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3 Getting Motivated
If you want to make a positive, lasting change in your life, it helps to spend some time thinking about what motivates you. What are your reasons for wanting to strength train? What are your personal goals? What obstacles might stop you and how might you overcome them? It’s also a good idea to visualize your success and consider how you might celebrate your achievements. SETTING GOALS
Thirty years ago, a British doctor put together a list of the reasons why people choose to exercise. Look at the reasons listed below and see which of them match your motivations: Pleasure. People often enjoy strength-training exercises; they
find them easier than aerobic workouts and love the results. Health and fitness benefits. Strength training can increase
muscle mass and bone density. It makes you feel strong and energized, relieves stress and depression, and gives you a better night’s sleep. It can also help prevent the onset of certain chronic diseases or ease their symptoms.