The reasons for exercising vary person to person. Studies have indicated that individuals motivation is either driven from within (internal), or driven from outside influence (external). This must be identified to create strategies for oneself to stay motivated to exercise. Individual's can become demotivated from exercise for various reasons:
- Boredom
- Lack of Results
- No support system
- Program not appropriate for the user
- Pain
Possible Strategies:
Variety is the spice of life!
Suggestions for either internal or externally driven individuals is variety. Your program should be built to create modifications in your program either daily, weekly, or monthly. Both types of individuals could benefit from incorporating environmental changes (outdoor, indoor, at home, at health club or PT studio are examples.)
Go for a check-up!
For the externally driven individual, hearing your doctor give you positive or negative feedback can motivate you. Most people have higher regards for their doctor. If the doctor tells you to move more or eat less that will most likely get you moving. The same can be said if the doctor says great job, keep it going.
Seek A Pro!
Hire a professional coach to help guide and design a program that is just for you. There is no one program that fits all, a coach can match you, your goals, and tasks to the appropriate program. For the externally driven individual, another voice is in your ear.
Jay Morgan, FAFS
Dynamic Health and Fitness/
My Dynamic Life
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