Inspire your fitness class with these 130+ motivational cues! Try one today!
Let’s talk about group fitness instructor motivational cues. Have you ever wondered what to say during a class to encourage your students? Maybe you have a few phrases you say over and over again. You know there are more options for what you could say, but you draw a blank.
I’ve been there too.
As instructors, we put a lot of time and effort into planning the movement, music, and message for each class, but we rarely think much about motivational cues. That’s why I’ve created a comprehensive list of 130+ motivational cues to help you get started.
Whether you’re a seasoned instructor or just starting out, this list will give you the tools you need to connect with your students on a deeper level.
So why not give it a try? Choose the phrases that resonate with you and incorporate them into your next class.
72 Faith-Based Group Fitness Instructor Motivational Cues
At Revelation Wellness, we believe in the power of faith combined with movement transforms lives. Therefore, I created a list of our “Rev” sayings and phrases that you can use as motivational cues in your upcoming fitness classes.
These cues are more than just words; they’re a reflection of our mission to help people live healthy and whole lives. Use these cues to help your students connect with their bodies and with God in a meaningful way.
It’s powerful when you choose to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, and seen.
Take a look at this list and choose 1-2 that resonates with you. Incorporate them into your next class and ask God to use them to impact the lives of your students.
1. Stop obsessing. Stop neglecting. Live free in your body.
2. Love God. Get Healthy. Be Whole. Love Others.
3. Get free. Stay free. Set others free.
4. LOVE > FEAR ®
5. Faith that moves.
6. Modification. A sign of wisdom, not weakness
7. Success options.
8. If you’re moving, you’re doing it right.
9. You’re not disqualified. You’re not left out in God’s kingdom. (about taking modifications or success options)
10. No shame zone.
11. Fitness is our movement. Freedom is our mission.
12. Functional fitness: fitness to improve activities of daily living.
13. Stop believing the lies and live in true freedom.
14. It’s not about the fitness.
15. Here for the freedom.
16. Shame slayer.
17. You are God’s good idea.
18. More is not better. Better is better.
19. Find your people. Love your people.
20. Hope is making a comeback.
21. You are a good idea.
22. Think, say, do kind things.
23. Comfortable being uncomfortable.
24. Embrace the suck, do the work.
25. Get under her pinata.
26. The battle belongs to the Lord.
27. Get your hopes up.
28. Assume the best.
29. We train because love is heavy.
30. His love // never quits (say “His love” and have them answer “never quits”)
31. Training your joy.
32. You’re created to move.
33. Challenge yourself but also listen to your body. You do you.
34. We were created to do hard things.
35. You’re doing what God designed you to do. Worshiping and moving your body.
36. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
37. Shame off you.
38. Worship is our weapon.
39. Exhale. You’re doing it right.
40. We are better together.
41. God is for you.
42. I want you to take up some space.
43. The workout was good but it’s not the point. I hope you had fun. I hope that it trained your heart and your body. But more than that, I hope the Lord meets you here.
44. The workout is the warmup.
45. The Lord wants to meet you here now.
46. If it’s not good, it’s not over.
47. Rest, then rise.
48. Resting isn’t quitting.
49. It doesn’t have to feel good to be good.
50. If you’re feeling wobbly, you’re doing it right. This is why we train.
51. We work from rest.
52. Lift the corners of your mouth.
53. We train for hard things.
54. Your body is made for ability, not vanity.
55. Celebrate your body.
56. We are training your body, mind, and spirit.
57. Moving our bodies isn’t a have-to. It’s a get-to.
58. Let’s be good stewards of the body God has given us.
59. Can you smile right now?
60. The Holy Spirit in you looks so good. You are your true self when the Spirit is in you.
61. It’s time to stop believing the lies and live in true freedom.
62. This is about so much more than the fitness.
63. You’ve got nothing to lose but what’s weighing you down.
64. We are training your hope.
65. Move in love.
66. The goal is to be healthy, whole, and free.
67. Move in truth. Worship and sweat. Activate your faith.
68. Love lives here.
69. Your body is a revelation.
70. Your body is God’s home.
71. With God anything is possible.
72. When bodies move, minds renew.
60 General Motivational Cues for Fitness Instructors
Want even more ideas for motivational cues for your fitness classes? If so, check out this list of general phrases below.
Feel free to use these cues and adapt them to your personality, the message of your class, and the needs of your students.
1. Hey! You’re doing it.
2. It’s so good to workout with you today.
3. Every time a little better.
4. XX reps left. No more shrinking back. No more playing small. Give me what you got.
5. You can do this, you’re almost there.
6. Give it your all.
7. If not now, when?
8. You were born for this.
9. Way to show up.
10. You aren’t alone.
11. Don’t stop, won’t stop.
12. Mindset matters.
13. Progress, not perfection.
14. Stay committed.
15. Above and beyond.
16. Strength in numbers.
17. See it through.
18. Start together, finish together.
19. One last push.
20. Finish what you started.
21. Love your body.
22. Training like athletes, moving like dancers.
23. Recruiting every muscle.
24. Creating awareness.
25. Digging deep.
26. Controlling our movements.
27. Letting go of negativity, inviting possibility.
28. Feeling the difference.
29. Sharing energy.
30. Make this time matter.
31. Respect your mind, trust your body.
32. Challenging your limits.
33. Building confidence.
34. Embracing the experience.
35. Finish what you start.
36. Maximize your potential.
37. Make this the best one yet.
38. Last one, best one.
39. You all make this look easy!
40. Count with me.
41. We start together and end together.
42. Let’s make everything we do here matter.
43. Let’s leave a little stronger today.
44. Stronger than last time. Better than last time.
45. What you do in here translates to what you do out of here.
46. You only get one chance to finish.
47. Every class is an opportunity. Seize that opportunity to make today the best it can be.
48. Dig deeper.
49. I know you have it in you.
50. Feel the burn and then work through it. This is how we change and define our muscles.
51. Make every minute count.
52. Don’t forget to breathe.
53. Hello / Good Morning / Good Evening (quads or whatever muscle you’re working)
54. Make your workout work for you.
55. I want you to walk out of these doors feeling less stress than when you got here.
56. It may be difficult but it’s possible.
57. See the gain not the pain.
58. Muscle pain is good, joint pain is not. Feel the burn, but if you feel joint pain, choose another option.
59. If it feels too easy, you might need a heavier weight or increase the speed. Form before speed. If it feels too hard, feel free to choose a lighter weight or decrease the speed.
60. We’re not giving up. Not you, not today.
Share Your Thoughts
We hope this list of group fitness instructor motivational cues has given you some fresh ideas to inspire and encourage your students.
Let us know in the comments which phrases you’re going to incorporate into your next class.
And share any additional suggestions you may have. One benefit of being a Revelation Wellness instructor is that we share everything. We continually help one another learn and grow as fitness teachers gospel preachers.
Therefore, we pray these ideas help you as you serve your students! Your voice matters and God can use your words to impact lives for eternity. All glory to God!
Shelley Hitz is a certified Revelation Wellness Instructor from Platoon 26, author of the best-selling book, “Broken Crayons Still Color,” and an author coach who helps writers self-publish and market their books. With over 12 years of experience as a physical therapist, she now works full-time with her husband in their business. Join her Momentum Challenge to jumpstart your fitness journey with just 15 minutes of daily exercise and discover how small actions can lead to big results. Learn more at ShelleyHitz.com.
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Great tips and thrilled I have been using a few of these before becoming an RW Instructor, praise Jesus!
This is GOLD!!! Thank you!!
Love these! Thank you for sharing.!
Thank you thank you THANK YOU! You are so right in the midst of it, I forget the great things to say. This is over the top greatness right here. I am going to use many of the sayings, His love never quits, your doing it right, see the gain not the pain, embracing the experience. I can go on. But this helps me a lot. Just when you think there is nothing else to share to help me be successful and now this. I love this, thank you for sharing and equipping us.
Love love these!!! Thank you for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Check out our other resources for fitness instructors on the blog!