What is some good advice on getting motivated to start working out?
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Use the buddy system.  Have a friend say that they will work out with you when you do and eat healthy with you. That way you dont feel alone and overwelmed because you have a partner.  \n\nMotivate each other to push harder each day and set a goal and make sure each one reaches their goal.
64543
Eat healthier..change you r lifestyle.  Make exercise a habit and a part of your life.  That is the only way.  Get a workout buddy for motivation.
692669
There are many things, to me the most effective way is to continually change my workouts, always do something different, this will also speed up your goals. Many people need someone to workout with (Personally others annoy me) so find a partner or hire a personal trainer. \n\nRemember you have a goal so it is up to you to find your way of getting there. I surround myself with those with similar interest which keeps me focused.
103118
When you get inspired, start right then.  Don't put it off until tomorrow.  You said you already have a plan, so just pick it up and do it.  If you can, find a friend or family member to be your workout buddy.  When you have someone else involved, you're less likely to skip a workout.  For more motivation, cut out some pictures or articles from the fitness magazine that inspire you.  Tape them up on the fridge or somewhere that you go when you are putting off working out.  You'll see them and be inspired again.
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Find a good gym with a fitness trainer and listen to what they have to say. A combination of wieght training and cardio workouts will get you in shape in no time. It is good to start out with some instruction. Most gyms will have someone who can get you on the right track for a reasonable amount.
131442
GO TO THE GYM...IT WORKS
904440
work out get in shape  get friends to help you.
639866
Working out does stink and takes determination.  But, the reality is if you are truly unhappy enough you will do it regardless. Once you make the decision to do it, you will feel so much better.  Its a very tood feeling once you've accomplished a goal.  Just remember with weight training that muscle weighs more than fat, so you may look better and weight a little more.  Measure inches, not pounds and incorporate cardio.  Good luck
875092
well what you do is you find a gym to work out at and then you find a friend to join you to help with your motivation.not saying that the friend would go everytime cause she may be slack and lazy but ya never know............
904829
Exercise doesn't have to be done in the gym....you can do sit-ups and push-ups, squats and lunges while watching TV instead of just sitting on the couch. Find an activity you like...depending on where you live maybe take your dogs for a hike instead of just a walk around the neighborhood. If you like playing sports try joining a community recreational team. If you do want to go to the gym and get a resistance training program together, you can join some of the classes after work on the days you don't go to school. Most gyms offer aerobic classes for free. If you have the extra money I would definitely recommend a trainer. It does cost some money, but it is definitely motivating. You have someone with you cheering you on, making sure you are doing exercises correctly, and holding you accountable to make it into the gym. Or you can go onto sites like craigslist.com and put an ad for a workout partner in your area. As for motivation...if you find something you enjoy doing you will be far more motivated in exercising than if you are forcing yourself to do something just because it is exercise.
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Always try to do the right thing.\n\nDoesn't alway work out, but at least you tried.
938636
Join the club, my friend!  :o)\n\nThe best advice I've heard is to find an activity you enjoy that will get you moving.  Exercise doesn't have to be boring workouts or weight lifting.  It could be dancing, walking, bike riding, swimming, tennis or anything you would enjoy doing.  It's also best to have someone to do it with so you stay motivated.
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Having a friend join you is often the best way to make working out more enjoyable.  Friends also act as a motivator when you start getting that 'I'll just skip a day' feeling.  You should also consider checking out a few different workout tapes.  There are numerous different styles and techniques out there and one might be more enjoyable for you.  They all work, if you do them consistently.
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First, don't set your weight goal that high.  Take baby steps.  Often, beginners just hurt themselves by pulling too much weight, working out too much, or using incorrect form.\n\nThen remember to stretch all your muscles correctly before and after you exercise.  Also, you might want to warm up with five minutes of cardio, such as a light jog.\n\nUsually, a beginner should try for repetitions of about 10-12 per set.  Then do about two to three sets of exercises for each major muscle group.  You should do each repetition with perfect form.  Each rep should last about four to five seconds in total, with two seconds in the first part (e.g. pulling down), one second holding the exercise at that point, and two seconds on the part where you let the weight go back to its original position.  Make sure you don't drop your weights or let go abruptly.  Make sure you do a full rep in correct form.  By the twelfth rep, you should still be able to do the correct form, but you shouldn't be able to do any more reps using proper form until rested.  Take a minute break between sets.\n\nAlso, don't work out the same muscle groups every single day.  What I do is upper body on one day and cardio on the alternate day.  DO NOT START WITH FREE WEIGHTS.  Start with the machines.  It's a lot easier for beginners to do proper form with machines than free weights.  After a month or two, maybe you can then go onto free weights.  Ask an employee at the gym for a walk-through on all of the machines.\n\nLastly, if you increase your weights too quickly, you won't gain muscles as fast because you'll probably be using incorrect form.  Usually if I'm using machines, I increase my weights by one level every week or two (If I'm using machines, I increase the weights by five pounds each arm every week or two).  However, if you are struggling with the new weight, don't be afraid to go back to the old weight.  The important thing is form.\n\nBy the way, if you have taken a break from working out for a while, don't go back to the weights that you were using before.  Use lighter weights, because you don't want to pull anything.  Working out is a gradual process; you have your whole life to stay healthy.  That's the main reason to work out.  DON'T TAKE STEROIDS.
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First, ask yourself why you want to exercise.  The next steps depend on your answer.  Say you want to fit into a certain dress for a party or something.  Keep the dress somewhere you will see it all of the time.  If its to just to be healthier, first only get food that will be good for you.  I've never actually done this, but I've heard keeping an exercising journal is helpful.  You just write down what you did for they day, what you've eaten, how you felt after exercising.  Look at what you wrote from the day before and try to keep of with that, and increase what you did a little.  Another way to make yourself want to work out is by rewarding yourself afterward.  Say you love a certain food that is fattening or whatever.  If you tell yourself "If I run for 2 miles today, I can have a slice of cake." You don't have to run two miles or have the cake, but fill in whatever you want.  I hope this helps and good luck!
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Go to a gym and try some classes first and see what you like. You may like pilates but you don't work up a sweat. I am exactly the same but found I was great at strength type classes. For some diversity try: \nspin - cycle classes\nboxing\ncircuit classes\nweights\ncardio - rowing, stepper, x-trainer, running\n\nDon't give up get a membership for a month or week or ask for some passes and found what suits you. It maybe that you join a gym instead cause you get more motivated when people around you are also striving to reach their goals.
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First of all, you need attitude to do exercise. Humans usually want to do something, but lack of positive attitude towards exercise brings always in saying "Nah, I'll do it next month" and it never arrives that month.\n\nSo, I'll suggest you to do:\n\n1.- Attitude.\n2.- Choose a sport or exercise to do it regularly.\n3.- Set goals ( If you choose running, running 5 miles straight within a month or another realistic goal according to yourself ).\n4.- Buy books or visit specialized web sites accordingly to the sport or exercise you choose to do ( Returning to the running example, you might go to runners.com ).\n5.- Your attitude must gain strength in order not to leave because your bones will sore due to the exercise, or you want to sleep or something else.