Not exact matches
After performing the same happiness - inducing activities, the people who signed up for the happiness study — the group Lyubomirsky saw as more «
motivated» to become happier — gained more from the study
than those who signed up for the other
exercise.
Get some
exercise — This can be easier said
than done if you're feeling out of shape and find it hard to get
motivated.
«But knowing the risks may
motivate a patient to quit smoking, rather
than swallow a tablet, or to lose weight and
exercise.
In fact, a recent study by Focht and colleague Tom Raedeke, PhD, found just what Gilbert discovered: When the instructors feedback focused on an
exercise routines fitness or health benefits, participants felt better, enjoyed the class more, and were more
motivated to return
than when the instructor emphasized looking good or losing weight.
Furthermore, there's much to be said for not going it alone: researchers from Michigan State University found that women who performed aerobic
exercise with a partner performed significantly better (and were more
motivated to work out again)
than those who
exercised alone.
Constantly getting
motivated to
exercise can be harder
than the workout itself.
Exercising is much easier when you have a partner that can help
motivate and push you harder
than you would have yourself.
Sometimes getting
motivated to
exercise can be harder
than the workout itself.
Nothing is more
motivating than looking at a log from 6 months ago noting an
exercise you are currently doing, but could only complete half the number of reps, or half the weight lifted.
Rather
than finding new excuses for not
exercising, download a few of these apps recommended by tech expert Ted Vickey and see if they
motivate you to keep working toward your health and fitness goals.
Following this approach rather
than randomly doing
exercises in the gym ensures not only complete and symmetrical development, but also that you'll make steady progress, keeping you
motivated and on track toward reaching your goals.
are generally more
motivated to
exercise than those who go it alone.
In school settings they will undoubtedly — better
than the traditional textbook
exercises —
motivate students to delve into mathematical problems.
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