Struggling with a self-defeating mindset when it comes to exercise?

Have you ever started an exercise routine only to think: “What’s the point?”

The cycle of throwing your hat in the ring before giving it a good go is what’s often known as a ‘defeatist mindset’ — and it’s not just you, professional athletes deal with it too.

So, what do you do on those days when you just can’t find the motivation to get moving?

I had a chat with personal trainer and fitness instructor, Megan Waters, and sports psychologist, Emma Slade to get their advice.

It’s helpful to understand your relationship with exercise first

A self-defeating mindset is what sports psychologist Emma Slade describes as “thoughts, behaviours and feelings” that make us feel like our end goal is impossible.

We’re not born with this attitude — internal and external factors help shape this mindset, including our experience with exercise growing up.

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