Working out can be hard—but it's so worth it! These positive, inspirational quotes will give you the boost you need to power through and complete the best workout you can.

Working out is quite the interesting facet of life. It can often feel like an absolute chore, but one that almost always feels worthwhile and satisfying once it’s finished. And, of course, there are plenty of people who love working out and structure their entire day around it! Whatever your relationship with physical fitness and exercise, you can get a morale and motivation boost from these positive workout quotes. They’ll push you to run that extra distance, finish that extra rep, and live a healthy, fit lifestyle!

1. “The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger, bodybuilder, actor, and politician




2. “Of course it’s hard. It’s supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. Hard is what makes it great.” —Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) in A League of Their Own




3. “I fear not the man who has practiced 10000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10000 times.” —Bruce Lee, martial arts instructor and actor




4. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” —Arthur Ashe, pro tennis player. These “be yourself” quotes will help you embrace who you are.




5. ¨Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment.¨ —Vince Lombardi, football coach




6. “Success isn’t always about ‘greatness.’ It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success. Greatness will come.” —Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, actor and retired professional wrestler




7. ¨Exercise is labor without weariness.¨ —Samuel Johnson, writer




8. “Definition of a really good workout: when you hate doing it, but you love finishing it.” —Unknown