Last Updated on October 30, 2023
When it comes to chasing those workout and wellness goals, we all need that extra boost of motivation from time to time, don’t we?
I sure do. That’s why I’ve put together a collection of 120 fitness quotes that have been my secret weapon on those days when the couch seems comfier than the treadmill.
So, whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or just starting out on your path to a healthier you, these quotes are here to remind you that you’ve got what it takes.
Now let’s dive into this uplifting collection and give your motivation the kickstart it deserves. Let’s do this! 💪🏋️♀️
Short Fitness Quotes
“Sweat today, smile tomorrow.”
“Your only limit is you.”
“Success is what comes after you stop making excuses.” – Luis Galarza
“Stronger with every rep.”
“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.” – Vince Lombardi Jr
“Don’t stop until you’re proud.”
“Push yourself, because no one else will do it for you.”
“Excuses don’t burn calories.”
“Exercise is labor without weariness.” – Samuel Johnson
“The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.”
“Work hard, stay consistent, see results.”
“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!” – Jillian Michaels
“Train insane or remain the same.”
“Look in the mirror. That’s your competition.” – John Assaraf
“A one-hour workout is just 4% of your day. No excuses!”
“Fitness is not about being better than someone else; it’s about being better than you used to be.”
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” – Jim Rohn
“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”
“Wake up, work out, kick ass.”
“A feeble body weakens the mind.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
“Strive for progress, not perfection.”
“Fit is not a destination, it’s a way of life.”
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”- Pablo Picasso
“Make sweat your best accessory.”
“The groundwork for all happiness is good health.” – Leigh Hunt
“Your body can stand almost anything; it’s your mind you have to convince.”
“Train like a beast, look like a beauty.”
“Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”- Joseph Addison
“Don’t wish for a good body; work for it.”
Inspirational Fitness Quotes
“Believe in yourself, and you will be unstoppable.”
“Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom.” – Jack LaLanne
“The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.”
“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali
“Fitness is not about being better than someone else; it’s about being better than you used to be.”
“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
“Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Your body can stand almost anything; it’s your mind you have to convince.”
“Make today so awesome that yesterday gets jealous.”
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John F. Kennedy
“No matter how slow you go, you’re still lapping everybody on the couch.”
“You don’t have to be extreme, just consistent.”
“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
“If you think lifting is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous.” – Bret Contreras
“The only limit is the one you set for yourself.”
“Strength does not come from the physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
“It’s not about having time; it’s about making time.”
“The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything.” – Dana Vollmer
“You don’t get what you wish for; you get what you work for.”
“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.”
“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow.” – Vincent Williams Sr.
“Small daily improvements are the key to staggering long-term results.”
“Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
“The harder you work and the more prepared you are for something, you’re going to be able to persevere through anything.” – Carli Lloyd
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”
“You’re going to have to let it hurt. Let it suck. The harder you work, the better you will look. Your appearance isn’t parallel to how heavy you lift, it’s parallel to how hard you work.” – Joe Mangianello
“The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.”
“Your fitness journey is 100% mental. Your body won’t go where your mind doesn’t push it.”
“The road may be tough, but the destination is worth it.”
“A champion is someone who gets up when they can’t.” – Jack Dempsey
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Funny Fitness Quotes
“I run because I really like dessert.”
“The first time I see a jogger smiling, I’ll consider it.”- Joan Rivers
“I don’t sweat; I sparkle.”
“I’m not sweating; I’m just leaking awesome sauce.”
“I’m not a runner. I’m a slow jogger.”
“I work out because I really love pizza.”
“I may not be a Victoria’s Secret model, but I could pick one up and squat her.”
“I’m not great at the gym, but I’m excellent at making gym excuses.”
“I’m not out of shape; I’m just in a round one.”
“I have a love-hate relationship with burpees. I love to hate them.”
“I’m not lazy; I’m on energy-saving mode.”
“Unless you puke, faint, or die, keep going!” – Jillian Michaels
“Exercise? Oh, I thought you said extra fries!”
“I’m not lifting weights; I’m lifting my self-esteem.”
“I’m not a gym rat; I’m a gym unicorn!”
“The only running I do is out of patience.”
“I’m on a fitness journey. It’s more like a walk… to the fridge.”
“I don’t need a personal trainer; I need a personal motivator who follows me around and slaps unhealthy food out of my hand.”
“I’m in shape. Unfortunately, it’s the wrong one.”
“I don’t do push-ups. I push my limits… off the couch.”
Motivational Gym Quotes
“The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.”
“Train like a beast; look like a beauty.”
“Your body can stand almost anything; it’s your mind you have to convince.”
“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”
“I don’t count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count.” – Muhammad Ali
“Strength does not come from the physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
“A one-hour workout is just 4% of your day. No excuses!”
“Your fitness journey is a marathon, not a sprint.”
“Every rep, every set, brings you closer to your best self.”
“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“It’s not about being the best; it’s about being better than you were yesterday.”
“Don’t wish for a good body; work for it.”
“Workout because you love your body, not because you hate it.”
“Wake up with determination, go to bed with satisfaction.”
“Strength comes from doing things you thought you couldn’t do.”
“A healthy outside starts from the inside.”
“The gym doesn’t judge; it’s always there when you need it.”
“Train like you’re an athlete, eat like you’re a nutritionist, sleep like you’re a baby.”
“You can either have results or excuses, not both.”
“Consistency is the key to success in the gym and in life.”
Fitness Quotes for Women
“Strong is the new beautiful.”
“Empowered women empower themselves through fitness.”
“Sweat is just fat crying, and we’re not about tears!”
“Train insane or remain the same.” – Jillian Michaels
“She believed she could, so she did.”
“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.”
“Never eat more than you can lift.”– Miss Piggy
“Fitness isn’t about being better than anyone else; it’s about being the best version of you.”
“Well-behaved women rarely make history. Break a sweat, break the rules!”
“It is a shame for a woman to grow old without ever seeing the strength and beauty of which her body is capable.” – Socrates
“Train like a girl – because that’s where strength is born.”
“A fit woman is unstoppable.”
“If I don’t eat junk, I don’t gain weight.”– Paula Christensen
“You are capable of more than you know.”
“As much time as you put into it, that’s what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it.” – Mary Lou Retton
“Don’t chase skinny; chase strong, healthy, and confident.”
“Strong women make strong choices.”
“I push myself to be the best I can be. I don’t worry about what other people are doing, and I don’t think about things I can’t control.” – Annika Sorenstam
“You don’t need a prince; you need a gym.”
“Fitness is about strength, confidence, and self-love.”
What’s Next?
There you have it — 120 fitness quotes to inspire and motivate you on your journey to a healthier and stronger you. I hope you’ve found these quotes not only encouraging but also a reminder of the incredible potential within you.
Remember, fitness is a personal journey, and your determination and consistency will be your greatest allies.
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Your fitness journey is a continuous adventure, and I’m here to cheer you on. Keep pushing forward, stay consistent, and believe in yourself—you’ve got this! 💪🌟
