Ep 133 : Motivation for Workouts, Strength Training and Why the Buzz Is the Wrong Goal

<p>Vikki discusses a listener question about workout motivation and uses it as a springboard into a bigger message about strength training, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. </p><p>The episode focuses on why consistency matters more than feeling excited and why strength training is about long term health, mobility and independence rather than an immediate emotional payoff.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics</strong></p><ul><li>Vikki explains why she chose this topic after a listener asked for advice on finding motivation for workouts, especially strength training.</li><li>She shares that motivation is unreliable, while habits, routine, and discipline are what actually keep people moving.</li><li>In this episode: not every workout needs to feel amazing, and not every gym session will give you a buzz or release.</li><li>She breaks down the real why behind strength training</li><p><br></p><p>Upcoming events and coaching opportunities with Vikki : </p><p><em>Female Health &amp; Fitness Summit - 6th September - Cork </em></p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-female-health-fitness-summit-tickets-1991920195927?aff=oddtdtcreator">⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-female-health-fitness-summit-tickets-1991920195927?aff=oddtdtcreator⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Coaching </em></p><p><br></p><p><em></em><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU1_mQtC-e76D3tN-hnfXNJrEDII4OPbC9QFkETU2ovP4ycQ/viewform?usp=header">⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU1_mQtC-e76D3tN-hnfXNJrEDII4OPbC9QFkETU2ovP4ycQ/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Instagram </em></p><p><br></p><p><em></em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==">⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Website </em></p><p><br></p><p><em></em><a href="http://vikkicronincoaching.ie/">⁠⁠http://vikkicronincoaching.ie/⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, don&#39;t forget to rate, follow and share Your Mindset Matters with others.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p></ul>