{"id":64691,"date":"2018-01-12T07:15:52","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T12:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=64691"},"modified":"2021-11-18T08:28:04","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T13:28:04","slug":"trainer-mantras-positive-self-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/trainer-mantras-positive-self-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"Push Through Any Workout with These Trainer Mantras"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019ve all been there: You\u2019re at the end of a workout class when the instructor says you have another set of burpees<\/a>\u00a0to do. Your muscles and your mind want to scream \u201cno\u201d as soon as the words come out of her mouth. You can\u2019t possibly <\/em>push through another cardio set<\/a>…except you can. And you should.<\/p>\n

Even some of the toughest trainers \u2014 ones who barrel through sprints and hoist heavy weights<\/a> like they\u2019re lighter than shaker bottles \u2014 play this mind game. And it all comes down to mental toughness and a few motivating mantras. So next time you\u2019re up against a round of squat<\/a> jumps or your last 50 meters of a 5K, channel these mental tricks from our top fitness pros. The only question you\u2019ll have left to ask yourself: Can you handle the ego boost you\u2019ll feel at the finish?<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>19 Positive Affirmations That\u2019ll Change the Way You Think<\/a><\/p>\n

13 Mantras Top Trainers Use to Boost Their Mental Toughness<\/h2>\n

1. \u201cHow we do anything is how we do everything.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe way we practice is the way we perform, so in moments of fatigue it\u2019s a great reminder that even now \u2014\u00a0especially now<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 I need to give my best. The mantra motivates me to give 100 percent even when I\u2019m tired or don\u2019t feel like it. And these are the moments that help form my habits and shape my mentality as an athlete<\/a>.\u201d \u2014Milan Costich founder of PREVAIL boxing<\/a><\/p>\n

2. \u201cDo more than expected.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cMy main mental focus<\/a> while training and pushing through my last rep always circles back to what was embedded in me as a professional athlete.\u00a0The importance of finishing is something I\u2019ve carried with me not just in training but in life.\u00a0I constantly remind myself of what I\u2019ve accomplished simply by doing a little more than expected.\u00a0Holding myself to that standard doesn\u2019t change with how I train myself.\u00a0Chasing greatness in all things is a mentality for me… a way of life. What you achieve is dictated by how you respond when you\u2019re being challenged the most.\u201d \u2014Curtis Williams, owner of Training C.A.M.P.<\/a> and former NFL player<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Meditation Meets HIIT in New Mindful Fitness Approach<\/a><\/p>\n

3. \u201cThink of how good you\u2019ll feel.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cSometimes when I struggle with motivation, whether it’s finishing a workout or even just getting to the gym in the first place, I try and tell myself, \u2018Just think of how good you’ll feel when you’re done.\u2019 Remembering the feeling of finishing a workout strong or pushing myself to do more than I thought I could always gets me through and keeps me coming back time and time again!\u201d \u2014Nora Minno, trainer on Daily Burn 365<\/a><\/p>\n

4. \u201cLet\u2019s go!\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cSome days are just a struggle! But that doesn\u2019t mean I give up; it means I have to get creative.\u00a0The mind is the most creative and powerful muscle so I can either let the blues take over or I can shift my attitude and make it happen. My mantra \u2018let\u2019s go!\u2019 is so simple but it really pumps me up.\u00a0I also dance<\/a> it out. I do just a little movement, side to side, shake out my hands and take a deep breath \u2014 all while repeating \u2018let\u2019s go!\u2019\u201d \u2014Astrid Swan<\/a>, celebrity trainer<\/p>\n

5. \u201cGratitude and competition.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cOn days where I want to stop the workout, I\u2019ll think about how grateful I am to have a strong, healthy body, and how lucky I am that I get to choose<\/em> the gift of exercise. It\u2019s not a punishment. On the other hand, I am very<\/em> motivated by competition. So on days when I take class,\u00a0I’ll take a mental note of who I think is a better athlete than me, and he\/she will be my mental competition. It makes me work harder and it also makes it more fun for me.\u201d \u2014Ashley Borden<\/a>, celebrity trainer<\/p>\n

6. \u201cI\u2019ve got this.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cI repeat this passionately \u2014 and with conviction. I also take a moment before a truly challenging moment, set or interval<\/a>, and visualize the experience as clearly and authentically as possible. For example, seeing myself perform each rep of a set and vividly imagining what it will feel like, especially the last couple reps. I see and feel the struggle and myself successful in overcoming it. I actually feel my nervous system start working. I think that feeling is so important. Then during the movement, I focus all attention and energy on the muscles working and imagining them bursting with power. I also make sure to be fully in it until the very last second \u2014 like, bar back in the rack \u2014 before shifting my focus.\u201d \u2014Gregg Cook, trainer on Daily Burn 365<\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Trainer Quotes That Will Instantly Boost Your Confidence<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. \u201cPain is only temporary.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cWith about 25 percent of my workouts dedicated to restoration, mobility<\/a> and flexibility, the remaining 75 percent is all-out, like hill sprints, trail runs and kettlebell training<\/a>. When I\u2019m in these very challenging zones my mindset shifts to survival mood. And one thing that I always repeat in my mind is the pain I\u2019m feeling right now won\u2019t last forever. If I can hold on for just a few more seconds, I can reap the rewards. Pushing our bodies beyond what we thought we were capable of is simply one of the most satisfying things we can do in life.\u201d \u2014Nick Malizia, Master Trainer at\u00a0Burn 60<\/a><\/p>\n

8. \u201cThis is when change happens.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cChange lies just on the other side of feeling uncomfortable.\u00a0True change really begins when things get a little bit tough and you’re able to work through that. [When you push] through a final 2 to 5 reps or 10 to 20 seconds past that uncomfortable point \u2014 keep in mind, during that time your body is adapting. However, it’s also important to remember that if you begin to compromise your form, it is time to shut it down, reset, and then try again.\u201d\u00a0\u2014Jason Walsh, owner and founder of Rise Nation<\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>19 Reasons to Work Out (Beyond the Perfect Body)<\/a><\/p>\n

9. \u201cYou\u2019re stronger than this.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cI repeat this to myself when I need to power through something tough. And it works just as well outside the gym in all areas of life. Also, I focus on the sensation of my breath as it comes and goes. It centers me and helps direct my energy and power into the challenge at hand.\u201d \u2014Adam Rosante<\/a>, celebrity trainer and strength and conditioning coach<\/p>\n

10. \u201cI can.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cIt only takes trying it a few times to realize how motivating mantras really are. It tricks your brain into believing something is true. Think: \u2018I will not<\/em> give up!\u2019 \u2018I can and I will!\u2019 Or, \u2018I am strong, I am powerful!\u2019 Another strategy that works is to imagine you are performing, and all eyes are on you. Visualize those cheering fans across the finish line. I guarantee you will push harder, sweat more, and even perfect your form! And when in doubt, crank up that music. Fast heart-pumping tunes have been shown to bring workouts to the next level.\u201d \u2014Jessica Schatz<\/a>, master Pilates instructor<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 25 Craziest Workout Excuses Trainers Have Ever Heard<\/a><\/p>\n

11. \u201cAre you a quitter?\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cI ask myself things that challenge my integrity towards my values. Things like,\u00a0\u2018What kind of man are you?\u2019, \u2018Are you a quitter?\u2019 \u2018Are you serious about what you set out to do?\u2019 \u2018Are you a mover and shaker or what?\u2019 Those work for me, because I would never want to let myself down under those circumstances. My recommendation for everyone is to think about the things you value and tie them into the task in front of you. But it has to tie into your<\/em> values.\u201d \u2014Prince Brathwaite, trainer on Daily Burn 365<\/a> and CEO and founder of Trooper Fitness<\/p>\n

12. \u201cSuperhero.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cI repeat mantras to myself when struggling with a workout or looking to push through it. I focus on single words and some of my go-tos include: \u2018Strong. Capable. Badass. Superhero.\u2019\u201d \u2014Emily Schromm<\/a>, trainer and CrossFit coach<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>275 Bodyweight Exercises to Shake Up Your Workout Routine<\/a><\/p>\n

13. \u201cDon\u2019t quit on me.\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cMy drive and commitment is the foundation to my overall success. Pushing the boundaries is something all too familiar and something I’m faced with every day. Some mental tricks I use to get through an extra tough workout including repeating, \u2018Don\u2019t quit on me,\u2019 \u2018Don\u2019t cheat yourself; treat yourself,\u2019 and \u2018Work for it.\u2019\u201d \u2014Corey Caillet, celebrity trainer on Revenge Body<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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