Enjoyment! I have tried so many different classes, solo gym circuits, workout buddies, intensities but after years of yo-yo exercising Ive finally listened to my mental state as I exercise. I had to be honest with myself. Just because something works my body or I “should” be doing things a certian way, doesnt mean it works for me mentally. Then I tried kickboxing and I fell in love with it, to my surprise. Its challenged my body and my mind and I enjoy it. Some days its challenging and pushes me to my limits but I always enjoy it. Joy brings its own motivation.
Being able to fully engage with my children physically emotionally and being up to any task that might entail motivates me to exercise.
I feel better when i exercise. I’m a happier person and a nicer person to those around me. I feel better about myself, my body, and my future when i exercise.
Since I started with my humble 8 minutes walk every morning 6 months ago with this fabulous app, my exercise routine has grown to 45 minutes to an hour every morning. I run three times a week and the other times I do body weight resistance at home with a great app I have found called Freeletics. I can honestly say that it is my happiest time of my day, I absolutely love running outside in nature and also love feeling and seeing my body get stronger and more effective. When it’s over I can’t wait to start the next day agAin. I love how I feel afterwards too. That is my motivation. I would be and have been miserable without it!
To relax at night and during the day to maintain focus, maintain calm amen able to control emotions to work. Overall to duplicate my energy level .
I enjoy walking out in nature. I like to hear the sounds of the birds around me. It makes you feel good being outside in the fresh air.
My motivation is that I want to change. I want to achieve the good things and become a better person. I want to be a better me.
I feel better. It helps me manage stress. It is good to help manage health risks and helps me keep weight off. I feel stronger and happier knowing I’m taking care of myself.
I must admit that I sometimes want to skip this part of my Morning routine. But Fabulous reminds me to do it and it is kind of fun to move my body and activate it after hours of sleep and inactivity. It wakes me up and makes me come to life. When possible I also take a Walk in the nearby forest to Enjoy nature.
I’ve been ill since 2013: food allergies, intolerance and vitamin / nutritional deficiencies. In 2016 I had my gallbladder removed, I fell and tore my left knee up and had to give up on my beloved martial arts tai chi & yoga. Through all my continuing illness (even on my bad days (pain / illness / dizziness) I can barely walk so I breathe and stretch. What motivates me is my fighter spirit. I’ll keep fighting until the end. I’m hoping someone figures out what’s wrong with my body soon so I have to keep moving as much as I can to be strong enough to work through it all.
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