Basic Pursuits

In writing about motivation to exercise, John Wesley at PicktheBrain lists 10 reasons to work out that have nothing to do with a sexy bod. Good job.

All of his reasons are good, but I still insist on focusing on the biggest reason why people maintain a long term exercise habit. It's simple. They do it because it makes them feel better. Whether they have more testosterone, or sleep better, or gain self confidence, whatever, they feel better.

And because they feel better, they don't think of themselves as needing motivation to exercise. They do it because it makes them feel better. To a long term exerciser, being motivated to exercise in not much different than being motivated to sleep, or eat, or have a glass of wine. They do it because it makes them feel better.

Manage your exercise so that it makes you feel better. You won't be worrying about motivation.

10 Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod