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Upgrade Your Attitude: 15 Ways To Build A Mindset For Results
Your mind is your most powerful tool, and your success in the gym depends on focusing this power. Built a Mass Machine mindset, and it will help you do more than build muscle and lose fat!
Date Added: Mar 15, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 28: 20 Bodies Of Iron
Sometimes, we forget why we're in the gym. Take one scroll through these incredible photos and you'll remember why you train hard and heavy.
Date Added: May 17, 2013 -
Fitboard Fuel Vol. 12: 14 Reasons To Get Strong
Get fired up for a record-setting workout with this collection of 14 powerful FitBoard posts. Share what motivates you to get strong!
Date Added: May 16, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Mothers In Love With Fitness
Get inspired for an epic Mother's Day workout with these 16 shots of incredibly fit moms!
Date Added: May 10, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 27: 25 Awesome Transformations
Need a hit of transformation inspiration? Look no further. These 25 shots will motivate you to crush your own fitness goals. Hit the gym and hit your peak!
Date Added: May 3, 2013 -
FitBoard Fuel Vol. 11: 17 Ultra-Inspiring FitBoard Posts!
There are three things you need before every workout: a scoop or two of preworkout, a great song, and some FitBoard posts!
Date Added: May 2, 2013 -
Picture Perfect: A Visual Biography Of Fighter Diet’s Pauline Nordin
To reach the pinnacle in fitness, it's not enough to stand on the shoulders of giants. You need to create your own monument. Witness Pauline Nordin.
Date Added: May 1, 2013 -
Hello, Motivation! 5 Instant Workout Benefits
Every year brings studies showing why exercise is great, but most of the benefits are far off in the misty future. Here are a few ways you’re an instant winner when you decide to break a sweat!
Date Added: Apr 30, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Shoulder Spectacular
Get inspired to build bolder shoulders with this collection of 23 devastatingly awesome delt shots!
Date Added: Apr 26, 2013 -
Fitboard Fuel Vol. 9: 18 Driving Forces
If you haven't seen our FitBoard yet, you need to get on it! These 18 posts are just a taste of the awesomeness you’ll discover there.
Date Added: Apr 11, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: 'Mirin Myself Vol. 5
These 18 super-fit folks worked hard for their body. And they documented their success so you could be inspired to do the same!
Date Added: Apr 5, 2013 -
Fitboard Fuel Vol. 8: 15 Inspirational Visuals
If you haven't seen our FitBoard yet, you need to get on it! These 15 posts are just a taste of the awesomeness you'll discover there.
Date Added: Apr 4, 2013 -
Fitboard Fuel Vol. 7: 18 Posts For Max Motivation
If you haven’t seen our FitBoard yet, you need to get on it! These 18 posts are just a taste of the awesomeness you’ll discover there.
Date Added: Mar 28, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 26: 19 Unreal Physiques!
Want a body you can show off? Get inspired by these 19 insane physiques!
Date Added: Mar 22, 2013 -
FitBoard Fuel Vol. 6: 20 Rad FitBoard Posts
Our BodySpace members are amazing! Check out all the ways they get and stay inspired to live their healthy, fit lives.
Date Added: Mar 21, 2013 -
2013 March Muscle Madness: Training Montage Video Battle!
What movie has the best training montage of all time? You decide! Celebrate March Madness with this head-to-head video battle.
Date Added: Mar 19, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 25: 18 Elite Physiques!
It's that time again! Grab your preworkout, pull up a chair, and let these 18 incredible photos motivate you to do your best today!
Date Added: Mar 15, 2013 -
Fitboard Fuel Vol. 5: 15 Posts That Provide The Pump!
Not super psyched to hit the weights? You need a hit of awesome. These 15 FitBoard posts will provide your daily dose of inspiration!
Date Added: Mar 14, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 24: Motivation Ammunition
Don't spend your weekend in front of the television. Rain or shine, get to the gym and crush your goals. Get motivated with these 17 inspirational physique photos!
Date Added: Mar 8, 2013 -
Fitboard Fuel Vol. 4: 17 Posts To Fuel Your Fitness Goals
Inspiration overload! Get motivated with these 17 epic fitboard posts.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Volume 23: 16 Transformation Titans
Are your resolutions on the rocks? Don’t let them sink. Check out these 16 amazing transformations for fitness motivation!
Date Added: Mar 1, 2013 -
FitBoard Fuel Vol. 3: 16 Posts To Boost Your Power-Up
Fitness is fun! These16 FitBoard posts show what makes the gym an awesome, inspiring, challenging, and hilarious place to be.
Date Added: Feb 28, 2013 -
Strong Words, Vol. 1: New Titles In Health And Fitness
In this new feature, we run down the latest releases by industry experts who deserve a space on your shelf.
Date Added: Feb 27, 2013 -
Re-Resolve To Get Fit: 5 Steps To Crush Your Fitness Goals
Maintaining your fitness goals is a difficult task. Most people who fall off the wagon aren’t able to get back on. Follow these five steps to get back on track!
Date Added: Feb 27, 2013 -
Motivation Superfeature: Transformation Second Chance
You can change your life! Two months ago, you knew that. Today, it might seem less clear. Get back into the driver’s seat with a boost from our fitness experts!
Date Added: Feb 27, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Volume 22: 15 Physiques To Fire You Up
Check out these 15 incredible physique photos to fan the flames of your inner fire! Get motivated, get to the gym, and crush your goals.
Date Added: Feb 22, 2013 -
Transformation Inspiration: Advice From The Top 12 Transformations Of 2012
Getting a gym membership and starting a diet is the first step to an incredible transformation. Then the real work starts. See how these successful transformers never gave up!
Date Added: Feb 22, 2013 -
FitBoard Fuel Vol. 2: 15 Posts To Ignite Your Results
Get inspired to hit the gym, stay the course, and crush your goals with these 15 inspirational FitBoard posts. It's time to transform.
Date Added: Feb 21, 2013 -
When Desire Isn’t Enough: 3 Tricks To Get Your Transformation Back On Track
If it were easy to transform, everybody would do it. So why don’t they? Because, they fall in common traps along the way. Here’s your roadmap around the biggest three culprits!
Date Added: Feb 19, 2013 -
Shape Up At The Office: 6 Healthy Habits For The Workplace
Don’t let fitness fall victim to a demanding job. Learn six ways to make your workplace healthier!
Date Added: Feb 19, 2013 -
Get In The Habit: The 30-Day Habit-Forming Challenge
You have a bucket list, even if it's not actually on paper. The question is: Are you moving closer to accomplishing it? If not, this month is your chance to change. No more excuses!
Date Added: Feb 19, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: 'Mirin Myself Vol. 4
Scope out these 17 incredible self-shots for a power-packed dose of instant motivation! It doesn't get more ripped than this.
Date Added: Feb 15, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Armed & Dangerous
Sixteen awesome examples of muscle that set an example for the future of fitness. Who says women can't be buff?
Date Added: Feb 8, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: 'Mirin Myself Vol. 3
Every so often, you have to stop, smell the roses, and ‘mire yourself in the mirror. Get inspired to build your own masterpiece physique with these 15 incredible self-shots!
Date Added: Feb 1, 2013 -
Your Health Is Your Business: 6 Tips For Any Successful Investment
It takes time and hard work to grow a good business. The same goes for your fit body! Learn the connections between business and health with these six tips.
Date Added: Jan 31, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 21: 17 Bodies You Have To See
Get inspired to finish January strong with these 17 incredibly ripped physiques. Crush your goals, transform your body, and hit the gym with everything you’ve got!
Date Added: Jan 25, 2013 -
50 Cent ''Formula 50'' Transformation Challenge Registration
50 Cent ''Formula 50'' Transformation Challenge Registration form. Sign up to compete!
Date Added: Jan 17, 2013 -
Bodies Of Work: Volume 1
Bodies of Work is a collection of 36 jaw-dropping, thought-provoking physique photos. Every body is beautiful. Get inspired to build your best.
Date Added: Jan 15, 2013 -
6 Resolution Recovery Tactics: Stay The Course!
If your New Year's resolution is in danger of crashing into bits, read this! These six tips will help you find your way back to safe waters and on your way toward reaching your goals.
Date Added: Jan 14, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 20: 16 Awe-Inspiring Physiques
Need a healthy dose of transformation motivation? Look no further. These 16 BodySpace members will inspire you to build your best possible body. ‘Mire, get inspired, and crush your fitness goals!
Date Added: Jan 11, 2013 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition - Transformation Inspiration
Get inspired to crush your goals and change your life with these 30 incredible transformation photos! Who will you become?
Date Added: Jan 4, 2013 -
6 Motivation-Killing Habits—And How To Beat Them!
Your motivation level may be low because you have bad habits left over from your unhealthy lifestyle. Don’t live with a bad attitude! Identify bad habits and beat them forever!
Date Added: Jan 2, 2013 -
Do Your Chores: Let Fitness Out Of The Gym And Into Your Life
Struggling to live up to one important challenge? Master it by making it part of your daily routine and getting to know it intimately.
Date Added: Jan 2, 2013 -
Ask The Big Question: Why Do You Want To Be Fit?
New Years elicit new, unforeseen challenges. Question your internal authority. Respond to your why.
Date Added: Dec 31, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition - We Tirin!
Time to burn rubber and 'mire some tires! Get motivated with this epic photo collection of tire flips, slams, sits, and lifts. Light the fires and kick the tires!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 19 - 15 Eye-Popping Inspirational Physiques
Don’t let the holidays hinder your goals! Get inspired to hit the gym harder than ever with this collection of 15 unbelievable BodySpace physiques!
Date Added: Dec 14, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Calling All Quads!
Leg development separates the pretenders from the real deals. So we searched BodySpace for the craziest leg pics we could find!
Date Added: Dec 7, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 18: 16 Shades Of Perfect
Nobody’s perfect, but these 16 physiques are pretty darn close. Get inspired to hit the gym and carve your best possible self.
Date Added: Nov 30, 2012 -
BodySpace Member Of The Month: MissMegan
Nutrition and exercise are hobbies for some people, but for others, like Megan, they are professional requirements.
Date Added: Nov 20, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Backstage Bodies
The competition grind tests athletes' fortitude and strength. Witness 15 physiques that paid the price to present a championship body.
Date Added: Nov 16, 2012 -
Photo Finish: 10 Surreal Bodies
What happens when you take insanely athletic bodies and place them in dreamscapes? These photographic fitness fantasies, including NFL star Doug Martin and our own Jamie Eason.
Date Added: Nov 12, 2012 -
This Is War: Kris Gethin's Workout Journal
Before I train, I get my thoughts on paper. They're not pretty and they're not nice. They help me destroy myself again and again.
Date Added: Nov 9, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 17: 20 Reasons To Hit The Gym
This selection of ripped BodySpace members will push your motivation into overdrive! Fuel your workout fire and hit the gym with everything you've got.
Date Added: Nov 9, 2012 -
To The Extreme: Building The Ultimate Bodybuilder
We might not be able to choose the best bodybuilder of all time, but we can take the best body parts from the world's greatest bodybuilders to create the perfect, stage-ready specimen.
Date Added: Nov 5, 2012 -
Hellraiser Training: 12 Weeks In Hell Winners
Ross Bowman and Steve Sherer fought through Animal's Hellraiser Trainer to win the 12 Weeks in Hell contest. Here are their survival stories.
Date Added: Nov 1, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: 63 Halloween Hardbodies
Boo! 63 shots of ripped, costumed, inspirational BodySpace members. When Gotham is ashes, you have our permission to ‘mire.
Date Added: Oct 31, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: 20 Extreme Physiques
The example set by these extremely dedicated individuals gives us all something to aspire to. Give away your complacency and learn to live without fear! This is your life. Lift it.
Date Added: Oct 26, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 16: 15 Goal-Inspiring Physiques!
This selection of ripped BodySpace members will push your motivation into overdrive! Fuel your workout fire and hit the gym with everything you've got.
Date Added: Oct 19, 2012 -
Holy Hardbodies: 15 Olympia Bikini Photos
The Olympia boasts the best Bikini lineup in the world. These are the 15 top-finishers!
Date Added: Oct 15, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 15: 15 Bodies You Have To See!
This selection of ripped BodySpace members will push your motivation into overdrive! Fuel your workout fire and hit the gym with everything you've got.
Date Added: Oct 12, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Civil Service Superheroes!
These civil servants are totally shredded! They protect, serve, save, and inspire us be our best. Get fired up and dominate your fitness goals!
Date Added: Oct 5, 2012 -
Call To Arms: Kris Gethin Prepares You For Battle
If you want to know what it's like to train like a madman, take a page from my notebook. These are the thoughts I'm scribbling in lead before I demolish with iron.
Date Added: Oct 3, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Back Attack
Sometimes, the best side is the back side. These 15 unbelievable backs will inspire you to attack your lats with everything you've got!
Date Added: Sep 28, 2012 -
15 Female Physiques Worth Fighting For!
These 15 amazing ladies prove that strong is sexy, muscular definition is jaw-dropping, and fitness is worth the fight. Get inspired!
Date Added: Sep 21, 2012 -
Living Larger By Downsizing: How Radio's Big Boy Dropped 300 Pounds
After realizing obesity was probably going to kill him, Big Boy opted for weight-loss surgery. He lost more than 300 pounds and gained a new appreciation for life.
Date Added: Sep 17, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: 'Mirin Myself Vol. 2
When a guy or girl looks like this, who can blame them for grabbing their smart phone for a snap? Here are some of our favorite self-portraits.
Date Added: Sep 14, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 14: 15 Insane Physiques
After you see this assembly of elite bodies, you'll have to pop your eyes back into your head, replace your jaw and hit the gym like a freight train.
Date Added: Sep 7, 2012 -
4 Mental Fat Blasters For College
The 'Freshman 15' isn’t inevitable. Start the school year with the right mindset, and you can build a physique that will hold up even after you’ve paid off your loans.
Date Added: Sep 7, 2012 -
Big Man On Campus: Listen To The Iron
Listen to the iron; the iron will teach you. Its lessons are timeless; it’s a lifelong friend. Listen to the iron. It will make you strong.
Date Added: Sep 5, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: 'Mirin Myself
When a guy or girl looks like this, who can blame them for grabbing their smart phone for a snap. Here are some of our favorite self-portraits.
Date Added: Aug 31, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 13: 15 Phenomenal Physiques
After you see this assembly of elite bodies, you'll have to pop your eyes back into your head, replace your jaw and hit the gym like a freight train.
Date Added: Aug 24, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 12: 15 Limit-Crushing Physiques
Get ready to wipe your jaw off the floor. This collection of limit-crushing, muscle-bearing, ripped BodySpace members will push you to train harder than ever.
Date Added: Aug 17, 2012 -
Kris Gethin's DTP: Motivation
Crush every DTP training session with these 10 essential motivation tips. Hit the gym with vision and focus. Get growing.
Date Added: Aug 14, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 11: 15 Jaw-Dropping Physiques
Get ready to wipe your jaw off the floor. This collection of limit-crushing, muscle-bearing, ripped BodySpace members will push you to train harder than ever.
Date Added: Aug 10, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 10: 15 Awe-Inspiring Physiques
Get ready to wipe your jaw off the floor. This collection of limit-crushing, muscle-bearing, ripped BodySpace members will push you to train harder than ever.
Date Added: Aug 3, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 9: 15 Powerful Physiques
These perfect BodySpace physiques will push, drive and motivate you to hit the gym with everything you've got. Your workout is calling. Go crush it!
Date Added: Jul 27, 2012 -
Greg Plitt's 9 Laws To A Cover-Model Body
Greg Plitt lays down the laws on what it takes to get lean. You want a cover-model body? These are 9 laws you don't want to break.
Date Added: Jul 27, 2012 -
Lean Machines: The Six Best Bodies In The Olympics
When it comes to elite athletics, function trumps form. Of course, the two sometimes go hand-in-hand. Check out the 6 best bodies on display at the 2012 London Olympics!
Date Added: Jul 26, 2012 -
Military Articles
Military articles, military competitions, military information -- all things military, all in one place!
Date Added: Jul 19, 2012 -
MuscleTech Athlete Marc Megna’s 5 Tips To Succeed At Everything
When Marc Megna's 'friends' told him a pro career was impossible, it drove him to outwork his peers and become a worldclass athletes.
Date Added: Jul 11, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 3
This collection of incredible BodySpace physiques will slap you in the face, drop your jaw to the floor, and push you into the gym. Get inspired!
Date Added: Jun 15, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Vol. 2
This collection of incredible BodySpace physiques will slap you in the face, drop your jaw to the floor, and push you into the gym. Get inspired!
Date Added: Jun 8, 2012 -
BSN Hyper Shred Transformation Challenge
Bodybuilding.com and award-winning supplement company BSN are teaming up to help you transform your body and win $10,000 IN CASH, plus a $1000 Bodybuilding.com gift certificate and a free professional photo shoot and feature in a national BSN ad!
Date Added: Feb 24, 2012 -
7 Tips For Iron-Clad Self-Discipline
If you fall off the workout wagon, you're likely to fall headfirst. Here's how to steel your self-discipline for any challenge.
Date Added: Feb 8, 2012 -
Wake Up To Your Dream Body: 3 Mental Tricks To Awaken Your Physique
The path to a total body transformation can be bumpy, curvy and can have some tough hills. What is the secret to smoothing those bumps and curves? Believing in yourself!
Date Added: Jan 19, 2012 -
New Year, Improved You: 5 Tests To Incite Your Resolution Revolution
Take these 5 tests to learn important information about your health and build a solid foundation for your 2012 resolution revolution.
Date Added: Jan 5, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Andrew Clark's Personal Philosophy
The body is a machine. Andrew Clark made some serious upgrades to win the Labrada Transformation Contest. Learn how his personal philosophy helped him transform!
Date Added: Nov 22, 2011 -
Claire Bodiya's Inspiration And Motivation
With my husband's support and nutrition guidance I was on the right path and thought nothing could stop me!
Date Added: Aug 17, 2011 -
An Exclusive Interview With Fitness Expert Jimmy Pena About His New Book–PrayFit.
When it comes to spirituality and physicality, the PrayFit founder offers up the gospel.
Date Added: Aug 12, 2011 -
Trelas Dyson's Inspiration And Motivation!
You can say you want to get in shape and actually start to move in that direction, but until your mindset changes it’s all for nothing.
Date Added: Aug 5, 2011 -
Ignite! 4 Kicker-Starters To Fire Up Your Workout!
When your short-term workout adherence wanes, so does your long-term success. Use these tips to make sure your workout is something you can’t wait to start!
Date Added: Aug 3, 2011 -
Gym Mojo -- 4 Crucial Steps To Finding Your Inner Motivation
Learn how to see the inner drive, willpower, determination, inspiration, and motivation needed to transform.
Date Added: Aug 2, 2011 -
Nikia Dyson's Motivation And Inspiration!
Nikia not only juggles the day-to-day life of her family, but finds time to take care of herself too. Now if that's not motivational, we don't know what is!
Date Added: Jul 29, 2011 -
July 2011 BSN Finish First Challenge Transformation Success Stories
Join the all-new July 2011 BSN Finish First Transformation Challenge and start your 12-week transformation today - great prizes are awaiting you including a 10-Day Caribbean Escape!
Date Added: Jul 11, 2011 -
BodyGroup Of The Month: PUSH.
P.U.S.H. members believe in themselves and focus their energies on making themselves better. We pray for the strength and guidance we need to make our goals reality. We take each day as a gift and are thankful for the blessings in our lives.
Date Added: Jun 7, 2011 -
June 2011 Labrada Lean Body Challenge Transformation Stories
Need instant motivation? Check out the past winners of the Lean Body Challenge sponsored by Labrada Nutrition. Lee Labrada's fitness and diet program helped Jeffrey Hansen and Amy Pulliam transform their bodies from flabby to fit. You can, too!
Date Added: Jun 6, 2011 -
Trigger Your Transformation In 3 Steps!
Everyone can transform, and no one needs to wait till New Year's Day. Here's your 3-step plan!
Date Added: May 27, 2011 -
JNL On The Go, Episode 1 — Find Your Motivation
If you don't believe in yourself then who will? As a mom, a wife, and a very busy modern day multi tasking woman, you need to give yourself the gift of exercise and self respect!
Date Added: May 6, 2011 -
8 Ways To Push Past Adversity
No one ever said shaping up would be easy. Here’s how to keep moving forward when the headwinds are stiffer than usual.
Date Added: Mar 31, 2011 -
5 Ways To Keep The Drive Alive
I am sure you have seen articles in magazines or here on Bodybuilding.com talking about how to stay motivated with tips and tricks to get you psyched to train. Although they help a lot of people, they don't help everybody.
Date Added: Mar 30, 2011 -
Hardcore Is A State Of Mind: Use It To Build Your Body
Even though it is not taken too seriously in some gyms across the globe, if you are in a lot of other gyms and you scream and throw weights around while wearing clothes that are holy and ripped then you will get a lot of strange looks at best.
Date Added: Mar 29, 2011 -
Fit Employee Spotlight: Jim White!
Bodybuilding.com Fit Profile Of The Month
Jim once worked out only for his hoops game. Then he started working at Bodybuilding.com, surrounded by fellow fitness ethusiasts. Find out how it changed his life!
Date Added: Mar 3, 2011 -
4 Ways To Never Have A Bad Workout
If your body isn’t improving as planned, the problem could be in your head. Use these strategies to boost your motivation and jumpstart your gains!
Date Added: Feb 22, 2011 -
10 Tips For Skyrocketing Your Gym Motivation
Everyone loses their inspiration in the gym sometimes. What matters is what happens next. Here's how to relaunch your program for out-of-this-world results.
Date Added: Feb 9, 2011 -
5 Tips To Motivation For Better Health!
When most people get into bodybuilding, the first thing they think about is either losing fat and getting ripped or if they are hardgainers packing on pounds of muscle and improving their bench.
Date Added: Jan 28, 2011 -
Define Your Body, Redefine Yourself. Life-Changing—And Jaw-Dropping—Transformation.
Errol N. Hannigan's downward slide began with a slip, the kind of nuisance that could happen to any of us at any random moment. Only, this slip happened to injure his knee, requiring arthroscopic surgery.
Date Added: Jan 26, 2011 -
Video Article: Devour Your Biggest Weakness!
An eating disorder slowed Furious Pete down but it could not stop him. Read on to learn how Pete battled adversity and came back stronger than ever!
Date Added: Jan 18, 2011 -
Ric's Corner: Happy New Year.
A personal message from Ric: Make 2011 your best year ever by overcoming challenges and turning them into opportunities.
Date Added: Jan 4, 2011 -
Top 5 Ways To Stay Motivated In The New Year!
As the new year draw's closer, most of you will be making plans for what you'll be doing with your New Year's Resolutions. Perhaps this is the year you finally obtain that ripped physique that you've always dreamed.
Date Added: Dec 28, 2010 -
The New Science Of Motivation!
For decades now, behavioral scientists have undertaken the task of understanding how we make choices, and recently they've revealed surprising information about what drives us and the part motivation plays.
Date Added: Dec 17, 2010 -
Kris Gethin's 4 Secrets To Success For 2011!
Many people will try and tell you your goals are foolish or aren't feasible. You can ignore these naysayers and still be successful in 2011. Find out how.
Date Added: Dec 1, 2010 -
Top Reasons Your Motivation May Be Lagging!
If you feel that your motivation may be a little lacking when it comes to the gym then you may just need a goal to boost your morale. Read on for other causes and solutions to your motivational troubles.
Date Added: Nov 29, 2010 -
It's More Than Bodybuilding...It's Life Building! How Bodybuilding Can Positively Effect Your Life!
How many articles have you read that have given you all of these reasons why you should start bodybuilding and eating healthy? Every story is motivating in its own way and has an impact on many lives.
Date Added: Nov 16, 2010 -
A Bodybuilder's Reflection.
John was always the little guy in school and in the gym. However, through determination and a winner's attitude John was able to accomplish his bodybuilding goals. Read on and see how John found weight lifting and competed in his first show!
Date Added: Oct 13, 2010 -
BodyGroup Of The Month: ByeByeBodyFat!
This is a group for people that have body fat loss as their main fitness goal. It can be someone that has never worked out in their life or someone that is preparing for an upcoming competition.
Date Added: Sep 8, 2010 -
Flying With The Phoenix - Part 1, Motivation For Contest Prep!
Jaime Filer is 16 weeks out from competition and she is aiming for the stars: her pro card! Discover how Jaime found the motivation to compete and how you can too in part 1 of her contest prep series - Flying With The Phoenix!
Date Added: Aug 16, 2010 -
How To Become Successful And Live Your Dream...For Always!
No day is like today! Find out how to get rid of excuses and grab the motivation to succeed. Live your dream, not just in the future, but always! Check it out!
Date Added: Aug 4, 2010 -
The Search For Inner Strength - Motivate And Transform!
Even when you feel like you are at the lowest point in your fitness journey, or the lowest point in your life, there is hope! Read this personal transformation and motivational journey to see the search for inner strength first hand!
Date Added: Aug 3, 2010 -
5 Best Ways To Stay Focused And Limit Distractions During Your Workout!
You need to get the most out of your time at the gym! In order to zone in, this often means zoning distractions out. Enough chitchat. It’s time to get focused! Find out the 5 best ways to stay focused here!
Date Added: Jul 19, 2010 -
How To Use The FlyWheel Methodology To Reach Your Health And Fitness Goals!
Do you have a hard time staying motivated? The Flywheel methodology can help you! Find out how this mindset can help you keep on track to reach your goals!
Date Added: Jul 1, 2010 -
6 Fail-Safe Ways To Keep Up The Pace And Stay Motivated!
Have you gone off track with your fitness goals? Bored or too busy? Read these effective tips to keep you on track with those 2010 goals once the holiday is long gone! You'll be seeing success again in no time!
Date Added: Jun 28, 2010 -
Choose The New You By Breaking Your Bad Habits!
You can break your bad habits, no matter how strong they seem to be! Read this personal story of trial and error to see motivation in action!
Date Added: Jun 22, 2010 -
3 Types Of Motivation To Make Bodybuilding A Good Habit!
Do you know how good habits are formed? Well, if you want bodybuilding to be one of your good habits - read this article to discover the 3 types of motivation that will get you there!
Date Added: Jun 15, 2010 -
It's Spring - Are You Sticking To Your 2010 Resolutions?
The new year isn't so new anymore, but that doesn't mean you can just forget about your New Year's Resolutions! There's still time to achieve them! Find the motivation to succeed right here.
Date Added: Jun 14, 2010 -
Teens And Body Image: What Happens When Motivation Becomes Obsession?
I feel that it is a good thing that many teens would like to be healthier and better looking, however, this can become a bad thing if teens become too obsessed with their body image... Learn more.
Date Added: Jun 14, 2010 -
4 Tips To Help Your Motivation Take Flight!
Have you been there and done that with almost every tip to boost your motivation? Try these 4 strategies that target your deeper thoughts and strengths to reignite that fighting spirit!
Date Added: May 21, 2010 -
How Motivation & Planning Effect Your Success In The Gym!
Failing to get up and go to the gym are momentary failures. The following short story and tips should help you get to the gym. Find out more.
Date Added: Feb 8, 2010 -
Matt's 12-Week Transformation Guide, Part 8: How Do I Stay Motivated?
If you are starting an exercise program for the first time you may think that staying motivated can be difficult. Learn how to keep yourself motivated to hit the gym and more right here!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2009 -
Transformation Guide - Get In The Best Shape Of Your Life!
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 this year!
Date Added: Dec 18, 2009 -
Tony Shares Tips To Success Through Determination In 2010!
Tony discusses determination and how it can take us beyond mediocre. Exclusive training plans included for success in 2010. Try them... it's never too late!
Date Added: Dec 16, 2009 -
Bust Your Plateau Wide Open By Giving Motivation!
We all hit a plateau at one time or another. One solution though may where you least expect. Here's a look at what the benefits of helping others with similar goals are and what they can do for you. Learn more.
Date Added: Nov 30, 2009 -
13 Excuses That Will Ruin Your Diet & Tips To Avoid Them!
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.
Date Added: Nov 20, 2009 -
Mentally Preparing For A Big Lift: You, The Weight, And The Bar!
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...
Date Added: Nov 9, 2009 -
Hardgainer Muscle Building, Part 4: Motivation!
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.
Date Added: Nov 2, 2009 -
BodyGroup Of The Month Main Page!
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.
Date Added: Nov 2, 2009 -
How Bodybuilding Can Help You Boost Your Motivation!
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.
Date Added: Oct 21, 2009 -
5 Steps To A New You: Get Fit With Active Motivation & Structure!
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!
Date Added: Oct 14, 2009 -
Finish That Workout Strong: Motivational Story Takes Training To Next Level!
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.
Date Added: Sep 9, 2009 -
Motivation For Whatever It Is You Are About To Do In The Gym!
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.
Date Added: Aug 19, 2009 -
Is Your Life Balanced? Bodybuilding Lifestyle Leads To Success!
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.
Date Added: Jun 10, 2009 -
How Bodybuilding.com Can Propel Your Career Like It Did Mine!
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!
Date Added: May 11, 2009 -
Firing Up Motivation: Spark New Ideas To Renew Your Transformation!
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!
Date Added: May 7, 2009 -
13 Tips To Motivate Others And Find Success In Fitness!
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!
Date Added: Mar 23, 2009 -
Living Beautiful Radio Show: Episode 72 - Motivational Speakers Kary & Uche Odiatu!
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!
Date Added: Jan 9, 2009 -
The Power Of Fitness: Motivational Tools For Successful New Year's Resolutions!
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!
Date Added: Jan 6, 2009 -
My Progressive 12 Week Journey Through The Maze Of Motivation!
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!
Date Added: Jan 6, 2009 -
Tony Catanzaro Discusses Valuable Advice For Physical Success All Year!
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.
Date Added: Dec 30, 2008 -
Against All Odds: Jamie Whinery Shares Transformation Success Story!
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.
Date Added: Sep 11, 2008 -
Teens, Are You Motivated To Train? Use These Great Tips For Success!
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.
Date Added: Aug 31, 2008 -
10 Motivational Tips To Enhance Your Energy!
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.
Date Added: Jun 26, 2008 -
Bring Your 'Extreme Muscular Increase Force' To The Gym!
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!
Date Added: Jun 4, 2008 -
Motivation & Fat Loss: A Nutrition Program For Summer Fun!
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!
Date Added: Apr 22, 2008 -
Get Ready For Summer Super Feature!
Each year it seems like we come out of winter hibernation with a few extra pounds to shed or some extra body fat percentages to drop. Start early so you'll have enough time to get into rock-solid, beach-ready shape for some great summer fun and sunshine!
Date Added: Mar 30, 2008 -
12 Weeks To Your Future Physique: Motivation - (Part 5)
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.
Date Added: Jan 8, 2008 -
12 Weeks To Your Future Physique: The Mindset - (Chapter 2)
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.
Date Added: Jan 7, 2008 -
Bare Minimum Training: A Reason To Change - (Part 2)
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.
Date Added: Dec 27, 2007 -
Avoid Motivation Disaster: 4 Principles To Improve Self-Efficacy.
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!
Date Added: Dec 7, 2007 -
10 Tips To Kick Your Motivation Into Overdrive!
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.
Date Added: Dec 4, 2007 -
Do You Want To Win? Find Out What It Takes!
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.
Date Added: Nov 15, 2007 -
Go Ahead, Do It Wrong: Learn From Your Mistakes And Make Long Term Gains!
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!
Date Added: Oct 22, 2007 -
Podcast Interview With IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Melvin Anthony.
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!
Date Added: Sep 20, 2007 -
Jamie Eason’s Corner, Part 1: 10 Ways To Stay Motivated, Modeling, And Diet & Nutrition.
Welcome to Jamie Eason's Corner. Learn more about motivation, modeling, diet & nutrition, and more right here!
Date Added: Aug 13, 2007 -
An Interview With Tony Catanzaro - Motivation & Bodybuilding Achievement.
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!
Date Added: May 22, 2007 -
Training Psychology: Motivation & The Old Saying, ‘No Pain, No Gain’.
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’.
Date Added: May 7, 2007 -
Get Ready For Summer Super Feature.
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!
Date Added: Mar 30, 2007 -
New Year's Motivation & Training Tips For Mothers Everywhere!
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!
Date Added: Feb 1, 2007 -
The New Year Blahs And Ways Of Overcoming Them.
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.
Date Added: Jan 18, 2007 -
AMP #25 - 2007 Fat Loss Resolutions.
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!
Date Added: Jan 4, 2007 -
Beyond Rebuilt: Principles Of Motivation.
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.
Date Added: Nov 20, 2006 -
Dan Gastelu's Awesome Muscles Series: BodySpace Podcast!
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!
Date Added: Oct 27, 2006 -
Maintaining A Balanced Focus With Long-term Motivation!
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!
Date Added: Oct 25, 2006 -
Short Term & Long Term Motivational Super Feature.
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.
Date Added: Sep 8, 2006 -
What Motivates You? The Best Motivational Tips From The Bodybuilding.com Forums!
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!
Date Added: Sep 5, 2006 -
What Is The Best Way To Keep Motivation High While Preparing For A Competition?
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!
Date Added: Aug 31, 2006 -
The Brit Show With John Berry And Barry Snell: Motivation!
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!
Date Added: Aug 30, 2006 -
Dan Gastelu's Awesome Muscles Series: Motivation Podcast!
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!
Date Added: Aug 29, 2006 -
Uncensored Secrets Podcast: How To Stay Motivated (Short Term).
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!
Date Added: Aug 29, 2006 -
The 'O' Show Podcast With Walt & Gina Ostarly: Motivation, Eating Tips, Training Stories, And More!
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!
Date Added: Aug 25, 2006 -
Change It Up And Break The Monotony!
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...
Date Added: Jun 27, 2006 -
Habits: Your Month-Long Guide To Change.
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!
Date Added: Jun 13, 2006 -
How Do Competitive Athletes Stay Motivated?
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?
Date Added: Feb 24, 2006 -
Motivation: How To Achieve Your Goals.
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...
Date Added: Jan 4, 2006 -
Winning Mindset Of The Week - Mainpage.
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.
Date Added: Nov 4, 2005 -
101 Ways To Motivate Yourself.
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.
Date Added: Oct 5, 2005 -
What Is The Most Influential Sports Movie?
What is the most influential sports movie? Find out what other people from the message boards think...
Date Added: Sep 22, 2005 -
Crank Up Your Productivity!
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.
Date Added: Sep 16, 2005 -
Which Bodybuilder Do You Admire The Most?
Throughout history there have been some very inspirational bodybuilders. Who do you admire the most?
Date Added: Sep 9, 2005 -
More Secrets To Motivation: Training Through Injury.
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.
Date Added: Sep 7, 2005 -
Motivation And Success: Follow Through With Your Ideas!
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!
Date Added: Jun 10, 2005 -
10 Factors To Help You Stay Motivated And Succeed.
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.
Date Added: Mar 10, 2005 -
Why I Got Involved In The Nutrition Field.
I have been asked by many how I got involved in the field of nutrition. This article tells my story as motivation for others.
Date Added: Feb 22, 2005 -
Video Motivation.
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...
Date Added: Jan 28, 2005 -
Establishing A Set Point.
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...
Date Added: Dec 8, 2004 -
What Is The True Secret To Staying Motivated Long-Term?
The Topic: What Is The True Secret To Staying Motivated Long-term? Find out what people from our popular message boards think...
Date Added: Dec 2, 2004 -
Motivate Yourself To A Long & Healthy Life!
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...
Date Added: Nov 23, 2004 -
Boost Performance With Encouragement!
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.
Date Added: Oct 13, 2004 -
Motivation Within A Strength & Conditioning Program: Part 1!
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.
Date Added: Jul 4, 2004 -
Where Does Inspiration Come From?
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?
Date Added: Jun 2, 2004 -
Screw Everything Else: Are You Truly Motivated?
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?
Date Added: Jun 2, 2004 -
Running For Charity: A Great Way To Stay Motivated!
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!
Date Added: Apr 7, 2004 -
Motivation: Top 10 Shallow Reasons To Workout!
How many times have you started working out and then quit? You will never reach your goals that way! In this article I will teach you what works for me... and most of the people I know.
Date Added: Mar 26, 2004 -
How Can I Keep Myself Motivated At The Gym?
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.
Date Added: Jan 26, 2004 -
How To Stay Motivated!
Learn how to stay motivated! In this article you will find 10 helpful tips to get you and keep you motivated for fitness!
Date Added: Dec 30, 2003 -
Maintaining Training Enthusiasm!
Maintaining enthusiasm is very important for training success. The failure to remain enthusiastic is generally traceable to either BOREDOM or STALENESS. Learn why!
Date Added: Oct 28, 2003 -
20 Tips For Motivation.
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.
Date Added: Sep 24, 2003 -
Keys To Motivation Maintenance!
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!
Date Added: Sep 18, 2003 -
20 Mental Strategies For Bodybuilding Success!
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.
Date Added: Aug 15, 2003 -
Motivation From Within.
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!
Date Added: Aug 6, 2003 -
Get Your Motivation Back On Track!
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!
Date Added: Aug 5, 2003 -
My Teachers Are Sometimes My Clients!
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...
Date Added: Aug 4, 2003 -
Mastering The Flow Of Productivity!
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.
Date Added: Jul 28, 2003 -
How To Get Motivated & Stay Motivated!
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.
Date Added: Jul 9, 2003 -
Defeat Self-Inflicted Failure!
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.
Date Added: Jul 8, 2003 -
Psychological Strategies For Bodybuilding Success!
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!
Date Added: Jul 3, 2003 -
How Bodybuilding Can Heal The Soul!
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.
Date Added: Jul 3, 2003 -
Is Someone Jealous Of Your Progress?
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.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Stay Motivated With These Inspirational Quotes!
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.
Date Added: May 27, 2003 -
Believe In Yourself & You Will Reach Your Goals!
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!
Date Added: Mar 25, 2003 -
Where Does Your Motivation Come From.
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!
Date Added: Mar 7, 2003 -
Bodybuilding for Babyboomers # 27
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?
Date Added: Feb 27, 2003 -
Are You Ready For The Next Competitive Season?
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?
Date Added: Feb 19, 2003 -
Thoughts Of Dedication and Desire!
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?
Date Added: Feb 10, 2003 -
Motivation 101!
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!
Date Added: Feb 10, 2003 -
Work Out Or Wimp Out!
Thinking of skipping that workout today? Sounds tempting, doesn't it? Learn these motivational tips to help keep you going!
Date Added: Jan 29, 2003 -
Resolve To Evolve!
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!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2003 -
Contract Your Goals To Keep You Motivated!
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.
Date Added: Jan 10, 2003 -
8 Easy Methods for More Successful Workouts
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.
Date Added: Jan 6, 2003 -
PASSION!
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.
Date Added: Jan 3, 2003 -
Sticking With New Year's Resolutions
Learn how to stick with your New Years Resolutions!
Date Added: Dec 26, 2002 -
Behavioral Modification: What Is It And Why Could It Help You?
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!
Date Added: Dec 16, 2002 -
Hypnotism and the Charter Method: The Best Keys for Success
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.
Date Added: Dec 13, 2002 -
If We Don't Dream, We Will Never Succeed
Learn the secrets of the Colombian Princess on how to make your dreams come true!
Date Added: Dec 9, 2002 -
Motivation: What's That?
Think back to when you decided to you wanted to start lifting, what was your motivation?
Date Added: Dec 4, 2002 -
Demolition Man - Learn How To Train Harder!
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!
Date Added: Dec 3, 2002 -
Staying On Track: When You Are Short On Motivation
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!
Date Added: Dec 3, 2002 -
Kill The OLD Myth!
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!
Date Added: Dec 2, 2002 -
Get Psyched: What To Do To Get Motivated!
Are you working out day after day and just can't seem to find the motivation? Learn the secrets Mike uses to keep motivated!
Date Added: Nov 29, 2002 -
Bodybuilding Planning
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.
Date Added: Nov 19, 2002 -
So You Want To Be A Professional Bodybuilder?
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!
Date Added: Nov 18, 2002 -
Mental Tools for Athletic Success
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...
Date Added: Nov 14, 2002 -
Bodybuilding: Its True Nature!
From reading theory after theory, you most probably have many questions about the "sport" and your place within it. You may be, understandably, confused.
Date Added: Nov 6, 2002 -
Goals, The Impossible Dream
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."
Date Added: Oct 30, 2002 -
Transformation Of The Month
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!
Date Added: Oct 24, 2002 -
Competing At 74? Oh Yes!
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.
Date Added: Oct 8, 2002 -
My Story: 6 Months & 60lbs Lighter
I was on my way to lose 60lb of fat and forever change my life!
Date Added: Oct 2, 2002 -
Get Motivated, Stay Motivated!
Many guys simply stop lifting because they've lost motivation, no not you!
Date Added: Sep 27, 2002 -
Exceptions To The Rule
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.
Date Added: Sep 26, 2002 -
Your Rejuvenation Starts Within Yourself
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.
Date Added: Sep 19, 2002 -
My Bodybuilding Plans Journal!
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!
Date Added: Sep 19, 2002 -
Never Say Die!
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.
Date Added: Sep 10, 2002 -
Suggestion Boxes Loom Large
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!
Date Added: Sep 9, 2002 -
Choosing The Right Role Models For You!
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.
Date Added: Sep 1, 2002 -
Overcoming Stress
But the stress factors are gathering over the day until you want to scream.
Date Added: Aug 30, 2002 -
Bodybuilding for Babyboomers!
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.
Date Added: Aug 27, 2002 -
Iron Game: Insights And Expressions
By the time he completes his schooling, the average American has learned of weight training.
Date Added: Aug 22, 2002 -
Eat, Drink, Sleep Bodybuilding
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.
Date Added: Aug 20, 2002 -
The Way I Do It!
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.
Date Added: Aug 19, 2002 -
How I Am Training To Win The 2002 Australian Teenage Nationals
I thought I might give you a bit of an insight into how I prepare myself for training each morning.
Date Added: Aug 15, 2002 -
Shara Vigeant!
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.
Date Added: Aug 12, 2002 -
Dare To Dream
How many missed opportunities for joy and fulfillment are waiting for you, right now as you read this?
Date Added: Aug 8, 2002 -
A Bodybuilding Revelation
My will power and motivation have been weak. But that all changed that night.
Date Added: Aug 4, 2002 -
A Freestyle Success Story of Geri Centonze
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.
Date Added: Jul 26, 2002 -
The Will To Win: My Story
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.
Date Added: Jul 15, 2002 -
Learning From a Legend
Lessons learned from training with legendary bodybuilder, Richard Baldwin!
Date Added: Jul 15, 2002 -
Let's Get Ready to Rumble!
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.
Date Added: Jul 8, 2002 -
Ripped Fusion Training Course Part 3: Tips For Motivation!
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.
Date Added: Jul 2, 2002 -
Motivational Tools For More Productive Workouts
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
Date Added: Jun 18, 2002 -
Avoiding and Overcoming Burnout in Bodybuilding
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!
Date Added: May 22, 2002 -
The Beginning Of A Dream!
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.
Date Added: May 22, 2002 -
Finding Your Motivation
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.
Date Added: May 20, 2002 -
I'm Just Not Motivated...
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.
Date Added: Apr 24, 2002 -
Motivational Moments
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.
Date Added: Apr 5, 2002 -
Inspiration by a Survey
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.
Date Added: Apr 3, 2002 -
Motivation and Life Improvement
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!
Date Added: Apr 1, 2002 -
You May Be Your Biggest Problem
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.
Date Added: Mar 29, 2002 -
HIT Your Energy
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.
Date Added: Mar 22, 2002 -
I Can't Make It?
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!
Date Added: Mar 9, 2002 -
Teen Motivation
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
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Your Own Worst Enemy
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!
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Motivation
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.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Get Motivated!
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.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Avoid Being Lazy
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.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
The Power of Visualization
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!
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Strength Culture and The Nature Of The Beast
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.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
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.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Make Weight Lifting Fun
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!
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Has Your Motivation Got the Best of You?
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.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Motivation!
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!
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Success in the Gym
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?
Date Added: Feb 13, 2002 -
Pure Burning Desire
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.
Date Added: Feb 11, 2002 -
Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?
Bodybuilding.com takes you through some of our best writers and why they love bodybuilding! Also, see how bodybuilding changes peoples life forever.
Date Added: Feb 5, 2002 -
Being a Champion
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!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
What Should I Do?
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.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
All Aboard! Next stop...
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!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Training in the ZONE!
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.
Date Added: Dec 15, 2001 -
How To Stick With It
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.
Date Added: Nov 14, 2001 -
I.C.E. III: Keys to Success
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!
Date Added: Jun 14, 2001 -
My Success Factors
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!
Date Added: Apr 2, 2001 -
Motivation: Achieve Your Goals!
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!
Date Added: Nov 18, 2000 -
What Drives You?
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!
Date Added: Oct 10, 2000 -
Be A Freak
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.
Date Added: Jul 2, 2000