We know that exercising regularly has many benefits for our overall health such as reducing stress and anxiety, increasing mobility, and better sleep. Yet we all have those days where the motivation to exercise just isn’t there. When it comes to sticking to a routine, a positive mindset is key. Research has shown that repeating affirmations reinforces positive self-view and can help elicit behavior changes (such as getting off your phone and going to that workout class you wanted to try). So before you decide to skip your next workout, try repeating a few of the following affirmations to feel motivated and confident when hitting the gym, an at-home yoga session, or your favorite fitness class. You’ll not only feel more motivated and skip fewer workouts, but you may even work harder, lift more, run faster, or feel more confident.
30 Motivating Affirmations to Repeat Before a Workout
- I am strong.
- Exercise gives me energy.
- I am excited for my workout.
- I am powerful.
- Abundant energy flows through me.
- I can do anything I set my mind to.
- I welcome exercise into my routine.
- I feel great and grounded.
- I will have an amazing workout today.
- I radiate good health.
- I am powerful.
- My workout is revitalizing.
- I am proud of my body.
- I deserve to feel healthy and vibrant.
- I honor my body by moving it in ways that feel good to me.
- Exercise helps me relax.
- I am resilient.
- My mind is focused.
- I am filled with energy.
- I am grateful for my body’s capabilities.
- I am confident and motivated.
- I can do hard things.
- I am enough.
- I am inspired to improve my health.
- I release negative mindsets that prevent me from working out.
- My body is ready to exercise.
- I can choose how this workout will go.
- I am capable of showing up for myself.
- I choose to exercise for myself.
- I am fierce and confident in pursuit of my fitness and health goals.
