Need Motivation? Then Check Out These 3 Inspirational Fitness Films

by Tom Parker⁽⁵⁾
Free Fitness Tips

If you need inspiration or motivation, films are a fantastic tool. They can show you visually how someone real or fictional has succeeded and give you the inspiration to do the same. In this article I am going to be sharing with you 3 of my favourite inspirational fitness films.

1) PREFONTAINE:

Prefontaine is a biopic of the American long distance runner Steve Prefontaine who had his life tragically cut short by a car accident when he was just 24 years old. Despite the sombre ending to the film, Prefontaine is still very inspirational. This is a guy who loved to run and lived to win. Even though he only lived to 24 years old, Steve Prefontaine managed to achieve great things and at 1 point was the holder of the American record for 7 different distance track events ranging from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters. This fitness film leaves you inspired and thinking that if Steve Prefontaine managed to achieve so much in his short life, just how much can you achieve in your own life?

2) ROCKY:

Rocky is 1 of the most popular fitness films ever released and there are plenty of reasons why. This is the film that turned Sylvester Stallone into a star. The story follows the struggling boxer and debt collector Rocky Balboa as he gets the ultimate opportunity - an exhibition bout with Apollo Creed - the current boxing world heavyweight champion. There are many inspirational moments in Rocky and when the final fight rolls around you find yourself literally cheering Rocky along.

3) THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS:

Although The Pursuit Of Happyness is not really a fitness film, it does focus on increasing your mental fitness. Whilst Prefontaine and Rocky are good films for getting you pumped, this film is 1 to watch if you are feeling a little down on yourself. It's a true story about Chris Gardner - a guy who makes a bad financial decision which ultimately leads to him losing his wife and his home. However, through sheer mental strength and determination he gets through it and becomes very successful. If you are having a bad day or even a bad week, you will feel a lot better after watching this film. It makes you think that there are many people out there in much worse situations than you and also demonstrates the value of making the best out of a bad situation.

SUMMARY:

Whether you want to get a little pumped up before going to the gym or you just need cheering up after going through a rough patch in your life, these 3 inspirational fitness films should do the trick. So sit down, relax and prepare to get motivated.

Tom Parker owns Free Fitness Tips - an excellent source of diet tips and exercise tips. You can learn more about Tom's top 10 favourite fitness movies by visiting his website.

Article submitted Friday, January 20, 2012 & read 4 times.

Tom Parker is the owner of Free Fitness Tips - a fantastic source of free, impartial fitness advice. His website covers all aspects of fitness and provides readers with free diet, exercise, fitness and weight loss tips which help them lead a fitter and healthier life.

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