ᐅ150+ Best Workout Motivational Quotes To Get You Started

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” — Fred DeVito

“Today is your day. To start fresh. To eat right. To train hard. To live healthy. To be proud.” — Bonnie Pfiester

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar

“When you feel like quitting think about why you started.”

“Pain is weakness leaving the body.” — United States Marine Corps

“Strive for progress, not perfection.”

“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” — Jillian Michaels

“Excuses don’t burn calories.”

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

“You can feel sore tomorrow or you can feel sorry tomorrow. You choose.”

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch

“Unless you puke, faint or die, keep going.” — Jillian Michaels

“It hurts now, but one day it will be your warm up.”

“A fit, healthy body – that is the best fashion statement.” — Jess C. Scott

“Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”

“Summer bodies are made in the winter.”

“You’re only one workout away from a good mood.”

“You have to remember something: everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

“It’s not about “having” time. It’s about making time.” — MAKE TIME

“The individual who says it is not possible should move out of the way of those doing it.” — Tricia Cunningham

“Don’t quit. You’re already in pain. You’re already hurt. Get a reward from it!” — Eric Thomas

“The hardest thing about exercise is to start doing it. Once you are doing exercise regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.” — Erin Gray

“Every day is another chance to get stronger, to eat better, to live healthier, and to be the best version of you.”

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” — Earl Nightingale

“Sweat. Smile. Repeat.” — Keep Going

“Making excuses burns zero calories per hour.”

“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”

“The human body is the best work of art.” — Jess C. Scott

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” — Jim Rohn

“Fit is not a destination. It is a way of life.”

“Sweat is just fat crying.”

“Your workouts are important meetings you scheduled with yourself. Bosses don’t cancel.”

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”” — Muhammad Ali

“SORE TODAY, STRONG TOMORROW.”

“It’s your workout, your time, your body. Own It.”

“Today i will do what others won't so tomorrow i can do what others can’t.” — Jerry Rice

“No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch.”

“You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” — Steve Prefontaine

“What is the point of being on this Earth if you are going to be like everyone else and avoid trouble?” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Sore. The most satisfying pain.”

“Motivation will almost always beat mere talent. ” — Norman Ralph Augustine

“Sweat is magic. Cover yourself in it daily to grant your wishes.”

“All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” -Michal Joan Bobak

“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.” -Vince Lombardi

“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger

“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” -Karen Lamb

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” -Aristotle

An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.

My goal is not to be better than anyone else, but to be better than I used to be.

If you don’t have answers to your problems after a four hour run, you ain’t getting them.

Some seek the comfort of their therapists office, others head to the corner pub and dive into a pint. But I choose running as my therapy.

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.

Find what makes you tick. Then keep challenging your limits.

Running is quality time with me.

Attitude, discipline, being prepared. Things that money can’t buy, but they will make you go far in life.

Nobody sees how hard you work and it doesn’t matter because you’re doing it for yourself.

They said I could be anything. So I became the best version of myself.

The moment you feel like quitting is the moment you need to push harder.

It’s never too late to get started. Your future self deserves better.

Don’t wait for inspiration. Be the inspiration.

Getting better one step at a time. Start small and stay consistent.

It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you don’t stop.

Always have a goal, but never compare yourself to someone else.

If you get tired, learn to rest – not quit.

At first people will doubt you and ask you why – then they will ask you how.

You can’t expect big results with half-hearted commitments.

I’m okay with not seeing short-term results, I’m here for the long run.

The difficulties that you’re having now are part of the process of growth. Keep going!

Your body is a strong machine but you gotta fuel it with a powerful mind.

I give everything now so I won’t look back and say I could have done better.

The difference between me and them is that I keep going when it becomes hard.

Give it all or stay at home.

Results happen over time, not overnight. Work hard, stay consistent.

Don’t think about today’s pain, think about tomorrow’s reward.

Train because it will make you feel and look better.

A positive attitude will always make you stand out.

Your lack of dedication is an insult to those who believe in you.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

The only thing in the way is yourself.

The hardest step for a runner is the first one out of the front door.

Doubt is only removed by action. If you’re not working then that’s where the doubt comes in.

Be the energy you want to attract.

A champion is someone who gets up, even when he can’t.

Life is too short to be scared to fail.

Do it for the people who want to see you fail.

No matter how many times I fall, I will still rise.

Stronger than yesterday. Mentally, physically and spiritually.

If you want to change, you have to be willing to be uncomfortable.

Running has taught me to always push forwards, especially in the most difficult times.

Believe you were born to achieve great things.

“Good things come to those who squat.”

“If it burns, you’re getting closer.”

“Success does not happen within your comfort zone.”

“Work out because you love your body, not because you hate it.”

“Everything is hard before it’s easy.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Always be a work in progress.”

“A healthy lifestyle not only changes your body; it changes your mind, your attitude, and your mood.”

“Every workout counts.”

“Think of your workouts as important meetings you’ve scheduled with yourself. Bosses don’t cancel.”

“Don’t decrease the goal. Increase the effort.”

“Sometimes all it takes is to get into your workout gear for your brain to switch to workout mode.”

“It’s easier to work out every day, than it is to look in the mirror each day and not like what you see.”

“Keep your squats low and your standards high.”

“Don’t find time to exercise. Make the time to exercise.”

“Your only limit is you.”

“Exercise is a blessing, not a chore. I work out because I’m grateful that I physically can.”

“Fit is not a destination. It’s a way of life.”

“No sweat, no beauty. No squat, no booty.”

“When your legs can’t run anymore, run with your heart.”

“Wow, I really regret that workout – Said No One Ever.”

“I bend, so I don’t break.” — Author Unknown

“The greatest wealth is health.” — Virgil

“The attitude is very important. Because, your behavior radiates how you feel.” — Lou Ferrigno

“A bad day for your ego is a great day for your soul.” — Jillian Michaels

“Know that what seems really hard today, with good practice and consistency, will be a piece of cake later.” — Massy Arias

“A well-built physique is a status symbol. It reflects you worked hard for it, no money can buy it. You cannot inherit it. You cannot steal it. You cannot borrow it.” — Pauline Nordine

“Failure isn’t diving on your face or hitting rock bottom. That is being human. You only fail when you decide not to try again.” — Kayla Itsines

“There is no quick, easy way to the body you want. Commit yourself now to your workout and get started.” — Tracy Anderson

“Don’t say ‘I can’t,’ say ‘I presently struggle with.’” — Tony Horton

“Anything in life is possible if you make it happen.” — Jack Lalanne

“Constant deprivation is no way to live. Don’t always skip the delicious stuff for raw carrots and brown rice.” — Gunnar Peterson

“You will always be challenged in this life. How you go about the conversations in your head is the only thing that will save you. The conversation is always more difficult than the challenge itself.” — Melissa Alcantara aka FitGurlMel

“Motivate the mind and set your body free.” — Shaun Thompson

“Discipline is remembering what you want most. Not what you want now.” — Billy Blanks

“Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you’ve got to squeeze your buns. That’s my formula.” — Richard Simmons

“Fitness isn’t a destination, it’s a lifelong journey of self-love, self-care and self-discovery.” — Katrina Scott

“Even though you really don’t feel like you’re motivated to go to the gym, remember how good you felt after the last time you went. Keep that in the forefront of your brain.” — Bob Harper

“Fitness isn’t about building a better body. It’s about building a better life.” — Jillian Michaels

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan

“In order to master aliveness—in life and in business—we must let go of the habit of being stopped.” — Carey Peters

“One thing that does seem to be clear is that health and happiness are connected, more so than we’re often aware.” — Bobby Duffy

“The hard days are what make you stronger.” — Aly Raisman

“Self-care is about giving the world the best of you, not what’s left of you.” — Marissa Palmer

“A fresh start isn’t a new place, it’s a new mindset.” — Erin Taylor

“The food you eat can either be the safest & most powerful form of medicine…or the slowest form of poison.” — Ann Wigmore

“When you focus on your health, you awaken your creativity. By creativity I don’t mean painting or drawing, I mean the ability to conceive your life exactly the way you most want it.” — Stacey Morgenstern

“The greatest wealth is health.” — Roman poet, Virgil

“Learning to love is a process. It starts from a decision.” — Health Coach, Tara Wang

“A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others.” Be a carrier.— Tom Stoppard

“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” — Buddha

“A rested body is a healthy one.” — Health Coach, Jessica Sepel

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe

“Nothing will work unless you do.” — Maya Angelou

“You can have results or excuses, but not both.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

“You’re only one workout away from a good mood.” — Health Coach Maria Marlowe

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” — Fred Devito

“I hate every minute of training. But I said, don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” — Mohammad Ali

“Fitness is not about being better than someone else. It’s about being better than you used to be.” — Khloe Kardashian

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” — Jim Ryun

“What hurts today makes you stronger tomorrow.” — Jay Cutler

“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

“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 Gandhi said, ‘Be the change you wish to see around you.’ It starts with you!” —Yasmin Karachiwala

“The best revenge is no revenge. Move on. Be happy.” —Ashley Joi

“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

“The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinions.” —Anna Victoria

“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 backward and trust that you’ll pick your ass up again on the other side.” —Jessamyn

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

“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

“Stop wishing. Start doing. And next time you fix your lips to say ‘I wish…’ perhaps consider replacing it with ‘I will….’” —Lita Lewis

“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

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

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

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

“Living a healthy lifestyle will only deprive you of poor health, lethargy, and fat.” -Jill Johnson

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” —Muhammad Ali

Increased physical activity enhances positive energy.¨ – Lailah Gifty Akita

Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together, and you’ve got a kingdom.¨ – Jack LaLanne

The groundwork for all happiness is good health.¨ – Leigh Hunt

“Start your day with a workout, and you will feel unstoppable.”

“Don’t wish for a good body. Work for it.”

“You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.”

“Respect your body. Fuel your body. Challenge your body. Move your body. And most of all–love your body.”

“Make time for it. Just get it done. Nobody ever got strong or got in shape by thinking about it. They just did it.”

“Once working out is a habit, you can’t imagine a day of not working out.”

“Fitness is not a hobby. It’s a lifelong commitment to wake up a better person than you were yesterday.”

“A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought–they must be earned.” -Naval Ravikant

“Don’t be upset by the results you didn’t get with the work you didn’t do.”

“The journey of fitness is not a quick fix. It’s a continuous conquest.” -David Wang

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” -John F Kennedy

“Start where you are. Do what you can. Never stop. Keep going.”

“I exercise because somehow completely exhausting my body is the most relaxing part of my day.”

“Unpopular truth: getting stronger takes years. It’ll take more than a 6-week program or a 4-day challenge. It takes consistency and patience.”

“Skipping the gym should never be an option. Every workout matters.”

“Strive for progress, not perfection.”

“Hustle for that muscle.”

“If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up.”

“You don’t have to be extreme, just consistent.”

“On good days, workout. On bad days, work out harder.” -Unknown

Nothing will work unless you do.” -Maya Angelou

“Tomorrow, you will wish you had started today.”

“Don’t give up because you had a bad day. Forgive yourself and do better tomorrow.”

“Once you see results, it becomes an addiction.” -Unknown

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn

“Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Work hard. Good results will come.” -Unknown

“Three months from now, you will thank yourself.” -Unknown

“The best investment you make is your own health.” -Food Matters

“A one-hour workout is 4% of your day. No excuses.” -Unknown

“When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.” -Unknown

“A little progress each day adds up to big results.” -Unknown

“You may not be there yet, but you are closer than you were yesterday.” -Unknown

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” -Sean Patrick Flanery

“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.” -Unknown

“Keep working even when no one is watching.” -Alex Morgan

“You should never stay at the same level. Always push yourself to the next.” -Marnelli Dimzon

“The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger

“When I feel tired, I just think about how great I will feel once I finally reach my goal.” -Michael Phelps

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” -Jim Ryun

“The difference between try and triumph is a little ‘umph.'” -Marvin Phillips

“The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow.” -Unknown

“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” -Jerry Rice

“If you don’t find the time, if you don’t do the work, you don’t get the results.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan

“You’re only one workout away from a good mood.”

“Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment.” – Vince Lombardi

“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” -Nido Qubein

“Your body will be around a lot longer than that expensive handbag. Invest in yourself.” – Unknown Author

“If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” – Mary Engelbreit

“Healthy is an outfit that looks different on everybody.”

“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”

“When I feel tired, I just think about how great I will feel once I finally reach my goal.” – Michael Phelps

“Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart.” – Gene Tunney

“The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow.”

“You’re only one workout away from a good mood.” – Unknown

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” -Michael Jordan

“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

“All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” – Michael John Bobak

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” -Henry Ford

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham Lincoln

“Your body achieves what the mind believes.” -Unknown

“A one-hour workout is 4% of your day. No excuses.” – Unknown

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Unknown

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn

“The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy.” – Kenneth H. Cooper

“Your mind is the strongest and most valuable muscle you can grow in the gym.” – Greg Plitt

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” —Unknown

“Create healthy habits, not restrictions.” —Unknown

“Making excuses burns zero calories per hour.” —Unknown

“Today begins, tomorrow continues, and it never ends until you reach your goal.” – Greg Plitt

“Wow, I really regret that workout.” -No One Ever

“Motion Is Lotion” – Dr. Scott Gray

"Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up."—Rocky Balboa

"If you do not believe in yourself, no one will do it for you" — Kobe Bryant

"Time, Effort, Sacrifice, and Sweat. How will you pay for your goals?"—Usain Bolt

"A goal is just an awesome way to force growth on yourself"—Deena Kastor

"If you want to be the best, you have to be willing to do things other people aren’t willing to do."—Michael Phelps

"It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up."—Babe Ruth

"Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase."—Joseph Pilates

"I’ve grown most not from victories, but setbacks. If winning is God’s reward, then losing is how he teaches us."—Serena Williams

"Keep working even when no one is watching."—Alex Morgan

"You should never stay at the same level. Always push yourself to the next."—Marnelli Dimzon

"The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character."—Arnold Schwarzenegger

"Confidence comes from discipline and training."— Robert Kiyosaki

"When I feel tired, I just think about how great I will feel once I finally reach my goal."—Michael Phelps

"Put all excuses aside and remember this: You are capable."—Zig Ziglar

"The harder you work and the more prepared you are for something, you're going to be able to persevere through anything."—Carli Lloyd

"The difference between try and triumph is a little ‘umph."—Marvin Phillips

"A champion is someone who gets up when they can’t."—Jack Dempsey

"I know that if I set my mind to something, even if people are saying I can’t do it, I will achieve it."—David Beckham

"Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart."—Gene Tunney

"We can push ourselves further. We always have more to give."—Simone Biles

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination."—Tommy Lasorda

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."—Jim Ryun

"The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything."—Dana Vollmer

"The real workout starts when you want to stop."—Ronnie Coleman

"Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t."—Jerry Rice

"It’s going to be a journey. It’s not a sprint to get in shape."—Kerri Walsh Jennings

"If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied."—Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

"The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking."—Mia Hamm

"If you don’t find the time, if you don’t do the work, you don’t get the results."—Arnold Schwarzenegger

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."— Michael Jordan

“If at first, you don’t succeed, try doing what your coach told you to do the first time.” -Unknown

“Run for fun. Run for exercise. Run for a better life.” -Toni Sorenson

“Running strengthens self-motivation.” -Tumpal Sihombing

“My greatest skill was being teachable. I was like a sponge. Even if I thought my coaches were wrong, I tried to listen and learn something.” –Michael Jordan

“Run. Because zombies will eat the untrained ones first!” – Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide

“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso

“Running is the greatest metaphor for life because you get out of it what you put into it.” -Oprah Winfrey

“I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy… I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” -Art Williams

When your legs get tired, run with your heart.” -Unknown

“What seems hard now will one day be your warm-up.” -Unknown

“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” -Steve Prefontaine

“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!” -Jillian Michaels

“If you don’t think you were born to run you’re not only denying history. You’re denying who you are.” –Christopher McDougall

“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.” –Dean Karnazes

“Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running.” -Julie Isphording

“Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible. Nothing unattainable.” –Kara Goucher

“I’m either completely committed to what I am doing, or have a few screws loose, who knows. –Courtney Dauwalter

“The road to success runs uphill.” -Willie Davis

“It never gets easier, you just get better.” -Jordan Burroughs

“Runners don’t quit. We fade; we “hit the wall”; we’re sometimes reduced to a walk. But we keep on.” -Amby Burfoot

“Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see.” -Jimmy Buffett

“If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.” -John Bingham

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” -John Bingham