How you answer that question could be related to your
personality.
But your traits and tendencies dont have to dictate your activity
level. Finding out what physical activities best suit you can motivate
you to get moving.
An Exercise Prescription for Your Personality
A study in the
Journal of Sport Behavior found that
young women who were motivated to exercise regularly also tended to
rate as extroverted, agreeable, and conscientious on personality scales.
If those terms dont describe you, that doesnt doom you to a life
lived on the sofa. Here are some personality prescriptions that might
help you start exercising and stay motivated.
If youre
Careful and cautious:
Choose low-risk activities that dont require new skills
- walking
- stair-climbing
- jogging
Or take a class to help you learn new skills.
Adventurous:
Learn a new sport -try:
- skating
- dancing
- rock climbing
- skiing
Diligent:
- Put exercise on your calendar.
- Eat lunch while working so that you can take an hour for
exercise.
Spontaneous:
- Make active choices throughout the day.
- Opt to walk instead of drive or take the stairs instead of
the elevator.
- Visit a colleagues office instead of sending e-mail.
Multi-tasker/stimulation-seeker:
- Watch TV or listen to a book or music on tape while you
walk or pedal.
- Change the scenery by exercising outdoors.
- Mix up your activities: walk one day; swim the next.
Introverted:
- Plant a garden.
- Walk or run by yourself. When you need company, put on
your earphones.
Extroverted:
- Work out with a buddy.
- Play a team sport.
- Take a dance or exercise class.
Remember, experts recommend being physically active for at least 30
minutes on most days of the week.
Courtesy of
Baptist
Health Jacksonville, Florida
