Motivating Fitness in Others

Posted on 19 February, 2012 by Chris, Paul | Be the First to Comment

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From Karen of True Form coaching:  I’d love a topic on: Motivating Fitness in others: most people know that they “should” exercise, lose weight, make a healthy food choice and yet, when I present it to others I’m often met with their negative self talk, excuses, resistance and so forth. How is it that the benefits of sleeping better, feeling better, having more energy and a clearer mind is not motivation enough for those that might want to exercise but don’t make it a habit or a priority?

Thanks for the great question Karen! Both Chris and Paul are, what some people might consider, fitness nuts. They both understand that getting people to be as motivated as they are about fitness as we are can be a real challenge.

So on this show Paul and Chris cover why giving people the facts simply isn’t enough, there has to be a way to reframe their understanding of what fitness is to them. It doesn’t have to be all stats based, body obsessed and a constant battle. Helping people see that being healthy doesn’t have to mean going to the gym 5 times a week. A simple walk for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week is a massive improvement to sitting in front of the TV all the time.

During the show you’ll hear some tips and ideas to help connect with people from their point of view so fitness doesn’t seem so daunting.

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