Tuesday, March 07, 2006

The Psychology of Exercise

Interesting writeup and quiz I came by today:
What makes exercisers like to exercise? And why is it so hard for the non-exercisers start?
http://exercise.about.com/od/plateausmotivation/a/expsychology.htm

Women who don't exercise regularly showed most concern about body image and weight
Hatha yoga showed the most body satisfaction in women
10-min exercises can help to elevate your mood; 30-min workouts reduces anxiety while increasing happiness and energy level
In a 60-min run, mood elevation reaches its peak at 40-min time frame.
According to researchers, an 8-mile run feels the easiest. (compared to a 4-mile run
You'll be able to continue exercising for the long term if you adopt shorter workout at high intensities.
The person who walks 5-7 times a week at moderate intensity is more likely to stick with their exercise program.
Doing an activity you hate produces a negative effect