This article appeared in the Arizona Daily Star 7/28/98 on p.1 section C, “Laying down the laws of motivation”, by Jeff Herring of Knight Ridder Newspapers. It does not have references. However, it is very good in my opinion. So rather than summarize it I present it mostly verbatim. “Here are the universal laws for […]
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1.Learn to relax with the physical effort. Time, distance, amount of weight and repetitions are important. However, focusing mainly on finishing the exercise makes exercise less than fun. After getting fit many runners learn to monitor their exertion level and consciously relax. In other words, they associate and/or adjust their effort level according to the
https://youtu.be/gUF2ptVA-eE Eric Heiden was a gold medal Olympic speed skater and later became a medical doctor, MD. See you tube video of his skating above. Speed skaters have to be pain merchants, in other words they deal with the pain/discomfort of exercise. So who would be better than Heiden to discuss the adaption of the
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Stretching is important for before and after workouts because as noted by Anderson (2020, p. 11) “Why stretch – Reduce muscle tension and make body feel more relaxed-Help coordination by allowing for freer and easier movement-Increase range of motion-Help prevent injuries such as muscle strains (A strong flexible, pre-stretched muscle resists stress better than a
Kanopy is accessed through your local library with your card number. For myself with a connection to Roku on TV I can watch the videos. Just go to www.kanopy.com and sign in. They have many fitness and nutrition videos. Two of the best that deal with fitness motivation and nutrition are: 1. “Motivation to Change
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Acosta, Andres, MD, “A Look at Weight Loss and Genetics”, AZ Daily Star, 2/26/24, p. A 12. AHA – www.heart.org/en/health-living/fitness-basics/target-heart-rates. Ajzen, I., From intention to actions: A Theory of planned behavior. In J. Kuhl & J. Beckman (Eds.), Action Control: From Cognition to Behavior (pp. 11 – 39), Heidelberg, Germany: Springer, 1985. Aleccia, J., “Severe
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Getting Physical- How to Stick with Your Exercise Program, by Art Turock, 1988: Art has a master’s degree from U. of Florida in counseling psychology. He has many great ideas on how to get the right mindset for starting and sustaining an exercise program. He has quotes helpful to inspire commitment to working out, such
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Ideally most workouts could be invigorating and enjoyable, however that will not be the case at least initially. Exercise has many benefits, over the long term you gain strength, lose or gain weight, boost endurance, relieve stress, have fun, etc.. Once the initial break in time is negotiated some exercisers experience joy during the workout.
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Many of the old models of exercise motivation were based primarily in cognitive theorizing. They emphasized the importance of imagined end states of behaviors and goals, and the motivation resulting from them. The actual feelings and experiences during exercise were often overlooked. Two newer theories emphasize the experience of situated factors, in other words thoughts
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