This may just seem like a way to procrastinate, but if you do it with the mindset of actually working out, then it’s a real help. Just search “workout routines.”

You’re going to come across a thumbnail of some dude who looks like he could do alternating bench presses with two tons of kittens. Eventually he’s going to do something

insane like handstand push-ups. Whatever you think is the craziest exercise possible, try to replicate during your gym session. But don’t get too delusional about it — you won’t be

able to workout with a broken spine.

It doesn’t matter what song you choose —it can be Rihanna's latest offering or it can be somethings an ‘80s glam rock album. Whatever Is going to get your heart

pumping and have you jumping up in the air with glee. Now, try not to think too hard about the fact that said glee will die once you are benching

300.

Think of it like getting a gold star form a teacher when you were in elementary school. While a gold star might not be the most exciting thing to receive

nowadays, you can find a variety of different options out there. Maybe you save the latest Netflix show for a one episode per day post-workout viewing, instead of binging it all in one

night with a bowl of extra buttered popcorn and candy corn.

There are lots of ways to feel motivation. If you don’t have a positive reason to get off the couch this afternoon, think about all of the bad things that

could come out of it. Like losing 10 bucks. Did you know that there are apps out there that will donate a pre-designated amount of cash from your bank account

to other app users if you don’t work out? They exist, and they’re devilishly effective. Those no good stinking competitors don’t deserve your money, do they?

This may sound like a bad thing, but trust me, I’ve tried it and it definitely works. If you’re all, 'I’m too tired to work out tonight'—think about how guilty

you will feel later. Imagine the high fat condiments in the fridge mocking you for your failure or the mailman asking you if you put on some weight the next

time you see him (rude, man). It will make you think twice about skipping your routine. Even if you only exercise for a few minutes you’ll feel better.

Stupid Steve from sales with his idiotic bow tie and rippled pecs. Seriously, how does he have time to hit the gym so hard? And why do you keep noticing

his pecs getting bigger? If you’re lying on the couch, think about the fact that Steve is probably at the gym this very second. Do you feel like getting up

now? Yeah, I thought so. You can either have imaginary sworn enemies in the fitness game, or you can create a friendly bet between amigos.