By Gina Parenzan
All of us need motivation and inspiration to fulfill our goals, whether they may be in relation to career, family, or health. Over the years I have compiled catchphrases and quotes from famous, and not so famous, people who have motivated me through their words.
As a fitness professional, my role is to encourage and inspire clients to be their best and to push through obstacles when challenges arise. I try to keep these remarkable sayings and words of advice close by because I never know when I may require extra motivation on demand!
The following quotes have given me some spark when I've needed it, kept me focused, and also helped clients examine their fitness health goals in a fresh light. I hope they will also influence your thoughts in a positive way, motivate you to live a healthful lifestyle, and inspire you in many other facets of your life!
Here are my favorite motivational quotes:
1. “The first wealth is health.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. “There's nothing more important than our good health–that's our principal capital asset.” —Arlen Specter, U.S. Senator
3. “He who enjoys good health is rich, though he knows it not.” —Italian proverb
4. “You want me to do something ... tell me I can't do it.” —Maya Angelou
5. “Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.” —Norman R. Augustine, aerospace businessman
6. “Discipline is remembering what you want.” —David Campbell, founder of Saks Fifth Avenue
7. “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” —Mahatma Gandhi
8. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” —Benjamin Franklin
9. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Mark Twain
10. “So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.” —A.J. Reb Materi
11. “Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everyone would do it. Hard is what makes it great.” —A League of Their Own
12. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” —Fred DeVito, fitness instructor
13. “Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment.” —Vince Lombardi
14. “Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.” —Zig Ziglar, American author and motivational speaker
15. “Nothing will work unless you do.” —Maya Angelou
16. “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” —Carol Welch, healthy and lifestyle coach
17. “Take care of your body, it is the only place you have to live” —Jim Rohn, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker
18. “What you eat in private will show up in public.” —Unknown
19. “Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal—a commitment to excellence–that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” —Mario Andretti
20. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” —Mark Victor Hansen, founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.
And one last extra quote, my favorite quote of all and one that I use everyday with my clients:
“ Just do it.” —Nike
About the Author
Post by: Gina Parenzan
Gina Parenzan has worked as a personal trainer, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning coach for 19 years. She earned BS degrees in Kinesiology Exercise Nutrition and Health Sciences, and is a former collegiate NCAA athlete, fitness competitor, and outdoors athlete. For almost two decades, Gina has conducted personal training for top executives, celebrities, and professional and collegiate athletes, with an integrative approach on how to effectively incorporate fitness and nutrition into their everyday lives. Gina can be reached at Fitness4evr@gmail.com and www.fitness4evr.com.
Company: Fitness4evr!
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