{"id":322,"date":"2022-05-19T03:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T03:21:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-10-10T00:02:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T16:02:24","slug":"how-to-build-a-more-positive-attitude-toward-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.circledna.com\/how-to-build-a-more-positive-attitude-toward-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A More Positive Attitude Toward Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve likely heard the expression, If you do what you love, you\u2019ll never work a day in your life<\/em>, which is about the importance of being passionate about your job. The same concept applies to exercise. If you find a type of exercise you love, it won\u2019t be a workout you\u2019ll loathe, but rather a workout you genuinely enjoy. It might not even feel like a workout at all.<\/p>\n

A negative attitude puts the extra \u2018work\u2019 into a \u2018workout\u2019. A positive attitude is a game changer. When it comes to exercise, the more you enjoy it, the more you\u2019ll do it, and we all know how important it is to exercise regularly.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re realizing you need to build a more positive attitude toward exercise for the sake of your health, below are some tips to start truly enjoying exercise:<\/p>\n

1. Write Down a List of Hobbies You Enjoy That Involve Physical Activity<\/h2>\n

Do you love nature? Hiking? Bird watching? Swimming? All of these hobbies involve physical activity, or at least can have physical activity incorporated. Bird watching, for example, can incorporate a hike. If you\u2019re swimming at a lake, pool, or at the beach, you can jump off your pool float and do some laps. If you like to swim at the beach, perhaps you could even take up surfing.<\/p>\n

It might also help to write down a list of sports you enjoy, which brings us to our next tip.<\/p>\n

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2. Find Your Sport<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re able to find a sport you genuinely enjoy, you\u2019ll start to get excited about participating in this sport regularly, and you\u2019ll build a positive attitude toward exercise.<\/p>\n

Most people find that the sports they enjoy the most are the ones they have a natural talent for. When you\u2019re naturally gifted at something, and you\u2019re good at it, you feel good doing it. You feel confident and you end up having a great time.<\/p>\n

Some people are naturally talented at surfing, swimming, playing soccer, playing basketball \u2013 the list goes on. Did you know that it might be in your DNA to be especially gifted at a certain sport? Find out by reading your genetic sports and fitness profile from CircleDNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Set Up a Reward<\/h2>\n

When it comes to building a more positive attitude toward exercise, setting up a reward for yourself certainly helps. Sometimes, a hike is the perfect way to set up a reward for yourself after exercising.<\/p>\n

The viewpoint at the top of the hike certainly counts as a reward for all that exercise. Take some beautiful photos at the top of your hike, enjoy a packed lunch, and soak in that view. It\u2019s easy to fall in love with hiking, especially if you live near hikes that have amazing views.<\/p>\n

Another reward for exercising could be a post-workout treat, such as a yummy dessert smoothie from the smoothie bar in your gym.<\/p>\n

4. Get Addicted to a Podcast<\/h2>\n

Certain podcasts are genuinely addictive, such as true crime podcasts like the Mile Higher<\/em> podcast or Serial. <\/em>Before you know it, you\u2019ll be anxious to go on your daily walk<\/a>, because it gives you a chance to listen to your favourite podcast.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re out for a walk, find a bench to do some single-leg squats with an elevated back leg. These are one of the best types of butt workouts there are, and you could aim to do three sets of 12 on each leg.<\/p>\n

5. Empower Yourself and Set Goals<\/h2>\n

Your mindset when it comes to exercise should be centered around a positive goal. If you want to be more physically fit, lose weight, gain confidence or simply feel healthier, be sure to always remind yourself that consistent exercise will pay off in the long run. It\u2019s important to maintain a positive attitude and remind yourself that results take time. <\/em>As long as you stay positive about working out, stay consistent, and continue to empower yourself to work on your fitness goals, you\u2019ll see results.<\/p>\n

When people start seeing results, they develop an even more <\/em>positive attitude about exercise.<\/p>\n

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6. Create an Upbeat Workout Playlist for a Positive Attitude About Running<\/h2>\n

Upbeat and uplifting songs can make all the difference when it comes to enjoying exercise. This is especially true when it comes to going for a run. It\u2019s not easy to have a positive attitude about running<\/a>, because it\u2019s one of the most challenging types of cardio, but the right type of music playlist helps tremendously. Not only can you run to the beat which helps you stay on pace, but you will also find that music helps push you to run a little faster, for a little longer. In other words, music helps you get that extra spring in your step when you\u2019re a runner, and helps you associate the entire experience with \u2018having fun\u2019.<\/p>\n

7. Be Grateful for Your Healthy Body<\/h2>\n

Can your body walk? Run? Swim? Cycle? Surf? Kayak? Don\u2019t forget to acknowledge what your body is capable of doing. Be grateful that you have a healthy, mobile, working body. Not everyone does. Some people can\u2019t even walk, so don\u2019t take your well-functioning body for granted. Exercise to keep your body healthy, and practice a lifestyle where you don\u2019t take your healthy body for granted.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll notice that practising gratitude does wonders for those who are trying to develop a more positive attitude.<\/p>\n

8. Remember the Little Details<\/h2>\n

Small details can help you develop a more positive attitude about working out. For example, simply buying a couple of cute workout outfits can help you feel more positive about going to the gym, and journaling for 5 minutes after a workout can help remind you of how exercise boosts your mood. By journaling about how good you feel after a workout, you\u2019re helping yourself remember that you feel great<\/em> after you exercise (because of all those endorphins and the sense of accomplishment) which will make you want to exercise more often.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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