Wednesday, December 14, 2016

How To Get Your Motivation Back





Motivation


What motivates you?  Did you know that according to Rod K. Dishman, Ph.D., director of the Behavioural Fitness Laboratory at the University of Georgia, about 50% of people who begin an exercise program drop out within 6 months?


Find Your Motivation

The good news is that you don’t have to be a part of the 50% who drop out.  It’s a simple fact of human psychology that if we want something badly enough we’ll do whatever it is we need to do to get it.  The trick is to find your motivation.

Here are some possible motivators that might work for you:

Do it to relieve stress

Studies have shown that exercise relieves stress, anxiety and depression.  We can all use a little stress release and exercise is one of the healthiest ways to do this.

Do it to increase your confidence

Let’s face it, when you look good you feel good.  Exercise will improve your physique making you feel more confident and energetic. 

Do it to ensure your strength and mobility as you age

We are all aging but not everyone is aging well.  When you think about your twilight years do you want to be that person who hurts every time you move and basically be spending the majority of your time on the couch or in bed?  Or do you want to be that person who’s enjoying life to its fullest in a body that moves well and feels great?   Put the work in now so you don’t suffer later.

Do it for your health

This is beneficial to both you and your loved ones.  If you don’t take care of your health now you risk dying younger and leaving your loved ones.  You also risk losing your independence as you age due to the higher risk of stroke and/or heart attack. 

Did You Find Your Motivation?

Hopefully something here resonates with you and your motivation is fired up!  If not contact me so we can figure out what motivates you :)





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