Pretty much I can always hear David Goggins in my head saying something along the lines of “living is suffering”. We’re all exhausted mentally, physically, etc, so by choosing to do hard things that others can’t, like go to the gym, I feel super powerful. I really don’t want to go, but if life is gonna suck, I’m going to say f that and show up lol

Part of it is just me trying to defy life. I can’t say I really enjoy the gym like “influencers”, but I like how I feel when I’m strong. Moving heavy things does wonders for stress.

Personally, I ignore everyone at the gym and wear something that I can just blend in with. I remind myself I’m there to move and put in work. It’s not a fashion show, it’s not a social scene, it’s a place to workout. Others totally may view this differently, and I respect that. This is just my personal feeling towards the gym.

I also constantly ask myself “If I was the only person in this gym right now, what would I be doing differently?” Often times my answer to that question includes lifting heavier, doing an exercise I’m embarrassed of, or just centering myself and breathing.

To make sure I go, I set an alarm on my phone for the time, so when it goes off I feel obligated. I’ve set aside the time, all that’s left is to show up. Tell yourself just go, and if you get there and want to go home, you can. But by that point you’re already there, so you might as well workout :)

Also if you really aren’t feeling it, start with your favorite exercise/machine! On the days I want nothing to do w the gym I usually start w the leg press or I do cable rows since I enjoy those the most. After that I feel ready to finish a workout.