Sometimes motivation can be found in be missed in the most
obvious of places. For example, my college, Humber College
has an impressive fitness facility. It contains to rooms, one for cardio and
another for the weight room, along with studio rooms and a small lounge
equipped with 2 always-used tennis tables. But beyond the physicality of the
gym, there are somethings that the regulars such as myself, miss. After
examining the space in-depth, I realized that the fitness centre is not just
for being healthy in terms of the body, but also through the mind.
I have mentioned plenty of times that I have come across
kind gym-goers who encouraged me by giving me a high five or by complimenting
me after I did a good lift. Conversation with strangers in the gym is key in
order to remain focused that motivated to continue working out. This is because
that you know for sure that there are people rooting for you and want you to
succeed!
Another interesting characteristic about where I work out is
that the fitness centre can also double as a bank for motivational quotes! In
one photo, a motivational quote was printed on to a wall and on the next photo,
a board pinned with motivational pictures and posters is rightfully displayed
steps before you enter into the weight room. Just to give you that extra big of
motivation.
This post isn’t about me bragging about where I workout but
that not all gyms are created to drain the money out of your pocket but are
actually their to truly help you in your life. My gym is a testimony to that
mindset and should be enough for you to motivate you in searching for what your
gym has in store for you to become a better you. Whether it may be the people
in the gym, the posters on the wall, or those guys that won’t leave the table
tennis table.