Another reason people tend to lose
motivation is because they only hit
the gym to alleviate feelings of guilt.
everyone is on their own workout
journey, and as long as they continue
to improve, they should be proud of any
progress they have made.
Your client may also be struggling to
enjoy exercise if they don’t enjoy the
type of program they are doing. There’s
no point pushing someone to go to an
intense cardio class or spin if they hate
it, as it will just discourage them from
going back.
Experimenting with various types of
exercise to find the workout that clicks
best with a person is key to unearthing
intrinsic motivation. This ensures
regularity, which in turn ensures success.
So how do you help your clientele
find their intrinsic motivation? Firstly,
encourage them to change their
mindset. They must not think of
working out as a chore, as this will only
encourage their feelings of dread.
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Instead, inform them to think of it as
an hour that they are taking all for
themselves.
The kids are at home, or work is left
behind, and they are in the gym with no
one in mind but themselves. This is their
hour to take care of themselves – body,
mind and soul.
Secondly, help them find a personal
meaning for the reason they want to
get moving. For me, a training session
after a long day at work makes me feel
strong and powerful and puts me in
a good mood, which I find incredibly
motivating.
If they work in a stressful job, then
remind them that this is their time to
unwind and clear their heads aft er a
long day in the office.
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