Additional motivation for bodybuilding and progress in training.

In our previous articles, we have repeatedly dwelled on issues of bodybuilding motivation. For example, we examined in detail and learned the basic methods of stimulation, such as:

1. A clear positive example (photos, videos, literature, online publications);
2. Healthy competition, adrenaline, excitement, thirst for championship in the competition;
3. Experienced coach or smart sparring partner;
4. Victory and an already achieved result, motivating for further work;
5. Dream, hope, deep faith.

An experienced psychologist also helped us get a good incentive, who provided us with a whole range of techniques to gain faith in what we started, and not for a day or two, but for a long period, calculated in years... Well, it’s time to delve even deeper into the topic. And in this article you will find additional motivation for bodybuilding, as well as new psychological techniquesthat will help you better focus on your desire to train; they will qualitatively stimulate your progress in training.

We offer you five simple, but extremely effective actions that will provide food for the soul, will ignite your mind, and give strength and energy like nothing else.

1. Listen to quality, good, favorite music. Properly selected music, and at the right time, can improve your mood. Music touches the soul and helps to concentrate thoughts in a positive direction. She gives inspiration for great things. I think you yourself clearly know when and what kind of music you need. Always have it at hand. And as the great bodybuilder Francis Benfatto said: “Training in the gym without music is like taking a sip from an exhaust pipe, instead of taking a deep breath before diving.”
2. Read a good one literature and online resources. In fact, good literature is right before your eyes right now! We hope that our site provides you with comprehensive information on fitness and bodybuilding issues, and also effectively inspires you to further train with weights. In general, read as much as possible and whenever possible. Regular reading has a great effect on your thinking abilities, as it can take you from a reality full of problems and stress to a completely different world. Reading drives away negative thoughts and feelings and awakens fresh ideas. Also, don’t forget about the currently popular audiobooks. I bet you spend a lot of time behind the wheel every year. Why waste your precious time?
3. Meditate. This is the simplest, but extremely effective remedy. It doesn't require a lot of time. Start with just 10 minutes, even if you can’t call it meditation in the full sense of the word. It is enough if you sit relaxed, breathe deeply, and also pray. My favorite coach called it “holy time.”

   Once you have found a suitable time and place for meditation, focus primarily on proper breathing. Inhale - exhale; inhale - exhale. Let your thoughts fly free. Don't force them. Just look at them from the outside. At the same time, your brain will figure out what to think about. For a high-quality restoration of peace and clarity of thoughts, 10 minutes is enough, but if you like it, you can stay in this enchanting state for much longer. Exercise for at least a few days in a row, and you will experience indescribable sensations that will no longer allow you to miss a day.

4. Let's ourselves increased physical activity. Yes, this article is about mental preparation, but physical exercise is also an integral part of this process. Even if you feel stress, anxiety, irritation and other negative emotions, just come to the gym and pump yourself up properly. You will immediately feel how endorphin slowly spreads throughout your body, washing away the negative sediment from your soul. After a good physical workout, the brain is always cleared and put in the right place.
5. Train your self-awarenessto counter false beliefs and negative thoughts. It is very easy to slip into negativity, especially if this has been your habit for many years. But by making a clear commitment, get rid of this tendency, and gradually transform from a skeptic to an infectious optimist. Perform the following gentle exercises consistently throughout the day and you will quickly notice positive results:

2. Look for positive people. What if your best friend is the saddest person in the world? Try to notice positive and successful individuals in your environment and get to know them better. They will be able to lift your spirits at the right time and guide you in the right direction.
3. Find your trigger within yourself. Whenever you have a negative thought or do something wrong, give yourself a signal, such as putting a coin in the piggy bank or doing something else that reminds you of what you are striving for and what you want to achieve. At the same time, try to find a personal trigger that causes negative emotions in you. Perhaps it is a specific person or event, or maybe it is political news - in a word, any phenomenon that upsets or depresses you. Having found the cause, you can understand its essence, and also figure out how to eliminate it.
4. Collect funny inspirational quotes, proverbs and aphorisms. It is important to understand that motivation comes from those who know how to motivate. And the right wise thought, contained in a succinct phrase or sentence, is exactly what we need for additional stimulation...