Exercise like any other hard work needs motivation and in some people's cases more than others. There have to be things we can do to keep the focus and remain interested in exercising.

Date:   1/5/2010 11:18:34 PM ( 14 y ago)

Exercise like any other hard work needs motivation and in some people's cases more than others. There have to be things we can do to keep the focus and remain interested in exercising. The other thing about motivation is you usually find it only when you really look for it... Starting a fresh, energetic and healthier standard of living is something you do for yourself, like making an investment in the future that will ensure first, that you live to see your older years and secondly that in the years ahead, you spend them actively doing what you like.

Here are ten things to get you motivated on exercising:

1. The Benefits: Talk to anyone in the fitness industry and you'll get the same answers, the benefits to our body when we exercise are innumerable. Its human nature to want to do things from which we get rewards/benefits. Staying away from life style diseases like diabetes or just losing weight these are all benefits of exercising!
2. Keep a dairy: Keep a record of how much you work out in a week and see how it makes a difference to your energy levels. If you feel bold enough see how much weight you loose or how many muscles you make every month! This will keep you motivated.
3. Rewarding hard work: At the end of the week or month give yourself a reward, be it in the form of a holiday or even a day out, you deserve it and when you genuinely work out, its natural to look forward to that promised end!
4. Goal oriented: Set yourself some goals but be realistic, so if the results are slow you don't get disappointed. But every time you achieve your goals, it gives you more reasons to challenge yourself further....

Read the entire article at Need Motivation to Exercise?

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