Motivation Articles
Consistency is key to getting long term results. Learn how to get (and stay) motivated.
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What It Takes to Be A Champion with Sadik Hadzovic
After taking a couple of years off from competing, IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic is back to take you inside his journey and mindset to becoming a Champion.
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Recommit to Getting Fit: How to Plan Your Return to the Gym
A great deal of success lends itself to how you prepare for a process. In this article, learn how to prepare for your return to fitness after taking some time off.
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365 Day Challenge: Be the Best YOU Can Be
Are you ready to transform your life? Quit imagining it and make it happen. Learn about the 365 day challenge and accomplish all of your fitness goals!
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Christian had a typical unhealthy lifestyle - poor sleep habits, bad nutrition and no exercise. Sick of being fat, he hit the gym and lost 103 pounds!
David was a skinny kid and a social outcast. After discovering lifting, he added 55 pounds to his frame and eventually dropped his bodyfat down to 6%.
After surgery, Shane joined the 2011 Muscle & Strength transformation contest and added 20 pounds while dropping his bodyfat percentage nearly in half.
MusclePharm practices what they preach. This includes everyone from Co-Founder Cory Gregory to the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger to C.T. Fletcher, NFL stars Colin Kaepernick, Laron Landry & more.
Martyn was always known as the "chubby kid." During his transformation he dropped 100 pounds, 12 inches from his waist, and packed on muscle mass.
Nik Huszar was a smoker and drinker who had no interest in health or fitness. Shocked by the number he saw on the scale, Nik lost 113 pounds.
Take a tip from the pros: the best way to exercise those face muscles is to keep a dog around, because they never fail to bring a smile to your face!
Champions don't just have physical skills and strength; they also have mental strength and the proper mental attitude. The gym is war: prepare yourself!
Kiki Dos Santos grew tired of being picked last for school sports. Weighing only 116 lbs, he packed on a lean 60 pounds, and then cut to 9% bodyfat.
With all the hard work these individuals put into the gym, it would be unfair not to get some recognition. Here are 10 killer physiques worth checking out!
Mercia was a personal trainer who found herself gaining weight and in need of a change. She found the motivation and lost 50 pounds.
Get inspired by the bodies on the bases. These athletes train hard for their killer physiques and the love of the game!
Getting to gym is the hardest part of working out. What do you do if you can't find your motivation to lift? Keep reading...
Andras had built the muscle but needed convincing to commit to a strict diet. He went from 198 pounds and 15% bodyfat to absolutely shredded!
Bobby Parker enjoyed lifting but had no commitment to diet. Dedicating himself to proper nutrition, Bobby added muscle while dropping fat.
Kai Greene just won the 2016 Arnold Classic, but he's had more than training on his mind. Kai is making major moves in the entertainment and sports supplement industries.
Dylan was active, but always labelled the "skinny guy." Using this as motivation he hit the weights, packing on 70 pounds in just under 4 years.
Born with 7 fingers and diagnosed as a type I diabetic at age 19, Chris still followed his dream of becoming a powerlifter. Check out his full story!
Michael's life spiraled out of control, resulting in the eating disorder anorexia. He battled this severe weight loss and added 28 pounds.
Teen Dean gave up junk food, soft drinks and video games for the gym. In only a year he gained 20 pounds of muscle while dropping his bodyfat.
Join us as we reminiscence with 8x Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, about his 20 year bodybuilding career in front of his large & completely filled trophy case.
8x Mr. Olympia winner and bodybuilding legend, Ronnie Coleman, takes us on a tour of the infamous Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas. Check it out!
DJ Castano immersed himself completely into the bodybuilding lifestyle, leaving behind partying and videos games for protein power and barbells.
At 285 lbs, Olu was unhappy, unhealthy and lacking energy. During his dramatic transformation, Olu cut down to 217 lbs while packing on muscle.
Fiona was working out and felt strong but was unable to stick with a consistent diet. Determined to reveal the results on her hard work, she lost 44 pounds.
In this episode of "A Day With", the Kuclos are back and this time they are giving us more of an insight into what they enjoy doing outside of the gym.
Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
Feeling like he had become a fat mess, former athlete Paul DeVito lost an amazing 60 pounds in only 12 weeks, completely shredding his physique.
MHP followed Classic Physique Athlete Chris Bumstead around LA after the 2017 Olympia to get an inside look into how bodybuilders really eat post show.
Nakia was a depressed single mom who loved to drink, smoke and sleep. After regaining her motivation she shed 51 pounds and is now a fitness instructor.
Today is the day to take action. Lisa Hostetter shows you how to stop thinking about your fitness and diet goals and make them happen.
This year is your year and these 18 tips will help you make 2018 your best gainz-making year yet! Read on to learn what you have to do to succeed this year!
Dan lost nearly 20 pounds of fat, gained 8 pounds of muscle, and dropped his bodyfat percentage down to an all-time low of 6.36%.
Drinking, bad influences, immaturity and junk food. Chris McGlynn had a wake up call and left his bad habits behind, gaining a pure 30lbs of muscle.
In this video, Team ALLMAX athlete Steve Kuclo gives us a behind the scenes look into how a pro bodybuilder balances work and life when trying to return to the contest stage.
In this video, we follow Redcon1's Matt Morgan. Standing at 7ft tall, weighing 300lbs, he is one massive physique competitor, salesman, and politician.
If you enjoy watching videos on YouTube and working out, it might be time to subscribe to some fitness YouTube channels. Check out these recommendations!
In only 2 years, Zach Stubbs was able to add a substantial amount of muscle mass while remaining lean and dropping his bodyfat to 7%.
Convinced by his brother to try weight training, Kevin overcame multiple sclerosis-related fatigue and bulked to 155. He is now out of his wheelchair and feeling great.
Could the trick to becoming motivated to train stem from your actual training itself? Learn how working out affects both your mental & physical health.
Teen Josh Stone was active, but liked to party and had horrible eating habits. After committing to bodybuilding, and dialing in his nutrition and training, he gained 35 lbs.
Here's a workout fact that might shock you: a recent study revealed that individuals trained by silent but skilled trainers outperformed those assisted by vocal trainers.
Craig was 40-something, overweight and unhealthy. Shocked by pictures of himself taken during a beach vacation, he took action and lost 50 pounds.
Deana Jones lost 28 pounds and dropped her bodyfat down to 14%, while competing twice in figure. This year she is aiming for her pro card!
Kassandre was fed up with her life. She felt constantly fatigued and didn't feel good in her skin. Committed to turning her life around, she lost 50 lbs.
![[Video] Table Talks: IFBB Pro Iain Valliere Exclusive Interview](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/table-talks-iain-valliere.jpg)
In this episode of Table Talks, we sit down with Iain Valliere and discuss various topics ranging from injury history to the weekly cost of his food.
Sandi Holder never stepped foot into a gym until the age of 47. Today she is in the best shape of her life, having lost over 80 pounds!
Stephanie was an overweight coach potato with a love of power-eating. After watching some transformations on TV, she found the motivation to change her life!
![[Video] M&S Legends: Branch Warren's Trophy Room](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/branch-warren-trophy-case.jpg)
GASP athlete and IFBB Pro, Branch Warren, shows off his trophy room as he talks about some of his major bodybuilding victories throughout his career.
Lazy and unmotivated, Omar responded to the criticism of his friends by losing 25 pounds and shredding down to 12% bodyfat.
