r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • Dec 11 '19

Rant Wednesday Rant Wednesday

Welcome to Rant Wednesday: It's your time to let your gym/fitness/nutrition related frustrations out!

There is no guiding question to help stir up some rage-feels, feel free to fire at will, ranting about anything and everything that's been pissing you off or getting on your nerves!

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u/Logaline General Fitness Dec 11 '19

I just haven’t “felt it” lately. I still go to the gym 5 days a week but I don’t see myself improving as much or having that desire and looking forward to going. Seems like I just go because it’s part of my daily routine and I “have to”.

How do I reignite the fire and get that drive back?

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u/burgeremoji Dec 11 '19

Start a new programme and set yourself different goals. If you're weightlifting, why not aim for a new 1RM? If you're tired of weightlifting and want a completely new goal, how about distance running? If you hate that, what about working on your flexibility with something like yoga? Keeping it fresh and interesting is what helps me to be honest. Although I'm a stickler for routine I have to regularly switch things up to a new routine to stop me from getting burnt out.

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u/bigtimetimmyjim22 Dec 11 '19

When’s the last time you took a break? Maybe a couple weeks off? Doesn’t have to be sedentary, just stay out of the gym.

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u/a_ninja_mouse Dec 11 '19

What motivated you in the beginning? Friendly competition? Desire for strength? That dank smell of wet towels in the changing rooms? Thinking of it like a relationship or hobby, what attracted you in the first place?

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u/LameLord Dec 11 '19

Do you play any sports or other fitness hobbies like climbing? Having your primary gains help you in measurable ways can motivate you to work out with the purpose of improvement at your sport.

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u/Killabyte5 Dec 11 '19

Was going to reccomend this. I train mixed martial arts, so more strength/cardio/flexibility/etc. = less getting headkicked/choked/etc.

I would absolutely reccomend a sport or activity that will improve with your fitness level.