What's your #1 reason for exercising?

FitBoop · 02-24-06, 07:48 AM

This is a tough question. I know we all exercise for all those reasons, but if you think about it, which reason motivates you the most?

SpiritYogi · 02-24-06, 07:58 AM

To be healthy, physically fit, and to have a great body, of course!

new2me · 02-24-06, 09:36 AM

I picked to improve or maintain physical health. I decided a few years ago that I didn't want to be an old, old person, lol. I want to have full use of my body for as long as possible.

KathAL79 · 02-24-06, 09:59 AM

Well, I picked health reasons, even though I currently have no major issues. Of my four grandparents, the only one who hasn't had major health problems has been the only one who always watched what she ate, exercised regularly, and maintained other healthy habits. I hope to be like her!

Loretta S. · 02-24-06, 03:13 PM

Well it's mental health for me, but I'd also add to help avoid injury.

laurajhawk · 02-24-06, 03:35 PM

'Cause it's fun.

Diana3271 · 02-24-06, 06:26 PM

I put Control Weight, which for me is related to maintaining health. I have been very overweight my entire life, I am still overweight to this day, and will probably be for the rest of my life. I have lost a considerable amount of weight and would like to maintain as much of that weight loss as possible.

cpcathy · 02-24-06, 06:54 PM

I put to improve my health, though it is true I do want to look good and jiggle less! But I have had RA for six years and found that regular exercises may be one of the reasons why my doctor tells me he can't see anything wrong with me (the blood tests always say otherwise!)

bhentges · 02-24-06, 08:17 PM

I could put all of the above, but while I started exercising to lose weight it has now become something I really enjoy. It doesn't happen all the time, but some morning I am exercising and just think "WOW, look what my body can do." Mind you that wasn't this morning since I tripped over my step 3 times

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Beth

LovetoFirm · 02-25-06, 05:51 AM

For me, it's emotional. I just "feel" better inside. Of course, all the health benefits help too.

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View Poll Results: What's your #1 reason for exercising?
To control my weight or lose weight.	60	28.99%
To look good/ for aesthetic reasons.	26	12.56%
To feel good/ for emotional and psychological reasons.	46	22.22%
To train for an event or achieve specific goals.	3	1.45%
To improve or maintain my physical health.	66	31.88%
Other	6	2.90%
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02-24-06, 07:48 AM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	What's your #1 reason for exercising? This is a tough question. I know we all exercise for all those reasons, but if you think about it, which reason motivates you the most?

02-24-06, 07:58 AM
SpiritYogi Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spiritual Bliss	To be healthy, physically fit, and to have a great body, of course!

02-24-06, 09:36 AM
new2me Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern California	I picked to improve or maintain physical health. I decided a few years ago that I didn't want to be an old, old person, lol. I want to have full use of my body for as long as possible. __________________ Donna The sudden precious moments in life need to be recognized for the unique periods they are, not wasted by wishing for something else. Edith Schaeffer

02-24-06, 09:59 AM
KathAL79 Join Date: Jul 2004	Well, I picked health reasons, even though I currently have no major issues. Of my four grandparents, the only one who hasn't had major health problems has been the only one who always watched what she ate, exercised regularly, and maintained other healthy habits. I hope to be like her!

02-24-06, 03:13 PM
Loretta S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Well it's mental health for me, but I'd also add to help avoid injury. __________________ Loretta "The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing, would suffice to solve most of the world's problems."- Gandhi

02-24-06, 03:35 PM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	'Cause it's fun.

02-24-06, 06:26 PM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	I put Control Weight, which for me is related to maintaining health. I have been very overweight my entire life, I am still overweight to this day, and will probably be for the rest of my life. I have lost a considerable amount of weight and would like to maintain as much of that weight loss as possible.

02-24-06, 06:54 PM
cpcathy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California	I put to improve my health, though it is true I do want to look good and jiggle less! But I have had RA for six years and found that regular exercises may be one of the reasons why my doctor tells me he can't see anything wrong with me (the blood tests always say otherwise!) __________________ Cathy Nobody Said It was Easy.... --The Scientist

02-24-06, 08:17 PM
bhentges Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pasadena, TX	I could put all of the above, but while I started exercising to lose weight it has now become something I really enjoy. It doesn't happen all the time, but some morning I am exercising and just think "WOW, look what my body can do." Mind you that wasn't this morning since I tripped over my step 3 times . Beth

02-25-06, 05:51 AM
LovetoFirm Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Sunshine State!	For me, it's emotional. I just "feel" better inside. Of course, all the health benefits help too.