Hey ladies! So today I have a list for you of 15 great motivational workout quotes for women. Working out is so important for our physical and mental health. If you want to know why working out is so important, read my post here.
Now just because I know why I need to work out, doesn’t mean I am always motivated to work out. Some days I wake up feeling like a slug just like everybody else. Or sometimes I get halfway through my workout and I feel like quitting. I have put together a list of my favorite quotes that help me keep showing up and keep pushing through. I’m always happy I did when I’m done.
15 Quick Motivational Workout Quotes for Women
Your health is an investment, not an expense.
This quote is so great because it’s totally true! Exercising is a way we take care of our bodies. That means we are giving our bodies what they need to help carry us into the future. That makes it an investment in ourselves. Every workout is another small deposit towards our growth mentally and physically.
Do something today that you will be proud of tomorrow.
When I think about this quote, I think about what future Candice would want me to do. Future Candice always wants me to get up and exercise. I am always happy and proud of myself when I make the effort to get it done. Always.
Motivation gets you started. Habit keeps you going.
I like this quote because it reminds me that each time I find the time to exercise it means I am building a habit. When it becomes a habit it becomes easier. It also reminds me that if I take too much time off I’m making it harder to keep that habit.
You won’t always love the workout, but you will always love the results.
I like this quote because it keeps things realistic. Not every moment of every workout feels good. I’m not always going to like it. But I will always like the results.
It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up.
I like this quote because it reminds me that change can be slow sometimes. In the same way, it takes a long time to climb a mountain, it might take a while to get my body to be capable of doing what I want it to. The only way I get there though is by continuing to put the time in.
You don’t get what you wish for. You get what you work for.
I like this quote because it reminds me that sitting around wishing I was in better shape isn’t going to magically get me there. I will only see the changes that I work for. The only results I get will be the ones I earned.
Motivational Workout Quotes for Women to Keep You Pushing Through Your Workout
Remember why you started.
I like this quote because the reasons why you are exercising are good ones. They were enough to get you to set aside your valuable time to start your workout. Thinking about them during the hard times can help keep you pushing through the tough exercises and giving your best.
Be stronger than your excuse.
This quote helps me to stay focused. I can always find a reason not to work out. There will always be lots of excuses to slow down or give up. Our brains are great at finding any reason to stop something that’s hard. It’s our job to be stronger than those excuses and to continue to do our best.
I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.
This is one of the quotes I love! I don’t know about you, but there are lots of times in my past where I have quit or given up because it was hard. It was hard physically and mentally and giving up definitely felt easier. If I want to know what I’m really capable of, then I need to push past that level that I stopped at before.
A little progress each day adds up to big results.
This quote is behind so much of my outlook on life in general. The little steps matter! Every time we put in some effort, even if it’s just a little, it adds up. This applies to exercise as well. A short workout here, or a little bit of progress there will add up to huge growth and results in the future.
If you get tired, learn to rest not to quit.
This quote motivates me because I know our bodies get tired. Especially when we are working out and pushing ourselves. This means we need to rest, NOT quit. Resting is a short break to regroup so you can keep going. When I’m doing a tough workout I will take a short break, but I know that I need to get back to it and finish it.
I am doing this for me.
This quote was part of a whole revolution in my thinking. When I work out, I am doing it for me.I am the one that benefits.My body is the one getting stronger, more fit, and more healthy. I’m not doing it to please anyone. It’s for me. A gift to myself and my future.
If I don’t fully commit to the changes, the results won’t fully commit to me.
I use this quote to motivate me to keep pushing when I find myself slacking off in my workouts. I’m only going to get out of it what I put into it. If I don’t fully commit to giving my best effort, then I shouldn’t be surprised if my results aren’t what I wanted. These types of changes take commitment. I will only get out what I put into it.
Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.
This quote helps me to get past the barriers I put in my own way. The human body is amazing. Our bodies can do far more than we think they can. It’s the mental restrictions we put on it that hold us back. When we start to push past them. we see what we are really capable of.
Fitness is not about being better than someone else… it’s about being better than you used to be.
This quote helps to keep me from comparing myself to others and feeling inadequate. My journey is not theirs. I didn’t start where they are and I may not even want to go where they are headed. My fitness is about me and improving so I can meet my goals. What everyone else is doing doesn’t really even matter.
Conclusion on 15 Quick Motivational Workout Quotes for Women
I hope these quotes were helpful to you. Sometimes we need that extra bit of motivation to get us up and moving and giving our best. If you want more inspiring quotes or workout suggestions, follow me on Pinterest here.
Please comment and share your favorite fitness quotes and the things that help keep you motivated. You can also reach out to me at Candice@littlestepsbighappy.com.
Pin this for later! 👇👇
You might also like:
Candice McDaniel
I’m a busy mom of 3 turned Health and Fitness Coach and Self Defense Instructor. I help inspire other moms to reach their health, fitness, and weight loss goals. You can usually find me chasing my kiddos around, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or sneaking away to read romance novels. About Me
FAQs
What are some good workout quotes? ›
- “Strength does not come from physical capacity. ...
- “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” ...
- “If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.” ...
- “The body achieves what the mind believes.”
- “ Get ready, be prepared. ...
- “ Running Long distance is 10% Training Plans and 90% Showing Up”
- “ ...
- “Be Humble. ...
- “ ...
- “You don't need to be extreme, just consistent.”
- “Work out because you love your body, not because you hate it.”
- “Sore today, strong tomorrow.”
- Motivation. A workout partner increases your motivation! ...
- Accountability. With motivation comes accountability. ...
- Support. ...
- Getting Fit Together. ...
- Offer a compliment when your significant other exercises. ...
- Choose fun ways to get active together. ...
- Share your fitness successes. ...
- When all else fails, keep asking.
Fit Mom Quotes
“I exercise because somehow completely exhausting myself is the most relaxing part of my day.” “Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your kids.” “A baby is a reason, not an excuse.” “Fit moms don't have time.
- “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” — ...
- “Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working.” — ...
- “Don't settle for average. ...
- “Show up, show up, show up, and after a while the muse shows up, too.” — ...
- “Don't bunt.
- Goals. It should be no surprise that goals motivate us and inspire us. ...
- New. Choosing to learn something new every day will give you a reason to grown and change. ...
- Challenge. ...
- Truth. ...
- Determination. ...
- Laughter. ...
- Perseverance. ...
- Freedom.
“As I exercise my body, my body will repay me with extra years of good health.” “I am becoming closer to my true self every day. Every inch of physical progress brings me closer to that goal.” “I am fit and healthy and I radiate happiness and love.”
What are good gym captions? ›- Stop waiting for Monday, January 1, or anything else. Start now.
- Sore today, stronger tomorrow.
- Take care of your body. It's where you live.
- Never not training.
- Never miss a Monday.
- On good days, work out. On bad days, work out harder.
- No caption necessary.
- Nothing but gains here. 📈
...
3. Trying new things
- Achieving big goals. ...
- Gaining respect from others. ...
- Being independent. ...
- Practicing self-care. ...
- Taking on challenges. ...
- Having the support of others.
- Make it fun. Find sports or activities that you enjoy, then vary the routine to keep it interesting. ...
- Make physical activity part of your daily routine. If it's hard to find time for exercise, don't fall back on excuses. ...
- Put it on paper. ...
- Join forces with friends, neighbors or others. ...
- Reward yourself. ...
- Be flexible.
How to motivate a woman? ›
- Be a listening ear. ...
- Stay open-minded. ...
- Help her set attainable goals. ...
- Take action. ...
- Encourage her to visualize her goals. ...
- Reinforce the importance of positive life skills, such as hard work, persistence, a positive attitude, and responsibility.
- Be realistic about challenges.
- “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” — ...
- “Opportunities don't happen, you create them.” — ...
- “Love your family, work super hard, live your passion.” — ...
- “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” —
"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." "Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." "Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health."
What is the most popular motivational quote? ›- “Do the best you can. ...
- “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ―Theodore Roosevelt.
- 'It's never too late to be what you might've been.” ―George Eliot.
- “If you can dream it, you can do it.” ―Walt Disney.
- “Trust yourself that you can do it and get it.” ―Baz Luhrmann.
- It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. ...
- Nothing lasts forever. ...
- There are only two ways to live your life. ...
- Take chances, make mistakes. ...
- Being strong means rejoicing in who you are, complete with imperfections.
“A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey where she will become strong.”
What is the best short quote? ›- “Whatever you are, be a good one.” ...
- “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ...
- “Act as if what you do makes a difference. ...
- “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” ...
- “Positive anything is better than negative nothing.” ...
- “Limit your 'always' and your 'nevers'.”
- The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - ...
- The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - ...
- Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. ...
- If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor. -
True strength is the courage to admit weakness.
What is a healthy body quote? ›“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha. “A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world.” – Paul Dudley White (1886-1973)
What's the positive quote for today? ›
"Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get." "Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." "Happiness is holding someone in your arms and knowing you hold the whole world." "Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
What are some 3 word quotes? ›- “I'll be there.”
- “I love you.”
- “Maybe you're right.”
- “I trust you.”
- “Go for it.”
- “Got your back.”
- “How are you?”
- “I want you.”
The most powerful motivation is rejection.
What are 5 positive affirmations? ›- I am successful.
- I am confident.
- I am powerful.
- I am strong.
- I am getting better and better every day.
- All I need is within me right now.
- I wake up motivated.
- I am an unstoppable force of nature.
- I am enough.
- I believe in my dreams, myself, and all that I am.
- I love myself deeply and fully.
- My life is filled with abundance of goodness.
- I am relaxed, and I overcome any challenges coming my way.
- My skin is healthy, glowing, and deeply nourished.
- I can go the extra mile.
- Working out has improved my health.
- I am motivated and ready to lose weight.
- I have faith in my strength.
- My body is transforming every day.
- Losing weight comes easily to me.
- I lose weight every day.
- I am working toward reaching my goal weight every day.
- Prehab. ...
- Functional. ...
- Weak Core / Weak Glutes / Muscles Not Firing. ...
- Using “Sprinting” Synonymously with “Conditioning” or “Running” ...
- Muscle Confusion.
"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise." "The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit." "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." "True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united."
What are the best captions? ›- Life is the biggest party you'll ever be at.
- An apple a day will keep anyone away if you throw it hard enough.
- Give second chances but not for the same mistake.
- Never sacrifice three things: family, love, and or yourself.
- I'm an original and that's perfection in itself.
- You can't dull my sparkle ✨
- (30 seconds) IDENTIFY THE TASK. Identify the actual thing you want to accomplish and write the task down in a short phrase. ...
- (3 minutes) WRITE THE PLAN. ...
- (30 seconds) SELECT A METRIC. ...
- (30 seconds) DRINK A GLASS OF WATER. ...
- (30 seconds) DO 5 STAR JUMPS. ...
- Then START.
How can I motivate myself quickly? ›
- Define goals, not tasks. It makes a huge difference if you say “I need to lose 20 lbs” or “I want to finally fit into my favorite pants again“. ...
- Move. We often have a hard time starting something new. ...
- Change your focus. ...
- Take care of your body. ...
- Find your deeper why.
- Set up a calendar/schedule with workouts for each day that you want to do.
- Make yourself adhere to that schedule. ...
- Block off time in your real life/work calendar. ...
- Make time. ...
- Create a dedicated space to workout. ...
- Stop with your excuses. ...
- Do it with a group friends. ...
- Push yourself.
- You are loved more than you can fathom.
- You are chosen and wanted.
- Thank you for being a friend to me.
- I miss you!
- You are important and valued.
- You are not alone even when you feel lonely.
- I admire how strong you are!
- I'm grateful that you are my sister.
Women Empowering: Live by your values
Take a little time for yourself. Feel into yourself. Instead of orienting yourself to the opinions and value judgements of others, take the freedom as a strong, self-confident woman to do what suits you, your life situation and your values.
A strong woman stands up for herself.
“She is not afraid to share her ideas and thoughts, regardless of what others think.” “She speaks her heart and her mind.” “She respects herself enough to stand up for herself, the causes she believes in, and the welfare of others.”
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." "Good things come to people who wait, but better things come to those who go out and get them." "If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got." "Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm."
What is a very powerful quote? ›“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” — Reinhold Niebuhr.
What is courage and strength quotes? ›“Courage isn't having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don't have strength.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte. Southern Living.
What is inner strength quote? ›“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”
What's a short positive message? ›“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” “When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.” “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
What are the 5 words of wisdom? ›
- Pursue Passion More Than Profit. ...
- Hard Work Beats Talent. ...
- Excellence, Not Perfection. ...
- Big is Little and Little is Big. ...
- You Choose Your Spouse, Not Your Child.
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." "Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice."
What are empowering quotes? ›Empowering Quotes for Self-Worth
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” “Self–worth is so vital to your happiness if you don't feel good about yourself, it's hard to feel good about anything else.”
- “Never apologize for being a powerful woman.” – ...
- “The world needs strong women. ...
- “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” – ...
- “A woman is the full circle.
- “Don't quit. ...
- “Strong people don't put others down… ...
- “Tough times never last but tough people do.” ...
- “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” ...
- “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ...
- “Do not pray for easy lives. ...
- “Strength does not come from winning.
Life is about creating yourself." Eleanor Roosevelt: "You must do the things you think you cannot do." Mother Teresa: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." Lucille Ball: "Love yourself first, and everything else falls into place."
What's a good quote for the day? ›Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results. Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.
What is the most motivating quote? ›“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” – Confucius. “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen” - – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney.
What is the best positive quote? ›"Lead from the heart, not the head." "Always find opportunities to make someone smile, and to offer random acts of kindness in everyday life." "You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness." "The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."