If it’s workout motivation you’re looking for, there few people better equipped to dish out advice than the fit women who earn a living from their commitment to exercise. Which is why we chatted with world champion surfers, a big U.S. track star, yogis, and even a professional ballerina to find out how they shake themselves out of a workout slump, and get motivated to hit the gym. Here’s what they came back with.
Stephanie Gilmore
“I?ve never trained as much in my career as right now after returning from injury and it just feels so good. I get excited to go back. It’s all about getting started and pushing through that day after muscle soreness. If you get a couple of sessions under your belt, and take a ‘rip the bandaid off’ kind of approach, then it becomes addictive. Definitely find a song that pumps you up, play it loud and make sure you mix it up. Training should be fun so be sure to find the physical movements that you enjoy and incorporate them into your workouts. I also have a sweet tooth so the idea of being able to order that brownie after lunch assists in the overall motivation!”—Stephanie Gilmore, six-time world surfing champion “Take a group exercise class like yoga, barre or dance. I?m not the type to work out alone and I love the energy of being in a room full of dedicated people. You have the support of the group and can encourage each other to keep going. Create a great class plan to keep yo...