The 10 Stages of Getting Pumped For a Workout

The struggle to get up and exercise is real. Whether it be as soon as you wake up in the morning or right after you get off work, the spark to put on your gym gear and break a sweat isn't always there. Even if you're feeling lazy, you know that your fitness regimen is an important routine — you know, you live longer and all that good stuff. In other words, put on your game face and confront your worst enemy, even if it's a single dumbbell. Here are the 10 stages of getting yourself pumped up for exercise. We bet you can relate. Source: Universal Pictures

01
That Superearly Alarm Goes Off

That Superearly Alarm Goes Off

And your bed is feeling really comfy right now . . .

02
You Absentmindedly Get Your Morning Carbs In
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You Absentmindedly Get Your Morning Carbs In

Because you can't do that dreadful workout on an empty stomach.

03
You Give Yourself a Good Pep Talk
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You Give Yourself a Good Pep Talk

May the pumping up commence.

04
You Put In Your Headphones and Blast That Music

You Put In Your Headphones and Blast That Music

Nothing gets you going like your favorite workout songs. Source: Buena Vista Pictures

05
But You Get a Little Too Excited

But You Get a Little Too Excited

Wait, why were you even getting so pumped? Oh yeah, the workout . . .

06
So You Start to Give Up Again
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So You Start to Give Up Again

One squat is good enough, right?

08
And You Finally Get Into Your Groove
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And You Finally Get Into Your Groove

Hey, this actually feels kind of great.

09
Once You're Finished, You Feel So Accomplished
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Once You're Finished, You Feel So Accomplished

Yes, you're a fitness god.

10
So Celebrate Your Workout Victory!
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So Celebrate Your Workout Victory!

Then get up and do it all over again tomorrow morning.