When obstacles threaten to keep you from working out, use the following quick and easy motivational tips to stay on track.

Set up a standing date with a friend whose fitness level matches yours. Your mutual motivation lulls will cancel each other out. Research shows that having a dedicated workout partner makes you more likely to stick with an exercise program. Your mutual motivation lulls will cancel each other out. Research shows that having a dedicated workout partner makes you more likely to stick with an exercise program.