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Exercise Personalities: What's Your Type?
Exercise. You know how it goes. You have an epiphany and make upyour mind that this time you are going to stick with an exerciseprogram. The first week goes great...so does the second. Thenthe third week blues kick in and by week 4 that motivation youfelt in the beginning has moved to the couch. We have all beenthere.
Just recently, researchers have found that people are much moresuccessful in sticking to an exercise regime if it matches theirpersonalities. To stay motivated, you should go with whatever"moves you". The Physician and Sports Medicine edition ofDecember 2004 identifies specific activities that correspondwith different personalities. Let us take a look and find outwhat your type is!
If you: Love to compete Try: Activities with a competitive edge- team sports, tennis, volleyball, golf.
If you: Like to take risks Try: Activities that appeal to youradventurous spirit...mountain climbing, cross-country skiing.
If you: Are strong, assertive, and aggressive Try: Activitiesthat allow you to release tons of energ - martial arts, powerweight lifting, mountain biking.
If you: Are motivated by excitement and fun Try: Groupactivities...dance classes, aerobics, skiing, and team sports.
If you: Enjoy mental focus Try: Activities that allow you
toconcentrat - yoga, Pilates, martial arts.
If you: Like to socialize Try: Activities that allow you tointeract with people - golf, join a gym, team sports.
If you: Enjoy surprises and spontaneity Try: Unpredictableactivities - racquet sports, dancing, outdoor hiking.
If you: Are introspective and enjoy solitude Try: Activitiesthat can be done alone - running, walking, yoga, swimming laps.
If you: Like a sense of routine and control Try: Structuredactivities - step machine, tai chi, weight lifting.
Interesting! So now that we have some ideas, let's get movingand make it to week 5, 6, 7....
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