“Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried” –Author Unknown
Personality #4: The Procrastinator
- Are you easily distracted?
- Do you schedule workouts only to reschedule them as the week goes on?
- Do you have a desire to change your body but lack an action plan?
- Have you said the phrase “I’ll start tomorrow” on numerous occasions?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you may qualify as a procrastinator.
The procrastinator has a desire to change their body but fails to take action. There are numerous reasons why the procrastinator exhibits this behavior: lack of knowledge, lack of interest and lack of motivation.
As with any goal in life, a strategy must be in place. In fitness, changing the body (especially when it comes to losing weight, getting a “six pack” and improving health) requires the implementation of the fitness tripod (a combination of eating healthy, cardio and strength training) to effectively reach a fitness goal.
To consistently endure an activity it is easier if that activity is enjoyable. In the world of fitness there are numerous exercise techniques that can be used to arrive at a particular goal (i.e. strength training, dance, yoga, pilates, cardio strip tease, etc.). The procrastinator must identify and incorporate exercise techniques that are fun.
The procrastinator must also find motivation to consistently work toward their goal. Studies have shown that when this motivation is intrinsic then the likelihood of success is substantially greater. The procrastinator’s choice to exercise must go deeper than superficial gains (i.e. “impressing the ladies/guys” or looking like your favorite actor/actress) they should be internally motivated (i.e. health, vitality, stress reduction, etc.).
If you are a procrastinator or you know someone that is, check out the following fitness videos that are specifically designed for this type of fitness identity:
- Dynamic Power Workout
- Yoga for Peace
- Pilates Side Kicks
- Creative Total Body Sculpt
- Dynamic Cardio Workout
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