The Struggle is Real
Some days, you hit the gym feeling unstoppable—like you could crush your workout and still have energy to dance your way out the door. Other days? Just getting started feels like wading through wet cement. Motivation is unreliable. Energy fluctuates. And if you’re anything like me, staying focused in the gym can feel like trying to watch a movie while someone keeps changing the channel.
Here’s the thing: most people wait for motivation to strike before they take action—but it actually works the other way around. Research shows that taking action is what generates motivation. You don’t have to feel ready to get started. You just have to start.
The question is: how do you push through on the days when you just don’t feel like it?
Simple. You make movement something you actually enjoy.
Dancing My Way Through Every Workout
Here’s something most people don’t know about me: I sing my way through my workouts.
Not out loud (no one needs to hear my attempt at a power ballad, even if I do have a decent singing voice). But whisper-singing, mouthing the lyrics, mild dance moves, and sometimes—even full-on air-drumming or air-guitaring mid-set.
My playlists are all over the place. One day it’s Pride anthems, disco, and dance remixes. Another day, it’s hard rock and epic stadium anthems. Sometimes, it’s show tunes. The kind of songs where you just can’t not perform (even if that performance is limited to dramatic hand gestures between sets or while on cardio equipment).
Why do I do this? Because it keeps me focused, engaged, and actually enjoying the workout. It helps me override the mental resistance, the boredom, the distractions. It turns a workout into an experience.
And here’s the thing: I’m not special. This isn’t some quirky trick that only works for me. The key to consistency isn’t willpower—it’s finding ways to make movement feel GOOD.
The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Stay Motivated
Most people think they struggle with motivation because they’re lazy, undisciplined, or just “not the type of person who enjoys working out.”
That’s not the problem.
The problem is that fitness has been sold to us as something we have to endure, not something we can enjoy.
Think about it:
- The “go hard or go home” mentality makes it feel like you have to suffer through every workout.
- The pressure to look a certain way makes movement feel like punishment, not self-care.
- The same repetitive gym routines make it boring AF.
If your workouts feel like a chore, you’re not going to stick with them long-term. Period.
Here’s where most people go wrong: They think they have to wait for motivation before they can take action. In reality, taking action is what fuels motivation.
That’s why the hardest part of any workout is just getting started. Once you’re in motion, you gain momentum. The more engaged you are in what you’re doing, the easier it is to keep going.
So, How Do You Power Through? Make It Fun.
If you want to stay consistent with fitness, you have to make it feel good, not just look good on paper.
Here’s how:
1. Create a Playlist That Fuels You
Music is one of the most powerful motivators. Science backs it up—songs with the right tempo can reduce fatigue, increase endurance, and help you push harder.
Find music that energizes you, makes you want to move, or mentally takes you somewhere else. If that’s show tunes? Blast them. If it’s hard rock? Let’s rage. If it’s disco? Turn that gym floor into your dance floor.
2. Let Yourself Move How You Want
Who cares if someone side-eyes you for lip-syncing between sets? Who cares if you throw in a little hip sway between deadlifts? The gym isn’t a stage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little choreography.
Your workouts should feel expressive, not restrictive. Let yourself move in ways that keep you engaged.
3. Gamify It
If you get bored easily (hello, ADHD brains), turn your workout into a mental game.
• Time your rest periods to the length of a song chorus.
• Try matching your movement to the beat (great for cardio or bodyweight workouts).
• Use progress tracking (not just weight, but performance, energy, and mood shifts). That would be along the lines of “leveling up.”
4. Stop Waiting for Motivation
Motivation is fleeting. Some days you’ll feel unstoppable. Other days you’ll feel like curling up under a weighted blanket instead. The difference between those who stay consistent and those who don’t?
They don’t wait for motivation to show up. They take action first—because action creates motivation.
Find what hooks you into the process. Music. Movement. A playlist that hypes you up. A workout that doesn’t bore you. Anything that makes it feel good, even when motivation is low.
The Takeaway: Your Workout, Your Rules
At the end of the day, fitness isn’t about fitting into some rigid mold. It’s about finding a way to move that feels good for YOU.
For me? That means music, movement, and a little bit of ridiculousness. It means singing my way through tough workouts, throwing in some air-drumming, and refusing to let boredom win.
For you? It might mean something completely different—but the key is the same. Find what keeps you engaged. Do what makes it fun. Build a routine that makes you actually WANT to show up.
Ready to Find Your Own Groove?
You don’t have to force yourself through another boring, soul-sucking fitness plan that makes you miserable. You deserve a way of moving that feels fun, freeing, and sustainable.
That’s what I do. No fads. No gimmicks. No BS. Just real, habit-based coaching designed to help you build strength, energy, and confidence—on your terms.
If you’re ready to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and actually enjoy fitness for once, let’s talk. Click here to work with me.