8 Empowering Workout Quotes To Get You Motivated

We’d like to make a formal apology to Mondays. We put too much pressure on you, our expectations are too high, sometimes we don’t even look forward to seeing you and we’re often disappointed in you if things don’t go to plan. 

But as sincere as our apology might be, there’s no denying there’s also something about the first day of a new week that we just LOVE. It smells like a fresh start, a chance to get your A into G, and a kick in the pants to get cracking on building those healthy habits you know would level up your life.

Starting your week with a workout - either at home or in the gym - has so many benefits, such as boosting your mood, giving you a sense of accomplishment, and ticking off some of your movement goals straight off the mark.

The start of the week is also the perfect time to schedule your workouts and figure out where in your week you have time for exercise amongst your other priorities — if you're a member of Sweat, you can use the Planner feature in the app to do this.

Whether you have a consistent workout schedule or are just getting started, it's not always easy to find the motivation for another week of working out. These quotes for Monday motivation can help to remind you how far you've come, or why you started your fitness journey in the first place. 

If you’re needing an extra boost, here are a few other ways to dial up your Monday motivation:

• Find a workout buddy to exercise with, or simply someone to hold you accountable and encourage you!

• Set yourself some achievable goals for the week that excite you and celebrate every tiny win

• Know your why - without a clear reason why fitness is important to you, sticking with it can get tough!

• Have a good night’s sleep on Sunday to maximise your  energy

• If you’re not feeling up to a workout, perhaps a morning walk (or even a Hot Girl Walk!) could be exactly what you need to lift your spirits

8 quotes to motivate you on Monday

It’s important to have strategies in place for the times you struggle to find motivation and for some people, a few powerful words can be jet fuel. Use these quotes to find the fitness motivation you need to move into your week with a positive mindset and keep working hard towards your fitness goals.

“The key to success is to start before you’re ready.”

Waiting for the perfect moment to start? Spoiler: it doesn’t exist. As Kayla Itsines says, it will always feel impossible to start if you’re always waiting for the perfect conditions. Start now, as you are, and let progress meet you along the way.

“Truth is, you will never feel fully ready and there will never be a perfect time. There will also always be setbacks, and things that don't go right, but that's part of it and you keep going!”

“Once you start, then that's where the magic happens. The best time for you to begin is right now as you are!”

When you start a new health and fitness journey it’s important to remember you are not alone — there are plenty of fitness beginners with questions, just like you! Reaching out to others who are at a similar point in their own journey can help you get an idea of what you can expect along the way and find the motivation to move again when a new week starts. 

“You can’t get where you want to be by remaining where you are.” 

Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone. We know how hard it can be to try something new or push yourself to new limits, but that’s where you’re going to see yourself grow.

Ask yourself: What can I do today that will get me even a little bit closer to where I want to be and how I want to feel? Perhaps it’s drinking more water, choosing a workout program that aligns with your fitness goals, or eating more fruit and veg. Challenge yourself and believe you can do it - you truly don’t know what you’re capable of until you try.

“I can and I will.”

Your mindset shapes your results. The next time self-doubt creeps in (we are all our own harshest critics), flip the script and repeat this mantra. Speak to yourself like you would a friend - with belief and confidence, not criticism.

Soon enough you'll be saying - I can and I did.

“Be stronger than your excuses.” 

There will always be reasons to skip today’s session. Be better than them. Every time you choose action over excuses, you strengthen not just your body but your discipline.

“Be better than the excuses and barriers you might put up, because there is no better time than now to start working towards your goals!” says Kayla.

“A year from now you’ll wish you had started today.”

Visualise the version of you that exists 12 months from now — strong, confident, consistent. What would your life look like? How would you feel? Get specific with your vision, then realise that she’s built on the decisions you make today. Start small, keep showing up and trust that the transformation will happen.

“We’ll never know our full potential unless we push ourselves to find it.”

All of us have so much untapped potential just waiting to be unlocked, and the only way to bring it to life is to take action and challenge yourself. Old ways won’t open new doors.

“If you don't push yourself beyond what you are already good at, you will never know what your potential is!” says Kayla.

In a few years’ time, you want to look back and be proud of all the times you stepped out of your comfort zone and discovered what you’re truly capable of. So, what are you going to do today?

“Do something today you will be proud of tomorrow.”

Making progress towards your goals doesn’t always happen in leaps and bounds - it happens in small moments and tiny daily actions.

Don’t let the space between you and your goals scare you away from taking a step today - whatever it might be! Hit your step target, get into bed earlier, or set yourself up for the day with a nutritious breakfast. Every little decision adds up.

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” 

Remember how good it feels to complete something you once thought you couldn’t? That’s your proof. You’ve done hard things before, and you can do them again.

Whether you’re looking to get up an hour earlier to go for a morning walk, complete a workout, or make yourself nourishing meals at home, committing to a healthy routine can all seem like a mammoth task. That is, until it’s done. And the feeling of accomplishment afterwards? Unbeatable. 

Save these quotes for daily fitness motivation!

Keep your favourite quotes somewhere you’ll see them — your lock screen, your fridge, your planner, or your mirror. A quick glance can remind you how far you’ve come and give you that nudge to keep going.

Because with the right mindset and a little motivation, every day can feel like a fresh, strong start.