Saturday, September 22, 2012

How to Boost Workout Motivation?



Finding ample motivation for the exercise can be daunting. In fact, most fitness enthusiasts shy away from regular exercise since they don’t find enough drive to help them push forward. This can only lead to more failures and setback with your fitness and health resolutions.
Without further ado, here is a powerful tool to help you get and stay motivated for the long haul.

Peer up with a buddy

When it comes to boosting your motivation and consistency for the workout, peering up with training buddy is the way to go. According to a two-year study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, subjects who exercised with a partner reported losing more weight than those who went solo. 

Furthermore, another study by the Oxford University revealed that exercising in teams can help you push further by reducing the level of perceived fatigue and tolerating more pain, thus leading to greater fitness gains.

Pick the right one

Choosing the right partner may seem difficult, but it’s worth the sweat. Make sure your partner is on a similar path. He or she must share similar goals and fitness aspirations. Of course, you can pick a more advanced fitness enthusiast, but you’ve to be careful not to do too much too soon thus risk injury and/or overtraining.

Conclusion

Success is a matter of implementation. Therefore, make sure to practice what you’ve just learned, and always remember to stay within your fitness skill.

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