13 Motivational #Fitspo Quotes from Rio-Bound Olympians to Fuel Your Next Workout
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Exercise can be daunting. Even though we know physical activity makes us feel amazing and Elle Woods taught us long ago that endorphins make us happy, it can still be tough to pull ourselves away from an OITNB binge or skip happy hour for a spin session. That's where a healthy dose of #fitspo comes in and who better to provide us with that than some of the greatest athletes in the world: Olympians.
As the Road to Rio winds down, Olympic athletes are pushing themselves harder and harder and, thankfully, sharing some of their most motivational one liners on Twitter. We've rounded up some of those quotes to help push your workout to the next level. Keep scrolling to find out what inspires Olympians to get moving.
Simone Biles
-- Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) July 8, 2016
Claressa Shields
Real hustlers move in silence, not going to tell you my every move or announce it. Just wait and watch! BOOM!!
-- ClaressaT-rexShields (@Claressashields) June 28, 2016
Elena Pirozhkova
The days you feel too sore and tired to get up, are the days that matter the most in training
-- elena pirozhkova (@e_pirozhkova) June 28, 2016
Carlin Isles
The mind is turning, but we know we got to keep on running!! @pbake11 #racehorses #sandiego #roadtorio pic.twitter.com/t0UTz8HbOo
-- Carlin Isles (@Carlin_Isles) June 22, 2016
Nick Delpopolo
Let your journey to redemption define you #RioRedemption pic.twitter.com/CUBWjgI1nM
-- Nick Delpopolo (@NickforGold) July 18, 2016
Jordan Burroughs
Great morning workout with two absolute studs! Thanks for grinding with me boys. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/vHEVvY7JXN
-- Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) July 19, 2016
Maggie Steffens
PRs today from the women of @USAWP Still improving pre Rio! Back Squat 120 kg & Deadlift 125 kg #RedWhiteBLUE pic.twitter.com/zsPl3L3pCI
-- Maggie Steffens (@maggiesteffens) July 19, 2016
Ray Looze
@USASwimming Olympic team 19 days out of @Rio2016_en & getting stronger by the day! @swimswamnews #StrengthInNumbers pic.twitter.com/bLgui4oQQT
-- Ray Looze (@IURayLooze) July 18, 2016
Sarah Robles
Work hard, work hard, work hard!
-- Sarah Robles (@roblympian) July 16, 2016
Jenny Arthur
As a young girl collecting topps cards, never in a million years would I imagine having one of my own. pic.twitter.com/zVVOPJzm9I
-- Jenny Arthur (@jlarthur2016) July 18, 2016
Janay Deloach
Who cares if you're tired...Get it done#MondayMotivation
-- Janay DeLoach (@JanayDeLoach) July 18, 2016
We're feeling motivated already!
