Inspiration is key to success in any field, and this is especially true in sports. Athletes at all levels must be mentally strong and determined to achieve their goals. Inspirational phrases can be a great way to motivate yourself and believe in yourself.

In this article, we are going to present the 30 best inspirational phrases for fitness and sports. These quotes are from great athletes, coaches and inspirational personalities who have all achieved success in their field. They are loaded with motivation and perseverance and remind us that nothing is impossible if we believe in it and work hard to achieve it.

The phrases will help you stay focused on your goals and believe in yourself, so you can go beyond your limits and achieve your dreams.

1. "Success is a mixture of preparation and opportunity." - Colin Powell
2. "It is not the mountain that we must climb, but ourselves." - Edmund Hillary
3. "Perseverance is the key to success in any field." -Michael Jordan
4. "Failure is simply the opportunity to start over with more experience." -George Herbert
5. "Life is a challenge to be met, a happiness to be deserved, an adventure to be lived." - Paulo Coelho
6. "The real secret of sporting excellence is to believe in yourself." -Joe Namath
7. "Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day after day." -Robert Collier
8. "Failure is key to success. It is proof that you tried, took risks and learned from your mistakes." -Michael Phelps
9. "It is by pushing yourself to your limits that you discover who you are." - Unknown
10. "Success is falling seven times and getting up eight." - Japanese proverb
11. "Success is getting up again and again after every fall." - Nelson Mandela
12. "Never give up, that's what makes you successful." -Michael Jordan
13. "Determination is the key to success in any field." -Michael Jordan
14. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is courage that counts." - Winston Churchill
15. "There is no shortcut to success, you have to work hard to achieve it." -Michael Jordan
16. "There is no limit to what you can accomplish except what you set for yourself." -Brian Tracy
17. "It is by setting high goals and working hard to achieve them that you become better." -Kobe Bryant
18. "Effort and perseverance are the keys to success in any field." -Michael Phelps
19. "If you want to be successful, you have to believe in yourself and your abilities." -Serena Williams
20. "Perseverance is the key to success, no matter the obstacles you face." -Usain Bolt
21. "Success is a combination of talent and hard work." -Michael Phelps
22. "There is no secret to success, it is the result of preparation, perseverance and determination." - Colin Powell
23. "Loss is simply an opportunity to start over with more experience." -George Herbert
24. "Success is a matter of choice, not luck." -Denzel Washington
25. "Success is not an accident, it is the result of determination, perseverance and the will to succeed." -William J. Clinton
26. "Obstacles are not there to stop you, but to show you that you are capable of overcoming them." - Unknown
27. "The only thing stopping you is the limit you set for yourself." - Unknown
28. "There is no end to improvement. There is always a next level." -Kobe Bryant
29. "Be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
30. "Courage is keeping going when everyone else stops." -Michael Jordan