Staying motivated in fitness isn’t always easy—especially when progress feels slow or life gets in the way. Whether you’re just starting or restarting, finding ways to maintain motivation is key to achieving long-term results.

Here are some practical strategies to help you stay on track and smash your health and fitness goals. The tips come from the AdMac Fitness personal trainer’s collective decades in the fitness industry…

1. Set Realistic Goals

Big changes don’t happen overnight. Start with small, achievable goals like completing three workouts a week or improving your squat depth. Celebrate each win to keep momentum going.

You must make a point of recognising your progress, no matter how seemingly small. Nothing kills motivation quicker than a lack of progress, because it feels pointless. Instead set goals that you can achieve at first, and then progress those to make the challenge more difficult.

In time what was once a huge achievement will be completely normal to you. It’s important to realise that.

2. Track Your Progress

Whether it’s through photos, measurements, or a fitness app, tracking helps you see how far you’ve come. Progress might not always show on the scales, but increased strength or improved endurance are signs of success.

At AdMac Fitness our personal trainers keep regular progression records for our clients, so we can help them stay on track. We can adjust our programming and workout intensity based on the work they’re doing, and the results they’re achieving.

Not only does it show the client that their hard work has been worth it, it also shows the coaches what is working for the clients.

3. Make it Fun

Fitness doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Find activities you enjoy—whether it’s strength training, cycling, or dance classes—and mix them up to keep things interesting.

At AdMac Fitness we make a point of ensuring that our sessions are fun and engaging. Our personal trainers build fantastic friendships with clients, and in our group exercise sessions the atmosphere is fun, welcoming and supportive - perfect for helping you to maintain motivation and effort levels!

4. Find Accountability

Having a workout buddy or a personal trainer can keep you consistent. They provide encouragement and make you less likely to skip sessions. AdMacFitness offers personalised coaching to ensure you stay focused.

There’s no better way to stay accountable than by working with a personal trainer. Not only is your training programmed by a professional, you’ve got an accountability partner that can make adjustments to ensure you’re staying on track.

There’s also a financial incentive - putting your money where your mouth is carries a different level of motivation!

5. Remember Your ‘Why’

What inspired you to start your fitness journey? Whether it’s better health, weight loss, or boosting confidence, remind yourself of your ‘why’ to reignite your motivation.

That could be to be able to play with your kids without getting tired. It might be because you want to look great on your wedding day. It could be because you have a family history of heart issues and you don’t want to suffer in the same way. Whatever it is, keep it front and centre of your mind to help maintain motivation.

Importantly, building consistency is what leads to success. By setting goals, tracking progress, and making fitness enjoyable, you’ll create habits that keep you on the path to better health and fitness. AdMacFitness is here to support you every step of the way.

Want to improve your health and fitness? Let the AdMac Fitness Personal Trainers help…

AdMac Fitness has been helping the people of East London transform their health and fitness for nearly a decade.

We help people using tried and tested fitness approaches. Our expert team of personal trainers, based in both Bow and South Woodford can help you get a grip of your health forever. With our guidance and experience, you can relax knowing that your fitness journey is going to be guided by some of the best personal trainers in East London.

For more information on who we are, what we do and how we can help you achieve your health and fitness goals, contact us on… 07921465108 or email us at admacfitness@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our locations are…

AdMac Fitness: Arch 457 Robeson St, London E3 4JA

AdMac Fitness South Woodford: Unit 4 Marlborough Business Centre, 96 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1AD