Working out is great for you, but it can also be seriously tough.
You may START OUT feeling like this.
But eventually you get to a point where things don't feel so good.
And even though you have some more stuff planned for your workout... you'd really rather just quit now and go home.
The good news is there are smart tricks you can use to help you push through that workout wall.
BuzzFeed Life spoke with Dawn Fletcher, C.S.C.S., Cross Fit coach and creator of Mentality WOD and came up with 17 ways to build up mental strength and give your body the workout you're totally capable of. You can do this.
1. When you warm up, use marginally heavier weights than you're planning to use during your actual workout.
2. When your muscles start burning, train yourself to smile.
3. Create a physical cue (stomping the ground, clapping your hands) to snap yourself out of negative thoughts.
4. When you feel like giving up, really concentrate on keeping your body moving.
5. As tired as you get, try your best to keep your body language positive.
6. Practice Ping-Pong thinking throughout your workout.
7. Embrace the fact that the uncomfortable parts of training are necessary to progress.
8. Practice saying "I can choose _____."
9. Create goals and break them down into achievable steps.
10. Fully commit to the exercise that you're doing, and stop thinking about what's coming next.
11. Repeat mantras and positive talk throughout your entire warm-up.
