The Motivation of a Successful Workout

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     The weight room can be an agonizing place where occasionally you can hear the painful scream of someone lifting far more than their body weight. It can also be repetitive, lifting up and down, up and down. For such an uncomfortable place, why does it always seemed packed wall to wall with people? What could possibly motivate people to purposely put a lot of pressure on their bodies? Over the years since I've been lifting I have found my reasons that drive me day after day to get a good workout. The motivation of going to the gym (torture chamber) starts with a purpose,the influence of others, and the results you'll see .
          Everyone's goal in life has a purpose behind it that makes people strive after it. To get in  a consistent pattern at the gym you need to have a purpose! Most individuals probably go time after time to meet a desired physical appearance. Some may go due to recommendations from a physician. Other may just want to push themselves to say they can run a mile in 5 minutes or lift 200 pounds. Whatever the purpose, it needs to be there for one to be actively working-out.
          Lastly, is the influence of others. It is important to tell people what you intend to accomplish because that only makes you commit harder to not let them down or yourself. People may be influenced to workout to attract the opposite sex. Even while in the gym, seeing someone who is benching twice what you can may influence you to work harder.
        Once your fully committed to your purpose, you'll begin to see results in time. Once you see a stronger physical stature or a faster mile time, it only further motivates you. The results is what makes the purpose worth fighting for.
       Working out in the gym can be rough, but with the right purpose and influence from others, anyone can see results. It takes commitment and dedication. How bad are you willing to dig to see the results? Working out is hard, but it is worth every minute you put into it.