How to Find Fitness Motivation When Nothing Seems to Work | Ep 230

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Are you having trouble staying motivated with your fitness goals? Do you start strong, only to lose momentum after a few weeks? Are you wondering why discipline and willpower never seem to be enough?
Philip (@witsandweights) dives into the psychology of motivation and the hidden forces that drive our behaviors. You’ll learn why relying on willpower isn’t a sustainable strategy and discover seven types of motivation to help you stay on track long-term. From internal motivators like intrinsic enjoyment to external motivators like social support, Philip covers how to identify your primary drivers and create an environment that fosters lasting motivation. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking to reignite your passion, this gives you the tools to build systems for success that don’t depend on fleeting discipline. Find out how to use multiple sources of motivation to crush your goals without relying on willpower alone.
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Today, you’ll learn all about:
1:19 Holly's (listener) question
2:29 Why willpower isn’t enough for long-term motivation
4:15 Seven types of motivation explained
9:00 A client's story about motivation
14:14 How to identify your primary motivators
17:10 Tips for creating a motivating environment
19:15 How action can spark motivation and using the "motivation wave"
22:04 Outro
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Chapters

1. How to Find Fitness Motivation When Nothing Seems to Work | Ep 230 (00:00:00)

2. Holly's (listener) question (00:01:19)

3. Why willpower isn’t enough for long-term motivation (00:02:29)

4. Seven types of motivation explained (00:04:15)

5. A client's story about motivation (00:09:00)

6. How to identify your primary motivators (00:14:14)

7. Tips for creating a motivating environment (00:17:10)

8. How action can spark motivation and how to ride the "motivation wave" (00:19:15)