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Motivation: Intrinsic versus Extrinsic

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Did you ever sit back and think about what motivates you? Are you someone who is self-motivated to reach your goals? Do you need a little extra help from outsiders to get tasks done? Do you go to the gym on your own and/or go through your own routine? Do you go to the gym with a friend and/or have a trainer who checks in with you to make sure you are attending? Depending on your answers to the above questions, we can find out what type of motivation you are fueled by, Intrinsic or Extrinsic. By pin pointing your...

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Group Fitness Classes: The Benefits beyond Physical Strength and Fitness

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Have you ever had a bad day and went for a run to clear your head? Have you ever thought about skipping the gym after a rough day at work but decided to push through and felt better after your workout? Many people argue that we workout for physical strength and fitness, but some would argue that exercise is just as much for our mental state as our physical state. On a similar note, there are as many mental benefits to working out with a group as there are physical benefits. Let’s talk about a few. Motivation – At times...

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