Boost Your Workout Motivation
Need some motivation to get you exercising? Here are 10 great reasons that are sure to move (literally) you!
1. For more self confidence
When you feel more comfortable in your own skin, you gain self assurance and have a higher confidence in your abilities to surmount any obstacles that come your way.
2. For better sleep
Studies show that people who engage in moderate-intensity physical activity for 30 or 40 minutes on a regular basis, fall asleep twice as easily as their sedentary counterparts.
3. For more energy
Your body absorbs and processes oxygen more easily, which releases tension from your muscles (and head).
4. For better sex
Great sex depends on good overall health and high cardiovascular endurance (among other things, of course). Being comfortable with your own body also helps you feel more liberated and open with your partner.
5. For your savings
People who don't exercise on a regular basis pay, on average, 10% more for their annual medical expenses. Tack on an additional 8% if they are obese.
6. For long life
By exercising on a regular basis, you reduce your risk of health problems and disease, thus increasing your life expectancy.
7. For friendship
By engaging in physical activity (particularly team sports) you create bonds with other people who share your interests.
8. For less stress
When you exercise, your body releases the day's stress and tension, and allows you to clear your mind and stop thinking about your problems, if even for a little while.
9. For snack control
New studies show that exercise is your best ally in the fight against snacking. It's simple, regular physical activity reduces stress; by reducing stress, you reduce cravings.
10. For fun
Physical activity should be enjoyable, that's main reason to get moving.
Here are 10 slightly less great reasons:
- To stop your arm from jiggling when you wave goodbye.
- To pick up the sexy trainer at the gym.
- To have an excuse to buy an iPod.
- To look like Anna Kournikova.
- To strut around in a bikini with pride.
- To make your ex really sorry that he dumped you.
- To fit into your skinny jeans.
- To look hot for your new beau.
- To buy the cute Madonna track suit at H&M.
- To run after the bus (or the garbage truck) without passing out.
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Author: Caroline Biron
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I'm so motivated for all those reasons, and I keep plugging away. I started my 30 day challenge on January 20th 2010, and I only missed one day. I got trophy after trophy,even though I had trouble simply moving after the first couple of days. I stuck with it, and since have moved on to continuing with workouts on a hard intensity level, a minimum of 3 times a week, averaging four. About a week before I started the workout, I cut most sweets, pop, chips, and fast food out of my diet. I drink more water, cut down on my caffeine, increase my fruits, vegetables, whole grains,fibre,and quit smoking. And I've lost one pound. Everyone else has stories about how they started 5 months ago, and have lost an average of 40 pounds, but I've lost one. I can honestly say, I've had a few mini Kit Kat bars, and have eaten two donuts in this time. I've even had a couple of cheeseburgers, but if I do, I try to make up for it by reducing my calories the rest of the day, or week, if need be. Anyways, I'll still stick with it. I'm about to do another workout, but it's hard not to feel discouraged after a while.
I did the 30 day challenge twice and in that time, followed the points system for weight watchers (and not very strictly). I lost 7lbs. and changed the shape of my body dramatically. LOVE this workout!!
Anasmomma said: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:26:23 PM
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