 2005

Motivation For Whatever It Is You Are About To Do In The Gym!
By: Roger Lockridge
Everyone has that one day of the week they have to push themselves a little harder to get through. I intend to cover every body part or 'day' of the week in order to get you psyched up to go hit it next time at the gym. Learn more. 1900 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2009

Motivation From Within.
By: Intensity Magazine
Over and over you hear the same words being spoken about the lack of motivation being displayed in our young athletes today. Learn why and how to get your players motivated! 1053 Words - Date Added: Aug 06, 2003

Motivation Within A Strength & Conditioning Program: Part 1!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
In Part I of this series on motivation Coach Nemish explains, in detail, how a strength and conditioning coach should lay the groundwork for his or her program. 2418 Words - Date Added: Jul 04, 2004

Motivation!
By: John Giljum
If you're one of those people who can't get the motivation to go all out and push yourself to the limit, well then, you sure as h*ll aren't lookin in the right place. You think that reading an article is gonna change that?- Hell no! The only thing that can change that is YOU! 1036 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Motivation: What's That?
By: James Sadek
Think back to when you decided to you wanted to start lifting, what was your motivation? 1760 Words - Date Added: Dec 04, 2002

Motivation: Achieve Your Goals!
By: Joe Hagy
If your going to get into shape, do it for yourself. Do it because you want to feel and look good. Do it because you are tired of being made fun of. DO IT BECAUSE YOU WANT TO!!! Listen to what Joe has to say on achieving your goals! 1210 Words - Date Added: Nov 18, 2000

Motivation: How To Achieve Your Goals.
By: Fawnia Dietrich
Do you really want to be successful at your fitness goals? First you need to understand what a goal is and understand it will take effort and honesty on your part. Read on for more... 1924 Words - Date Added: Jan 04, 2006

Motivational Moments
By: Sherry Gideons
You're working out on a regular basis. You're pretty proud of yourself. But wait... You've gotten this far before and still slipped off the wagon. How do you make sure you stick with the program this time? See waht Sherry has to say on how to get motivated to go on. 1078 Words - Date Added: Apr 05, 2002

Motivational Tools For More Productive Workouts
By: Randy Herring
What motivates you? Maybe it's a particular figure or physique you want. Maybe you want to get that first date and want to improve your appearance (this is what got me involved in bodybuilding). Maybe you want to be stronger and healthier 1241 Words - Date Added: Jun 18, 2002

My Bodybuilding Plans Journal!
By: Dino Pierce
This is sort of my path to the 2003 competitive season. I have decided to post my weekly plans to the world in attempt to show you the way. Learn about motivation, training, supplements, diet and more! 2447 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002

My Progressive 12 Week Journey Through The Maze Of Motivation!
By: Kris Gethin
Of all the hundreds of articles and programs I have written for publication, motivation is the topic that has always been given very little premise... until I met Pete Siegel. See how motivation = success! 1916 Words - Date Added: Jan 06, 2009

My Story: 6 Months & 60lbs Lighter
By: Yunier C.
I was on my way to lose 60lb of fat and forever change my life! 2089 Words - Date Added: Oct 02, 2002

My Success Factors
By: Delbert Hickman
In this article, I am going to talk about what I perceive as necessary "Success Factors" that helped to guide me to achieving my ultimate goal, winning an overall championship! Learn my success factors so you can use them too! 836 Words - Date Added: Apr 02, 2001

My Teachers Are Sometimes My Clients!
By: Christine Hardy
Every now and again, I will have the privilege of training people that inadvertently teach me a lesson or two about my own training, about myself, really... 1007 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2003

Never Say Die!
By: Layne Norton
Especially when your life revolved around preparing for a bodybuilding contest for 15 weeks and you don't place as well as you would have liked. 2199 Words - Date Added: Sep 10, 2002

New Year's Motivation & Training Tips For Mothers Everywhere!
By: Tisha Rodrigues
Resolutions - If you do not follow through you are only cheating yourself. Get some great motivation and training tips for all you mommies looking to stick with your New Year's resolutions all year long! 2331 Words - Date Added: Feb 01, 2007

Overcoming Stress
By: Dave Draper
But the stress factors are gathering over the day until you want to scream. 1220 Words - Date Added: Aug 30, 2002

PASSION!
By: Chris Zaino
From experience I can tell you that there is one important emotion that can lock you onto your target and never look back. This powerful emotion is Passion. 1216 Words - Date Added: Jan 03, 2003

Podcast Interview With IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Melvin Anthony.
By: MyBodyBeats
The Marvelous Melvin Anthony chats with MyBodyBeats Podcast host Cory Canty about inspiration. Find out how Melvin was first inspired to become a Pro Bodybuilder and hear some of his tips for anyone interested in competing in the sport! 253 Words - Date Added: Sep 20, 2007

Psychological Strategies For Bodybuilding Success!
By: Dr. Squat
Success in sports performance can be likened to the practice of Zen masters. The concentration is so complete, there is no consciousness of concentration. The player must be one with his sport in order to execute it to his/her optimal ability. Learn the strategies of bodybuilding success! 3116 Words - Date Added: Jul 03, 2003

Pure Burning Desire
By: Curtis Dennis
I can tell you for DAMN sure that I'm not genetically gifted, I just had pure desire to get stronger. To me, that's all you need to succeed at any sport. 1336 Words - Date Added: Feb 11, 2002

Resolve To Evolve!
By: Delbert Hickman
Each time this year, the number of gym goers increases by nearly 50%. However, within just a few weeks that number drops dramatically. Learn why! 952 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2003

Ripped Fusion Training Course Part 3: Tips For Motivation!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Congrats!! You've made it this far now lets see if you can hang in there for the next two weeks. Thus far, I've given you a great workout and this week the workout changes and I've also given you the diet and supplementation tips for you to formulate a diet and supplement program. 970 Words - Date Added: Jul 02, 2002

Running For Charity: A Great Way To Stay Motivated!
By: Other Writer
Cardio is an important part of any fitness program; my philosophy is why not give a little back to a good cause while you're at it? Run a charity event! 1345 Words - Date Added: Apr 07, 2004

Screw Everything Else: Are You Truly Motivated?
By: AnimalPak
The unmotivated. The weak. The ones that always have an excuse for why they have not yet reached their goals. Are you one of these people or do you go after your goals? 1275 Words - Date Added: Jun 02, 2004

Shara Vigeant!
By: Transformations
Shara Vigeant has always battled with her weight until she met Erin Winters and Jay Hutton. These two helped Shara transform her into a chissled hard body. 2147 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2002

Short Term & Long Term Motivational Super Feature.
By: Other Writer
Welcome to the Short Term & Long Term Motivational Super Feature. Inside we will give you all the tools to find your motivation from within. Whether your motivation has faded or you had none to start with, we will help you get started. 788 Words - Date Added: Sep 08, 2006

So You Want To Be A Professional Bodybuilder?
By: Matt Danielsson
Do you think you are going to become a pro bodybuilder with no problem at all. That is your problem. Learn if it is worth trying to become a pro! 1110 Words - Date Added: Nov 18, 2002

Stay Motivated With These Inspirational Quotes!
By: John DeFendis
The following is a collection of quotations that has inspired me over the years. I am sharing these quotes with you in hopes that you will be able to identify with one or two enough to help each and everyone of you to reach out and touch your specific goals and dreams. 696 Words - Date Added: May 27, 2003

Staying On Track: When You Are Short On Motivation
By: Angela Mraz
Consistent and productive exercise is nothing less than - hard work. Hence lies the need for motivation - sometimes, a whole lot of it. Learn what to do to gain motivation! 1291 Words - Date Added: Dec 03, 2002

Sticking With New Year's Resolutions
By: Mike Murphy
Learn how to stick with your New Years Resolutions! 1063 Words - Date Added: Dec 26, 2002

Strength Culture and The Nature Of The Beast
By: Andy Stevensen
To be born strong and healthy and to have a good solid up bringing doesn't guarantee you a job anymore. It takes something more. It takes moral strength to sacrifice. It takes greater moral strength to sacrifice your desires. 1033 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Success in the Gym
By: Phano Som
So ask yourself this question and remember to be honest: What type of mentality do you have going into an intense work out? Are you looking forward to the self-inflicted pain using poundages which are heavy for you or do you go scurrying towards the cardio machine and dinky weights for the next 2 hours? 1497 Words - Date Added: Feb 13, 2002

Suggestion Boxes Loom Large
By: Lisa Sutton
They lurk in the dark shadows of every single gym. They lay in wait, fixated upon you and the exercise that you are performing. They let you get into an excellent training groove and then... out of nowhere... they POUNCE! 848 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2002

Teen Motivation
By: Chris Meraz
Motivation is very important when it comes to weight lifting. It can even decide how much you will lift and how many reps you will lift it 565 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Teens, Are You Motivated To Train? Use These Great Tips For Success!
By: Anthony Lee
Anyone who says that being a teenager is easy obviously doesn't remember what it was like. I vividly recall this often-hectic period in my life and offer these effective tips to improve your training success! Read on for more. 2282 Words - Date Added: Aug 31, 2008

The 'O' Show Podcast With Walt & Gina Ostarly: Motivation, Eating Tips, Training Stories, And More!
By: Walt & Gina Ostarly
In this premier episode, Walt and Gina Ostarly discuss motivation, post-contest dieting, eating and nutrition tips, share training stories, and introduce their new podcast! 231 Words - Date Added: Aug 25, 2006

The Beginning Of A Dream!
By: Other Writer
I want to share the best experience of my life with all those who have dreams and choose not to act on them. My name is Ryan Price and I am an amateur bodybuilder. I am sharing this with you in hopes to inspire and motivate those who have not acted upon their dreams. I hope you enjoy it. 4100 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2002

The Brit Show With John Berry And Barry Snell: Motivation!
By: John Berry
Watch 26-year-old British natural bodybuilder John 'The Giant Killer' Berry train week-by-week for his first bodybuilding competition. Download this week's free motivation video episode to your computer for future reference! 253 Words - Date Added: Aug 30, 2006

The New Year Blahs And Ways Of Overcoming Them.
By: Lisa Sutton
You work, you have kids, and you have a busy schedule. Somewhere in there make time for you... Get some great ideas right here to improve your motivation for training. 536 Words - Date Added: Jan 18, 2007

The Power Of Fitness: Motivational Tools For Successful New Year's Resolutions!
By: Danijela Crevar
Motivation is the power of your will and it pushes you to work day after day, month after month, year after year, until you accomplish your aims. Become the master of your mind and body with these helpful tips to help you reach your goals! 803 Words - Date Added: Jan 06, 2009

The Power of Visualization
By: Jon Stehlik
So Jon, what is visualization and how will it take my training to the next level? Well, my friend, people you've known and looked up to have been using the power of visualization to transform their lives for years. See how visualization can help your workouts get to the next level! 758 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

The Way I Do It!
By: Brian Lane
Before I go on, I want to let everyone know that I do train in high volume, so if you don't like that, don't bother reading the article. 1220 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2002

The Will To Win: My Story
By: John Gray
The story begins just over a year and a half ago, and it chronicles my transition from avid weightlifter to Champion Bodybuilder. Oh yeah, and the bumps and bruises and obstacles that I encountered along the way. 2141 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2002

Thoughts Of Dedication and Desire!
By: Dave Draper
There are things I could do other than work out with the weights within the gym walls -- more appealing and exciting, perhaps -- yet to the gym I am bound. Why? 1586 Words - Date Added: Feb 10, 2003

Tony Catanzaro Discusses Valuable Advice For Physical Success All Year!
By: David Robson
While getting into great physical shape can be achieved with sufficient determination to succeed and a sound knowledge base, staying that way is one of life's toughest feats. Learn how Tony Catanzaro maintains phenomenal conditioning all year round. 4226 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2008

Top 10 Shallow Reasons to Workout
By: Ryan DeLuca
Ryan DeLuca goes through the Top 10 Shallow Reasons to Workout and how you might be doing them. This muscleman also talks about the top 10 reasons not to quit and how to stay motivated! 2743 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Training in the ZONE!
By: Phano Paul Som
Now that you've established the motivation behind your training, you are ready to search out your "zone." Phano goes into detail on telling if your in the zone and how much better you will be in the zone. 1404 Words - Date Added: Dec 15, 2001

Training Psychology: Motivation & The Old Saying, ‘No Pain, No Gain’.
By: Charles Glass
Motivation to train is a funny thing, it's either stimulated internally or externally. I could divide by examples the two types of training clients that I train. In this article I will talk about types of clients and the myth of ‘No Pain, No Gain’. 1318 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2007

Transformation Of The Month
By: Bodybuilding.com
Have you made a dramatic change either by gaining muscle of by losing all the weight you have been hoping for, if so, send in your pics, stats, what got you started and why and you could be next month's winner! 215 Words - Date Added: Oct 24, 2002

Uncensored Secrets Podcast: How To Stay Motivated (Short Term).
By: Marc David
There are numerous little tricks and tips to help keep yourself motivated in the short-term and keep yourself in the gym long after the New Year's crowds have come and gone. Try some of these and keep your motivation level up! 1070 Words - Date Added: Aug 29, 2006

Video Motivation.
By: Babyboomers
Long-term commitment to creating a new you in the upcoming year requires a lifestyle change where the popular notion of instant gratification is left behind forever for the much greater reward of health, wellness and longevity... 1755 Words - Date Added: Jan 28, 2005

What Drives You?
By: Phano Paul Som
Have you ever wondered what drives you to slave in the gym day in and day out? Sometimes I start pondering why I do what I do in the gym and I've come to a few plausible conclusions. It's about challenge and improving myself. In this article, I will talk a bit about motivation. Use this checklist as your guide! 1008 Words - Date Added: Oct 10, 2000

What Is The Best Way To Keep Motivation High While Preparing For A Competition?
By: Topic Of The Week
What is the best way to keep motivation high for competition? Motivation is sometimes easy to keep up by listening to good music. However, if you are preparing for a competition that may not be enough... Stop avoiding reality and check this out! 10631 Words - Date Added: Aug 31, 2006

What Is The Most Influential Sports Movie?
By: Athletes Topic Of The Week
What is the most influential sports movie? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 4489 Words - Date Added: Sep 22, 2005

What Is The True Secret To Staying Motivated Long-Term?
By: Topic Of The Week
The Topic: What Is The True Secret To Staying Motivated Long-term? Find out what people from our popular message boards think... 1254 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2004

What Motivates You? The Best Motivational Tips From The Bodybuilding.com Forums!
By: Matt Weik
Motivation, by definition is the wants, needs, and beliefs that drive a character. In this article, I will explain how to get motivated for workouts, cardio sessions, and dieting... Read on and be motivated! 7259 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2006

What Should I Do?
By: Phano Paul Som
All of us work to make the best with what we have. You don't have heavy bone mass so set specific goals, work hard at achieving them, and keep training. As a suggestion, learn what foods work to build mass and learn more about diet and how your body responds to different foods. 666 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Where Does Inspiration Come From?
By: Peter Knopfler
No matter how enlightened we become, we still face the realities of life. In bodybuilding, you have your body, mind and spirit. Where does your inspiration come from? 3700 Words - Date Added: Jun 02, 2004

Where Does Your Motivation Come From.
By: Zach Marcy
This article is meant to ruffle some feathers. Your opinions may differ, but my belief structure has taken me from a pretty lazy party guy, working out two or three times a week in my early years of college to a go get'em. Learn how! 2000 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2003

Which Bodybuilder Do You Admire The Most?
By: Topic Of The Week
Throughout history there have been some very inspirational bodybuilders. Who do you admire the most? 10253 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2005

Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?
By: Bodybuilding.com
Bodybuilding.com takes you through some of our best writers and why they love bodybuilding! Also, see how bodybuilding changes peoples life forever. 9997 Words - Date Added: Feb 05, 2002

Why I Got Involved In The Nutrition Field.
By: Christopher Mohr
I have been asked by many how I got involved in the field of nutrition. This article tells my story as motivation for others. 2 Words - Date Added: Feb 22, 2005

Winning Mindset Of The Week - Mainpage.
By: Kevin Seaman
What we say and how we say it has an amazing power subconsciously in our determination and perception of the events in our life. A winning mind set can make your experiences positive. Here are some tips that may help. 564 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2005

Work Out Or Wimp Out!
By: Critical Bench
Thinking of skipping that workout today? Sounds tempting, doesn't it? Learn these motivational tips to help keep you going! 1320 Words - Date Added: Jan 29, 2003

You May Be Your Biggest Problem
By: Todd Blue
It seems that when ever we don't see any obvious growth or any new strength gains in some time we automatically run and search the message boards, read the magazines and just research the entire supplement and workout routine world in order to spark that new growth so we can get that next 5 or 10 pounds. 1519 Words - Date Added: Mar 29, 2002

Your 12-Week Daily Video Trainer - Thursday, Week 11!
By: Your 12-Week Daily Video Trainer
Kris Gethin is your own Daily Personal Trainer! Today we've got some great motivational tips to keep you focused during these last few days of your transformation! 391 Words - Date Added: Mar 18, 2009

Your Own Worst Enemy
By: Andy Stevensen
To be successful in any field requires hard work, and hard work, being hard, always requires motivation. Steve explains on how you can beat yourself in the struggle to get big! 1057 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Your Rejuvenation Starts Within Yourself
By: John Pasco
I am convinced, no, I know it for sure: Out there where you are reading these words there are folks who never have thought they could work out and get a muscular physique. 1299 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002

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