Stay Motivated to Build Muscle

Program Description
Building muscle is more than just lifting weights. In fact, motivation and adherence are the major contributors to long-term workout success. It may take up to eight weeks of regular strength training to begin to see a physical change in appearance. Therefore, persistence and staying motivated is imperative.

Actions
1. Keep a training log or journal.

2. Create measurable, appropriate and achievable short and long term goals.

3. Elicit support from friends, family and colleagues.

4. Reward yourself when you reach a goal.

5. Train with a partner or group.

6. Join a gym or class.

7. Change up a routine to reduce boredom.