Motivation Articles

Consistency is key to getting long term results. Learn how to get (and stay) motivated.

All Motivation Articles

Anthony Ciccariello Transformation
Anthony Ciccariello was a video game nerd living on fast food. Embarrassed by what he saw in the mirror, Anthony took action and now weighs a ripped 170.
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Ian Hartman Body Transformation
Ian had a typical poor diet - McDonalds, McDonalds again, then a big dinner. Disgusted with what he saw in pictures, Ian turned his life around.
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Deana Jones Body Transformation
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!
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Michele D'Angona Body Transformation
Michele was partying too much, sleeping too little and skipping meals. She adopted a healthy lifestyle and transformed her life in one year.
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A Complete Guide to Finding a Workout Partner
Flying solo in the gym can kind of be a drag, especially if you're going through something in your life outside of the gym. Partner up & make serious gains!
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How to Build The Mentality Of A Champion!
Are you working as hard as you think? Natural bodybuilding expert and coach Cliff Wilson talks about the "next level" of training, and what it truly takes to be a champion and succeed.
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Marissa Freier Body Transformation
Marissa had always been active, but after having children her life came last. During her transformation she lost 40 pounds of fat and cut her bodyfat in half.
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Shaun Dillon Body Transformation
Shaun was an athlete who gained weight in college due to the typical pizza and beer diet. He lost 56 pounds and dramatically dropped his bodyfat percentage.
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Claudio Ramos Body Transformation
Claudio live on junk food and soda and his weight skyrocketed to 317 pounds. He lost 135 pounds and 14 inches from his waist in less than one year.
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DJ Castano Transformation
DJ Castano immersed himself completely into the bodybuilding lifestyle, leaving behind partying and videos games for protein power and barbells.
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Denise Batalha Body Transformation
Denise was a sedentary night owl, and ate a poor diet. In one year she dropped 60 pounds. 8 years later Denise is a figure competitor.
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Mind Gains: Tips To Jack Up Your Mental Game
This comprehensive guide to training motivation discusses the importance of visualization, journaling, pre-workout music and performance assessment.
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The Mind Is Everything
Ashley Johns helps you to harness the power of your mind. Change your life, find happiness, and take control of your future.
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Francis Dumali Body Transformation
Francis was a personal trainer who lost his passion for fitness. Frustrated by what he saw in the mirror, Francis dropped his bodyfat to 8% in 48 days!
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Gym Motivation: Stay Hungry & Reach Your Goals
Is muscle building a chore? Justin Woltering helps you to find happiness and balance, build a better life and construct the ultimate dream physique you are after.
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Nakia Dunigan Body Transformation
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.
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How To Stick To A Workout And Diet Plan
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.
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Kassandre Harper-Cotton Body Transformation
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.
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10 Tips To Help You Reach Your Goals
Dawn Cadwallader has helped thousands reach their goals over the last 17 years. In this article she presents 10 mistakes & myths to avoid so that you can find success.
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Kyle Banton-Jones
Unhappy with his physique, Kyle used IIFYM (if it fits your macros) to help him add over 30 pounds of muscle mass while cutting his body fat percentage in half.
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Francisco Zavarse
Francisco lived a stagnant lifestyle and was eating a diet of pizza and shakes. After growing into size 36 jeans, he found motivation and lost 53 pounds.
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https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/maintaining-motivation-without-willpower
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...
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Stephen Ross Roberts Body Transformation
Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
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Depression And Exercise: 10 Tips To Stay Motivated
If you're feeling depressed it's time to get proactive. These 10 tips can help you set aside the donuts, focus on your goals, find hope and improve your outlook.
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Johanna Chesser Body Transformation
A self-proclaimed coach potato, Johanna lived on diet soda, chocolate and chips. During here transformation she lost 37 pounds while battling depression.
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Harnessing Motivation: Training for Physical and Mental Health
Could the trick to becoming motivated to train stem from your actual training itself? Learn how working out affects both your mental & physical health.
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Gym Success And Hidden Headaches
Learn how to set aside gym judgment, find the right gym for your training style, and overcome personal obstacles. Don't be a victim of circumstance: reach your goals.
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Top 9 CT Fletcher Workout Videos Of 2014
#ISYMFS! Here are CT Fletcher's top 9 ranking workout videos from 2014. They are pulled from content created only during the current year and are listed in terms of video views.
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Sam Bridgewater Body Transformation
Injuries and weight gain left Sam without any confidence. Disgusted with himself, Sam lost 110 pounds and dropped his bodyfat from 40% to 6%.
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Eric Masciarelli
After Eric cleaned up his eating and dropped his weight down to 145lbs, he hit the iron and packed on 25 pounds of muscle, bringing his physique up to a lean 170lbs.
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Jimmy Oller Body Transformation
An accident left Jimmy battling depression and weight gain. After regaining control over his life, Jimmy Oller lost 100 pounds.
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Offseason Football Training: 10 Tips From NFL Pros
Don't let the off-season hinder your gains, take some tips from these NFL players to keep you right on track to keeping your muscle and staying fit!
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4 Reasons You're a Failure at Building Muscle
Nearly everyone going to the gym is embarking on a muscle building journey - but if you find yourself failing, it could very well be one of these 4 reasons.
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Too Old To Build Muscle? The Bernie Long Story
Bernie Long didn't let mini-strokes (and resulting memory loss), back surgery or the lack of a thyroid stop him. Now at the age of 72, he is in the best shape of his life.
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Dayle “TwoWalks” Medley Body Transformation
Suffering from high cholesterol and poor health, Dayle turned his like around, losing 44 pounds of fat while adding 11 pounds of muscle.
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A Day With The Ultimate Fit Couple: Steve Kuclo & Amanda Latona
Join us as we travel to Dallas, TX and meet up with Team Allmax Athletes Steve Kuclo and Amanda Latona to spend a day in the shoes of their every day life!
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Robert Duda Body Transformation
Robert enjoyed lifting but never paid much attention to the nutrition side of things. Motivated by watching a bodybuilding contest he lost 38 pounds.
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Exclusive Video: A Day in the Life of Kai Greene
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.
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Pro Tip: How to Accomplish All of Your Goals
Stop complaining. Stop coming up with lame excuses. But, most importantly, stop failing simply by making this quick mindset change. Read on to lean more!
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Graeme McKillop Body Transformation
Graeme dedicated himself to muscle building and gained an amazing 42 pounds while dropping bodyfat in a little over 3 years time.
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Bry Jensen
Don't be one of the 88% of people who fail to reach their health and fitness goals. Bry Jensen provides you with 9 tips to help you focus and succeed.
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David McKillop Transformation Story
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%.
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Martyn Knowles Body Transformation
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.
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25 Workout Tips For Over 40 Lifters
Maintaining your body is a task in itself and age doesn't help the cause, but keeping these quick tips in mind will help keep your body in top shape.
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[Video] Sadik Hadzovic | What It Takes to be a Physique Pro | Ep. 2
We follow Men's Physique Competitor, Sadik Hadzovic, as he prepares to step on stage at the 2019 Arnold Classic. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
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10 Of The Best Mike Rashid Motivation Videos
Need an inspirational boost? No worries, here are 10 of Mike Rashid's best videos to give you a jump-start and get your mind right for training!
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A Day in the Life of IFBB Pro Jason Poston
Jason Poston, a type 1 diabetic & IFBB Physique Pro, takes Muscle & Strength on a behind the scenes tour of his life. You won't want to miss this!
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Do Your Workouts Scare You? If Not, You Might Want to Read This
Your workouts should scare you. Especially if you're looking to make strength and/or muscle size gains. Read this article to learn how to set up your workouts.
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Nick Horton Body Transformation
Motivated by the military PT test standards, Nick lost 65 pounds and lowered his weight from 250 pounds down to 185 while adding muscle.
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Kiko Dos before and after transformation
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.
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