If you go to the gym you should be there to do one thing, to workout. Whether it be lifting or cardio it doesn't matter, but you should know that your there to sweat and to work hard. Too many times I see people distracted by things. I've come up with a little list of things to ask yourself in case you find yourself being distracted at the gym.

Does the Gym Resemble More of A Star Bucks Cafe for You?

Do you go to the gym with the mindset wondering if certain people are going to be there? Do you look for people such as friends, coworkers, or maybe the hot blonde on the treadmill that you love staring it? The gym should be a place to get away, to let stress out, to get work done, and to improve. It shouldn't be a social gathering or a place to go when you are bored and want to take up space/machines. If your not serious you don't belong there.

Buying a membership should be enough motivation to make you serious about the time you spend in the gym. Unfortunately, that doesn?t always seem to be the case. Ask yourself before you leave for the gym if you are really serious and really want to work hard. No one said working out is easy.

Do You Bring Your Cell Phone With?

Are you constantly checking for missed calls after each set? During rest times are you waiting for or sending text messages to your girlfriend? Or is it so bad that you actually have conversations with people on your phone at the gym?

Leave your phone in your locker! If you don?t have a lock leave it in your car. Whether your doing cardio or lifting for mass your intensity should be up at the gym. Too often I see people lax and calm walking and talking on their cell phones. You should be constantly pushing yourself as hard as possible, getting your heart rate up and pushing out the extra rep. Not leaning again the dumbbell rack having a phone conversation. You are never going to get any bigger or stronger if you don?t push yourself. Talking on the phone having conversations is in no way getting you mentally ready to push out your next set. Leave the phones out of the gym!

What Are You Wearing?

Last week I saw it for the first time. A guy came into the gym wearing beach sandals. Sigh? I just don?t see how you could be serious or have any commitment when you come strolling in wearing beach sandals. This goes back to getting yourself in the mindset of really wanting to improve yourself each and every time you go to the gym. If you get yourself an outfit that you can sweat in and work hard in, an athletic outfit, you?ll start to feel a lot more positive in your role as to what your going to do, not to mention you?ll look the part too. You start to get into a routine and your mind realizes every time you start to get ready to the gym preparing yourself for a good workout. Instead of just strolling out the door in beach sandals because you are tired of lounging by the pool. Make yourself want to go to the gym! Make yourself prepared, and one of the ways to do that is by looking the part and at least wearing gym shoes!

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