My Ten Best Fitness Quotes

Looking for inspiration? Lacking motivation in your training? Here are 10 quotes to help you reach your goals.

"In training, you listen to your body.

In competition, you tell your body to shut up.” ~ Rich Froning Jr., four-time CrossFit Games champion

“You shall gain, but you shall pay with sweat, blood, and vomit.” ~ Pavel Tsatsouline, father of the modern kettlebell movement

“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion.” ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger, seven-time Mr. Olympia

“If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.” ~ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, professional wrestler and actor

“There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop blaming other people for how you feel or the misfortunes in your life. You can’t go through life obsessing about what might have been.” ~ Hugh Jackman, actor and member of the 1000-pound club

“I will sacrifice whatever is necessary to be the best.” ~ J.J. Watt, defensive end for the Houston Texans

“There’s no secret formula. I lift heavy, work hard, and aim to be the best.” ~ Ronnie Coleman, eight-time Mr. Olympia

"You have to push past your perceived limits, push past that point you thought was as far as you can go.” ~ Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and 2010 Super Bowl MVP

“You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.” ~ Michael Phelps, swimmer and 18-time Olympic gold medalist

“We run for the people who think they can't.” ~ Dick Hoyt, retired Lt. Colonel who has pushed his quadriplegic son through over 1,000 marathons, triathlons, and Ironman races.