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Cute workout tanks for exercise motivation

2 March, 2015; Filed Under: fit & healthy

Before I got serious about getting fit, I’d only bother to put on workout clothes if I was going to the gym, an exercise class, or at least on a walk; anytime I planned to exercise at home, I did it in my pj’s.

Big mistake.

Not wearing workout clothes told my brain I didn’t need to workout — so I’d often skip it. On the occasions I did exercise, I didn’t give it my best effort because who likes to work up a sweat in pajamas? Besides, wearing non-workout clothes while working out just isn’t comfortable.

Recognizing my own weaknesses helps me set myself up for success instead of caving to my lazy tendencies. So now I put workout clothes on in the morning, whether or not I’m working out first thing because once I put regular clothes on, I know I won’t work out that day.

Cute workout tanks (some of my faves):

workout tanks

  1. Power, Love, Self-discipline from Cross Training Couture
  2. #NOEXCUSES tank on etsy
  3. Because my Body is a Temple (or one of these tanks) from Cross Training Couture
  4. I flexed and the sleeves fell off: I showed this one to a fit gal pal of mine (who really does have some “guns”), and she suggested we both get one and pose together to show that “fit” comes in a variety of sizes!
  5. Burpees: 0 people like this: because it’s true! Though I am happy to say I can actually do burpees now!
  6. Wonder Woman sleeveless shirt from UnderArmour. (That one is no longer available but you could try this one.)
  7. #GYMselfie tank makes me giggle. 😉
  8. Though she be but little, she is fierce: because I’ll always be little, but I’m getting stronger!

When workout clothes are cute, I have even more incentive to put them on, which gives me more incentive to workout, which starts a happy little cycle of me getting more fit. A new workout tank (or outfit) also makes a great reward when I hit a milestone; if I pass my personal trainer certification test coming up soon, I think I’ll buy a couple of these to celebrate!

Looking for more reasonably priced, cute workout clothes? I’ve found great deals at Old Navy, TJ Maxx, and Target. Any more places I should check out?

What helps YOU with exercise motivation?

Jamie

Wife, mama, homeschooler, dog-wrangler. Introvert who finds joy in good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Fitness enthusiast and strength coach. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand.

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Christa
Christa
2 March, 2015 10:19 am

When I use my Nordic Track at home, I find it extremely helpful to listen to upbeat music that I love (Christian contemporary music has quite a few of these). On the other hand, sometimes I put in my wedding DVD; it makes the time go so quickly and I don’t even think of getting off of the machine when I choose to do either one of those! Thank-you so much for sharing what motivates you-I found your tip helpful!

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Jamie
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Reply to  Christa
2 March, 2015 11:25 am

Yes, good music definitely helps!

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Stephanie
Stephanie
2 March, 2015 11:01 am

hee hee

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Stephanie
Stephanie
2 March, 2015 11:07 am

btw–I had to order it.

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Jamie
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Reply to  Stephanie
2 March, 2015 11:25 am

Awesome!!

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