I just posted a rarely talked about subject in the bodybuilding world, "Why do you REALLY work out?" I posted a picture and a few of my lady friends and I before our adventure in Toronto Saturday night. This is just one of the reasons that motivates me to work out :)
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I am going to be frank with you.
In return, I ask you to be frank with me.
No B.S. I have been in the fitness world managing fitness clubs, selling personal training, selling gym memberships and personal training for over six years so I've asked (literally) thousands of new members about why they work out.
My radar is fully dialed in to sniff out any B.S. answers. Ready?
What motivates you to work out?
Why in the world do you bother lifting weights? Why would any person bother with going to a gym?
If you said anything to extent of "improve my blood pressure," "releive stress," or "set a good example," I'm not buying it. I call these logical motivators. There is nothing wrong with those motivators and I agree those are excellent side benefits but let's get real. I asked you to be frank with me. You don't hit the gym multiple hours a week to improve your health profile.
You work out for emotional and irrational reasons.
You work out so you can attract an attractive person. Let's face it, sexy people date sexy people. This requires you to have a physique that looks good in clothes and even better naked.
I think every man knows that to some degree, "bigger is better" in the hunt for improving your body for physical attraction. And make no mistake about it, the underlying message of every media message is "the better you look" the more action you get from the ladies… plain and simple.
Guess why this message is spread and not logical reasons? Because emotional reasons tug on your heart string and your heart string is attached to your wallet.
I am all for getting you to discover your irrational motivators if the side effect is consistent action.
It's true…the combination of well-proportioned muscle mass and minimal body fat is a sign of reproductive fitness and shows that you have more testosterone than the other guy (even if you don't). I don't care how many "art of attraction" books you've read - if she's looking for an adrenaline rush ride in a sports car and you look like a beaten down Pinto, then it doesn't matter what you do or say, she's not going to be interested.
Admitting That Looking Good Naked Is Your Motivator Is Not The Point Of This Post…
If we took a survey I am confident that looking good naked and hooking up is the most irrational and emotional desire that someone has for working out. I know people work out for other reasons but I would declare this the winner. Bare minimum, you want the most attractive lady at your work or school to think of you as the "go-to-guy" when she needs someone to help her move her furniture.
What Is A Irrational and Emotional Motivator?
Here are some examples:
* Not having girls notice you while you walk through the club, but grab you.
* Having girls tell their girlfriends, "Insert your name here… show my girlfriends your abs!"
*Hooking up with different girls every night of the week.
*Arms that rip the sleeves of your shirts and a chest that makes your top button pop off.
*"OMG…you're so hot!"
*Intimidating guys to move out of the way when you walk by.
*Having others secretly jealous of what you have.
*Never having someone disagree with your point of view out of fear.
Logical Motivators For Working Out
* Improve your health.
* Less stress.
* Good role model.
* Balanced lifestyle.
* Clothes fit better.
* More energy.
You see the difference? Guess which individual gets better results? The person motivated by irrational motivators or logical motivators? The secret to achieve a first rate body is to figure out the true WHY - which is always an irrational and emotional reason.
Here's how to figure out your irrational want:
1. Ask yourself, "Why do I work out?" If you said, "To feel better…" then ask the same question to your answer.
2. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to feel better?" If you said, "To be more productive at work…" then ask the same question to your answer.
3. Ask yourself again, "Why do I want to be more productive…" So that I get a job promotion and earn a bigger salary. Continue the pattern…
4. "Why do I want to get a bigger salary?" So that I can provide for my child's education so they can have a future.
Notice how your reason for working out went from a very logical to emotional reason the more you asked why? The more honest you are with yourself, the faster you'll get to your true reason why you work out.
Your why will be the difference between success and failure. This is a topic rarely discussed in the bodybuilding world and can create unstoppable motivation by uncovering the truth about yourself. There is no right or wrong answer. I only ask that you be honest with yourself. Now it's your turn.
I want you to ask yourself, "Why do I really work out?" until you discover your irrational and emotional want. You might be very surprised to discover the real reason and what you really want. This exercise might take you a few minutes.
If you're comfortable with sharing, in one sentence, state the emotional and irrational why behind your motivation for working out. What do you really want? I would love to hear your comments on my blog.
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Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Author, Your Six Pack Quest
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
Honors Kinesiology Degree
DelMonte Fitness Services
587 Upper Horning Rd
Hamilton
Ontario L9C 7P8
Canada
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