Why You Always Quit the Gym: the Science of Enjoying Exercise

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If you need a summary of how un-fit and how much I’ve always hated exercise: I can’t even ride a bike. I always HATED having to move one more step than I strictly need to, I never saw the point or pleasure in voluntarily running on the spot when I could much rather spend that time reading, watching or painting something. And so, it’s no surprise that the accumulated uselessness and hatred for working out lead to years of trying to be healthier but always just quitting the gym. For the first time in my life, I’ve managed to be consistent and actually enjoy exercise with the help and guidance of my personal trainer, so whether or not you can get one too, here’s everything mine taught me and all the ways she changed my attitude and behaviours towards exercise.

0:00 Intro, how Elizabeth can’t ride a bike
4:53 Part 1: what is a good reason to exercise and why it even matters
8:42 Part 2: how to set inspiring exercise and fitness goals
10:22 Part 3: the key ingredients for an enjoyable exercise session
16:30 Part 4: how to be consistent without being bored and falling off
19:40 Part 5: gym advice for anxious introverts

The study on personalised health risks: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9803971/

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