Why you’re not exercising and how to start
IF this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Less than half the adults in the United States meet the recommended requirements of physical activity necessary for cardiovascular health. It’s pretty much the same for strength training.
Yet, two hours of exercise per week prevents 30 percent of illnesses, improves quality of life, and increases lifespan. So why aren’t more people doing it?
In order to answer this, it helps to know what motivates people to exercise. If we were able to figure out what gets people moving, we’d be able to tap into that motivation and convince more people to become more active.
Researchers in Tel Aviv found three primary motivators:
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