Read These Workout Quotes the Next Time You Need Motivation to Exercise

From Cosmopolitan

If there’s one thing I know in life, it’s that “work it, make it, do it, mix it, harder, better, faster, stronger,” may be the only words that can get me to do another squat rep. (TYSM for the fitspo banger, Kanye.)

But if “Stronger” hasn’t been your jam since 2007, there’s a whole side of social media dedicated to hyping you up for a workout when you have zero motivation.

And accessing this side of the Internet is actually easy peasy. It starts with following body positive activists, curating a solid workout playlist, and then reading through a bunch of inspiring workout quotes, which pretty much all exist on platforms like Instagram.

So to help you on your journey from couch to vinyasa queen, here’s a list of le best workout quotes to motivate you. (Oh, and if you don’t want to get out of your bed because, hi, Grey's Anatomy, there's a workout for that too.)

1. "A spark of inspiration starts a fire of possibilities. Don’t be afraid to go after whatever sets your soul on fire" —Heidi Somers

2. "Opportunities are always there, you just have to be willing to put in the work for a better and brighter future." —Chontel Duncan

3. "Sometimes forced change is a good thing because it forces us to dig deeper, be stronger, and get creative." —Cassey Ho

4. "You are responsible for your happiness. In fact, you create it. You attract it. You manifest it. You are the architect of your reality. You choose your thoughts, your perceptions, and your reaction to external forces. You possess all of the tools needed to expand your awareness, to orchestrate the evolution of your consciousness, to choose happiness, to choose love. You are that powerful. Create the life you deserve. Vibrate love." —Jeanette Jenkins

5. "Stop wishing. Start doing. And next time you fix your lips to say 'I wish...' perhaps consider replacing it with 'I will...'"—Lita Lewis

6. "Movement should be fun. It should be something you enjoy. It should be something that makes you feel good, not allows you to question your worth." —Gabby Male

7. "Step into your own light and you’ll find yourself a whole new path." —Angie Coleman

8. "Maybe it’s time to just let all of yourself be there. Maybe you were born for this shit. Just because you didn’t know something yesterday doesn’t mean you can’t learn it today. You cannot pretend your way into the future. The trembles are more important than any moment of stillness. Maybe you can just fall down backwards and trust that you’ll pick your ass up again on the other side." —Jessamyn

9. "The best weight you'll ever lose is the weight of other people's opinions." —Anna Victoria

10. "The best way to love your body is to appreciate what it does for you. Focus on that and nourish it with nutritious food, exercise, and rest." —Emily Skye

11. "The best revenge is no revenge. Move on. Be happy." —Ashley Joi

12. "Take the first step by decluttering your mind, making mends with your thoughts, and knowing that each one of us can make this world a better place. As the great Mahatma Gandhiji said 'Be the change you wish to see around you.' It starts with you!"—Yasmin Karachiwala

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