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IT ACTUALLY MEAN ?

PERSONALITY ?

Take this fun quiz to determine your Fitness Personality type and the kind of exercise that fits with your personality .
D . Eager and willing to try just about anything once , especially if it ’ ll produce results in a short amount of time .
4 . The two words that best describe my ideal workout are : A . Predictable and trusted . B . Competitive and challenging . C . Fun and social . D . New and exciting .
5 . When it comes to exercise motivation , I find that mine stems from :
A . Knowing the how ’ s and why ’ s behind what I ’ m doing , and the health benefits that it will provide .
B . Competing against myself and / or others , and knowing that if I stick with it and work hard , I ’ ll reach my fitness goal .
C . Enjoying the workout experience and
feeling good about myself , while also having fun and making new friends .
D . Wanting to lose weight and look great , and rewarding myself for sticking with my program .
6 . When it comes to level of fitness knowledge I would describe myself as :
A . Well-informed ; I ’ m constantly reading health and fitness articles and research studies and analysing information for a variety of sources to decipher what ’ s fitness fact and what ’ s fiction .
B . Highly educated ; I stay on top of the fitness trends and know all there is to know , which is that hard work and dedication are what get results .
C . Intrigued ; I ’ m curious to learn more about exercise but am often confused and unclear about what to do , so I mainly just trust in whatever my friends and family have to say .
D . Uninterested ; I don ’ t have the patience to sort through all of the fitness information out there , so I rather just have someone tell me what to do to get results .
7 . If I had to choose one type of physical activity to engage in it would be : A . A research-supported workout program consisting of tried and true exercises . B . A competitive event , such as a half marathon , triathlon or obstacle course race .
C . A fun group fitness class taught by a really motivating instructor .
D . A new workout program that promises to produce results fast , even if it may seem a little unconventional . to go it alone , as a natural born leader and someone who is passionate about fitness , you have the potential to inspire others to healthier , fitter lives . Consider organising a fitness meet-up in your community to motivate others to get moving while also making some new friends in the process .
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY C ’ S …
The Fun Seeker For you it ’ s all about the social experience and having fun is a must when it comes to working out . Your positive energy is contagious and your “ go with the flow ” attitude is part of what makes you so outgoing and easy to get along with . As a trusting person you often find yourself hesitant to make decisions without first getting the input of others , which may not always be the most conducive to enabling you to reach your personal health and fitness goals . Get serious about goal setting - You can still have fun while setting SMART goals that are specific , measurable , attainable , relevant and time-bound , as doing so will help you turn your health and fitness ambitions into a reality .
IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY D ’ S …
The Risk Taker With a passion for adventure and an infectious personality you ’ re not afraid to live life on the edge , and when it comes to working out there ’ s simply nothing that you won ’ t try ! Your excitement to challenge yourself in new ways is admirable , yet you often find yourself easily bored with the same routine and as a result tend to lack the discipline to stick with an exercise program long-term . You have a strong desire to get the results you want as quickly as possible , but take notice that may lead to impulsive decisions , such as following whatever is the popular workout at the moment and / or purchasing new fitness products that advertise impressive results . Remember that knowledge is power - Taking the time to get informed on safe and effective exercise programs and products from trusted resources will ensure that the activities you engage in will help you get the results you ’ re truly looking for while keeping you safe in the process .