Understanding what motivates you can drive long-lasting habits in 2023 and beyond. So, we ask the question; what will help motivate you to take your workouts, fitness, and overall health to the next level? Keep reading to learn more about motivation, intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and ways to stay motivated to stick with your health goals this year.
Motivation is key to why people schedule time in to their day to work out. It can be described as “the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.”
Motivation is typically either intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external). But, the truth is that motivation is a unique and personal experience for each of us. And while both are powerful sources of inspiration, some favor one over the other when trying to stay motivated to work out regularly. Finding your optimal type of motivation requires self-reflection and understanding to work successfully towards reaching your goals.
Knowing the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors can give you insights into the driving forces behind success in your journey. So let’s explore both in greater detail.
Someone motivated intrinsically may enjoy the challenge and feel a personal commitment to their fitness journey. Intrinsic motivation develops from within, coming from personal achievement or an individual’s sense of satisfaction. What drives you to achieve fitness goals that make you feel fulfilled?
Conversely, extrinsic motivation comes from external sources. Extrinsic motivation includes rewards such as recognition or praise from others. Someone motivated by extrinsic factors may seek validation through personal bests or physical accolades of support or admiration that result in a confidence boost.
According to Psychology experts, many factors motivate someone to stay active and exercise, but a study found there were three main reasons; Health, Guilt, and Appearance.
Staying physically active can help reduce the risk of various diseases and disorders while strengthening the immune system.
After indulging in a high-calorie meal or highly processed snacks, it feels necessary for some to expend those extra calories by sweating it out.
Many people are motivated to work out because they feel better about their appearance when they exercise regularly.
Now that we understand the different types of motivation and factors why people are motivated to work out, here are some ways to inspire you to find your motivation this New Year.
Find the deeper meaning behind why you work out. Do you want to reduce the risk of cancer that runs in your family? Set a good example for your children? Improve your mental health? Digging into this deeper meaning will inspire you day after day and especially when you’re not feeling motivated. Write your deeper why on a whiteboard or piece of paper where it’s visible in your home gym, and keep showing up for it.
Keeping track of your successes, setbacks, feelings, and overall experience will help you focus on your goal. Use a fitness journal, app, or online tracker to record your workouts and progress throughout your journey. After a while, it can be inspiring to see how far you’ve come.
Whether it be new home-gym equipment or implementing a new exercise in your routine, switching it up can add fun to your workout, prevent injury, give overused muscles a rest, and challenge your body/mind with workouts you wouldn’t typically do.
Regular workouts are beneficial in reducing stress, improving sleep quality, and boosting mood by releasing endorphins. Exercise also helps sharpen focus and boosts productivity. Not to mention, physical activity strengthens the body’s muscles, bones, and joints while burning calories to help maintain a healthier weight.
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