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    How can I get muscles quickly?
    Michele Dolan
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Plyometric training, such as jumps, explosive push ups, punching bag workouts, will get fast results.
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    How do you motivate yourself to workout?
    Pete Cerqua
    Pete Cerqua
    Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist
    Pete Cerqua is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. Pete is also a five-time best-selling author of books including "The 90-Second Fitness Solution" and "High Intensity Fitness Revolution for Women/Men" published by Simon and Schuster and Skyhorse Publishing. Pete has over 20 years of personal training and nutrition coaching experience and operates the 90-Second Fitness flagship studio in New York City.
    Pete Cerqua
    Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist
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    Remember that exercising is a habit, not a one-time goal. Sometimes you're not going to feel motivated, but you just have to push through and do the workout, and you'll feel so much better afterward. After a while, you'll build a routine, and exercising will just come naturally.
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    What if I had initial motivation, but it's running out?
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    Community Answer
    "Motivation" is a cute buzzword to get people jazzed up. You need dedication. Dedication is doing what you need to do whether you want to or not because you know it needs to be done.
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    Is it okay if I just exercise at home?
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    Community Answer
    Yes! In fact, that saves money and is very convenient.
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    How can I motivate myself to work out after months of not exercising?
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    Community Answer
    Watch free workout routines on YouTube for motivation. You could also keep your exercise clothes, gear, and a water bottle out where you'll see them daily to remind you to fit your workout into your day.
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    Is it okay to work out when I'm on my period?
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    Yes, it's perfectly fine, and many people find it actually helps to improve cramps and other symptoms. Start out with some gentle stretching and yoga and see how that goes before moving on to something more strenuous.
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    What if I'm on a busy work schedule and I really feel like I should work out, but am too busy?
    Onlyusernamenottaken
    Onlyusernamenottaken
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    A good workout doesn't have to be 30 minutes to an hour long. It can be five minutes and, if you sit at your job a lot, you could maybe get up every so often and stretch.
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    What can I do to keep up my fitness if I am physically handicapped?
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    It depends on your specific situation. If you have no use of your legs, try doing upper-body workouts. If you have no use of your arms, try jogging, mountain climbers, etc. Those will still keep your upper-body fit. If you're not sure what is/isn't safe, talk to your doctor, physical therapist, etc.
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    What if I can't afford workout gear, even though it does help me get motivated?
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    You could find other ways to motivate yourself. Get a yoga mat for floor exercises. Maybe treat yourself to a light snack or nap afterwards.
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