Physical Activity and Motivation

Why staying physically active is beneficial:

"Both team sport training and traditional resistance training collectively increased psychological well- being, general quality of life, and health- related quality of life, as well as decreased anxiety and depression" (Pederson).

"Future guidelines within the area of physical training among older adults should also put an emphasis on the element of playful team activities, for example, ball games, to increase intrinsic motivation through social connectedness and enjoyment of the activity"(Pederson).

"The motivating, aesthetic experiences involved help to improve self-esteem and self-efficacy, reduce anxiety and depression as well as produce a sense of belonging and clearer perspective" (Waite-Jones, 2013)

"I always tell people that exercise is regenerative medicine--restoring and repairing and basically fixing things that are broken, Bamman says"(Time Health, The New Science of Exercise. Oaklander, 2016)

Physical Fitness

"Performance related physical fitness refers to those components that are necessary for optimal work or sport performance.[20] Physical fitness includes several components cardio respiratory fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, coordination, and speed.[20]" (Vancampfort, 2017).

Visit ACSM Health and Fitness Journal on how to improve your fitness level:

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2018/11000/Fitness_Wearables.4.aspx

MOTIVATION

One should aim to achieve at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity each week.

"Health care professionals should assist people with PTSD to overcome barriers to physical activity such as physical pain, loss of energy, lack of interest and motivation" (Vancampfort, 2017)

Motivation is critical in physical activity. Learn more today about how you can enhance your motivation!

Workout with friends!
Make a commitment contract!
Reward yourself!
Find your routine, and stick to it!
Keep a positive attitude.