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For the rest of us, finding the motivation to finish that last set of burpees isn't so easy. There are plenty of distractions keeping us from fulfilling our full fitness potential. That top level might not be a set of six-pack abs or a 400-pound bench press; just putting the work in when you want to quit can be enough.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, it's become even harder to stick to a solid routine. With most gyms closed, the fitness world for most of us has shifted to at-home or outdoor workouts. And it's forced us to self-motivate even more as we've found alternative workout routines.
So when you don't feel like you can finish another rep, or when you just don't want to get up for that 5 a.m. wakeup call, just remember these words of wisdom from some of the fittest men who have ever walked the earth. These 30 quotes will help you to power through the pain, inspiring you to be the best version of you possible.
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The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion.
"There is no magic pill" - Arnold Schwarzenegger, seven-time Mr. Olympia
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Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns
"I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses."
Kobe Bryant, 5-time NBA Championship winner
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'The Sport Of Fitness Has Arrived' Campaign Launch
"In training, you listen to your body. In competition, you tell your body to shut up. - Rich Froning Jr., CrossFit Games champion
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You shall gain, but you shall pay with sweat, blood, and vomit. - Pavel Tsatsouline, chairman of StrongFirst and father of the modern kettlebell movement
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Theres no secret formula. I lift heavy, work hard, and aim to be the best. - Ronnie Coleman, eight-time Mr. Olympia
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The Titan Games - Season 1
If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied. - Dwayne The Rock Johnson, actor and pro wrestler
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'Logan' Premiere In Tokyo
There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop blaming other people for how you feel or the misfortunes in your life. You cant go through life obsessing about what might have been. - Hugh Jackman, actor and member of the 1000-pound lift club
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'Creed II' New York Premiere
Success is usually the culmination of controlling failure. - Sylvester Stallone, actor
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Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers
Dont be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed. - LeBron James, three-time NBA Championship winner
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Miami Dolphins v Houston Texans
I will sacrifice whatever is necessary to be the best. - J.J. Watt, defensive end for the Houston Texans
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Most people give up right before the big break comes dont let that person be you. - Michael Boyle, performance coach to the 2013 World Series Championship Red Sox and owner of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
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AC Milan v Juventus - Italian Serie A
I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve not only to please the coach and the fans but also to feel satisfied with myself. - Cristiano Ronaldo, forward for Juventus and captain of the Portuguese National Soccer Team
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The Brent Shapiro Foundation Summer Spectacular - Arrivals
Youre going to have to let it hurt. Let it suck. The harder you work, the better you will look. Your appearance isnt parallel to how heavy you lift, its parallel to how hard you work. - Joe Manganiello, actor and one of the 100 Fittest Men of All Time
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New Orleans Saints v Cincinnati Bengals
"You have to push past your perceived limits, push past that point you thought was as far as you can go. - Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and 2010 Super Bowl MVP
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Denver Broncos v Baltimore Ravens
If you aint pissed off for greatness, that just means youre okay with being mediocre. - Ray Lewis, two-time Super Bowl Champion and NFL Hall of Famer
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You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits. - Michael Phelps, swimmer and 18-time Olympic gold medalist
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NCIS: Los Angeles
When you have a clear vision of your goal, its easier to take the first step toward it. - L.L. Cool J., rapper and actor
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117th Boston Marathon
We run for the people who think they cant. - Dick Hoyt, retired Lt. Colonel from the Air National Guard who pushes his quadriplegic son through over 1,000 marathons, triathlons, and Ironman races.
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"I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration, and took the time necessary to learn karate and became a world champion. - Chuck Norris, martial artist and actor
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Your health account, your bank account, theyre the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out. Exercise is king and nutrition is queen. Together you have a kingdom. - Jack LaLanne, bodybuilder known as the Godfather of Fitness
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Port of Tauranga Half Ironman
"To keep winning, I have to keep improving. - Craig Alexander, Ironman World Champion
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Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. - Michael Jordan, 6-time NBA Championship winner
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I know that if I set my mind to something, even if people are saying I cant do it, I will achieve it.
- David Beckham, internationally renowned former soccer player
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Tough Mudder Muscle Beach
We must appreciate and never underestimate our own inner power. - Noah Galloway, former Army Ranger and 2014 Ultimate Mens Health Guy
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"I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was."
Muhammad Ali, champion boxer
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Golden State Warriors Media Day
If you take time to realize what your dream is and what you really want in life no matter what it is, whether its sports or in other fields you have to realize that there is always work to do, and you want to be the hardest working person in whatever you do, and you put yourself in a position to be successful. And you have to have a passion about what you do.
Stephen Curry, 3-time NBA Championship winner
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Los Angeles Kings v Edmonton Oilers
You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.
Wayne Gretzky, 4-time Stanley Cup winner
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French Open Tennis. Roland-Garros 2019.
Enduring means accepting. Accepting things as they are and not as you would wish them to be, and then looking ahead, not behind.
Rafael Nadal, 19-time Grand Slam winner
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New York's Babe Ruth
It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.
Babe Ruth, Hall of Fame MLB player