20 Fitness Motivational Quotes With Images
There are days when a new fitness wardrobe is enough motivation to hit the gym and then there are some days when you need the best fitness motivational quotes to remind you why you have to stay on top of your fitness game. Regardless of your current mental state, you have to bring your A-game every. single. day to the gym! No excuses.
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There is power in words and if you are looking for fitness inspiration, you have come to the right place because these fitness motivational quotes will help you dig deeper.
They will get you off the couch when you don’t feel like exercising and motivate you to give all that you have got till you reach your fitness goals.
These are 20 of the best fitness motivational quotes; some are funny, some are blunt and some are just what you need to hear, you badass you!
20 Fitness Motivational Quotes
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“When you feel like quitting, remember why you started.” – Unknown
2. “A well-built physique is a status symbol. It reflects you worked hard for it, no money can buy it.
You cannot borrow it, you cannot inherit it, you cannot steal it. You cannot hold onto it without constant work.
It shows discipline, it shows self-respect, it shows patience, work ethic and passion. That is why I do what I do.”-Arnold Schwarzenegger
3. “Don’t half-ass anything. Whatever you do, always use your full ass.”- Unknown
4. “Overcome the notion that you must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary.” – Uta Hagen
5. “Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the determined.”–Uknown
6. “There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level.” Bruce Lee
7. “Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision.”- Muhammad Ali
Bodybuilding Motivational Quotes
8. “I don’t just lift the weights, the weights lift me.”- Unknown
9. “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”- Arnold Schwarzenegger
10. “Discipline is just choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”- Unknown
11. “Just remember, you can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
12. “Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. Hard is what makes it great.” – A League of Their Own.
13. “Just because you got a flat tire doesn’t mean you should pop the other three. One mistake doesn’t mean you have to sabotage the rest of your day.”- Unknown“
14. “If you want to lose weight in certain places, stop eating in certain places.” – Unknown
15. “You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face.” – Gatorade ad
16. “Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.” –Venus Williams
17. “What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” – Socrates
18. “One bad meal won’t make you fat just like one good meal won’t make you lean.” – Unknown
19. “Don’t work 8 hours for a company then go home and not work on your own goals. You’re not tired, you’re uninspired.”- Unknown
20. “You can’t cheat the grind. It knows how much you have invested, it won’t give you anything you haven’t worked for.”- Uknown
What are some of your favourite fitness motivational quotes? Share in the comment section.
Susan Chanda is a professional content writer/journalist with over 20 years’ experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing management from University of South Africa and a diploma in Journalism and Public relations.
Susan has been writing evidence based fitness and health articles since 2016 for Fitness Chat, and is a certified fitness trainer, and diet and nutrition coach.
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I definitely need these motivational images when it comes to getting into the mood to work out again x
I am glad you like them x
Hard is what it makes it all great! So true! Been working out since a year and although i have my ups and downs, nothing can beat the feeling that comes after working out!
I love quotes like this! I have an empowerment pinterest board and some of these would fit right in on it!
Please do share as the images were made with the Pinterest graphic size and will fit right in 🙂
These quotes came at the perfect time for me! I’m struggling to get motivated although I know I’ve got to be in a bikini in little over a month:(
These quotes are really motivating and many of them can be applied to more than just fitness as well. I find that motivational quotes and images can really help you when you are struggling to find the determination to start or continue something x
oh I am going to save some of these on my motivational quote board so inspiring (love the if you want to lose weight in certain places stop eating in certain places haha!) xx
Great selection. I think there will be one to resonate with everyone.
Love the quotes they are very motivational and great to keep in mind when training. Loved the half-ass one made me giggle 😉
I need to print these quotes out and stick on my forehead. lol I need more motivation in my life. xx
The first one is something that I remind myself every day. When I am having a tough day, I remind myself of all the reasons I began in the first place. You can apply it to a lot of things in life.
Love these! I’m really struggling with motivation at the moment so thanks for sharing x
The Muhammad Ali quote stuck a chord with my mummy. It’s not all about where you are it’s where you want to go x
I am feeling so de-motivated and sluggish at the moment so seeing these images will hopefully pump me into action!
There are so many good inspirational quotes. I love reading through them every once in a while 🙂
Love this post, very motivational pictures!
i’m so glad i’m reading thos today! i’m sat here thinking i need to get myself to the gym and workout but not really got the motivation. now i’m going to finish off my little project and get myself to that gym!!
Thes quotes are so motivational and inspiring! I feel like I can conquer this Monday! Thanks for the inspo!
I love so many of these and I too would find them very inspirational. I will be sharing these with my daughter who is gym mad at the moment x
I love so many of these and I too would find them very inspirational. I will be sharing these with my daughter who is gym mad at the moment x
LOVE THIS POST!! I always think that I’m further forward now than I was when I started and keep my goals in sight just like the first quote xxx
I find some of these quite harsh, but do agree with the power of motivational words.
That is interesting. What exactly is harsh about them?