I came across a news bit on NewPublicHealth.org that shared a new University of Michigan study suggesting that overweight men and women respond differently to exercise advertisements - and perhaps have different motivations for starting and maintaining exercise:
"Men and women respond differently to exercise advertisements"
This got me thinking about my own motivations to exercise and what keeps me going. As I began and adjusted to being an MPH Student this year, exercise was one of the things that was dumped by the wayside. This summer - and hopefully this extend to next year - I've tried to develop a do-able regimen that is tailored to my motivation level (= low) and needs. So I exercise as time permits at least a few days a week and don't over-extend myself by keeping to a strict time commitment. It also helps that I read while on the stationary bike - not good to do two things at once, but it sure helps me to stay on it! When classes start again in August, I'll probably be reading and biking then, too (might even help me to stay awake and retain the info better!...ya think??).
I've also found that the well-being feelings I get after exercising (those endorphins, yea!) really help to keep me going. And I always feel trimmer and tend to drink more water (another issue of mine), too! I think as long as I focus on the positive benefits and keep having a positive outlook on it all, maintenance for the future will be better...we shall see!
Going back to the title of my post - what motivates you to exercise and, most importantly, maintain it? Please share!
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