The bum day survival kit

Some days the only thing between you and a productive workout is a lack of energy and motivation. So, here are 10 pick-me-ups to help revive your drive!

Have a fight song

1. As I’ve mentioned before, the right music can really motivate you to give that extra push during a workout. Find your go to song that excites you and makes you want to give it everything you’ve got.  I’m sure we’re all familiar with this one now, but for the sake of making an example…  Stronger by Kanye West

Remember to refuel (tips from Livestrong)

Image by D.H. Parks (Flickr)

2. Drink plenty of water, proper hydration will give you the energy you need during a workout.

3. Don’t eat too close to a workout, but do have something about an hour before hand.

4. Fruits, nuts and half a whole wheat turkey sandwich are all suggested power snacks.

5. Depending on the activity, you may want to keep a sports drink or sports gel handy to keep you going.

Words Of Encouragement

6. “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” -  Og Mandino

7. “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” – Wayne Dyer

8. “A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time – pills or stairs.”  – Joan Welsh

9. “Either you run the day or the day runs you.” – Jim Ron

Keep A Token

10. At Baltimore Fit Body Boot Camp we have a motto, “Be Unstoppable”. Whenever you get tired of trying this is a visual reminder of the commitment we’ve made to our health and reaching our goals (just ask for a band next time you stop in).

Commited to your fitness success,

Jeff Sherman