Personality Traits Influence Enjoyment and Adherence to Exercise

Hate exercising? Factoring in your personality type could help.

Extroverts tend to enjoy higher-intensity training while people who score high for neuroticism are likely to enjoy independent exercise programs, a study found.

Matching workout with personality could yield better results: Study - The Tribune

Extroverted individuals enjoy high-intensity activities while those with neuroticism prefer short bursts of activity.

Personality traits influence enjoyment and adherence to exercise

The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long term may be as simple as doing something you enjoy, say the authors of a new study from UCL.

Personality type could influence what workouts people prefer – study

Researchers found extroverts preferred high-intensity workouts, while those with strong neuroticism traits preferred independence. Personality type could influence the kind of exercise a person prefers, according to a study. The link could potentially help those who try to be more active but struggle to make long-term changes to find something they enjoy, researchers said. For the study, experts from University College London (UCL) gave 132 volu…

Matching personality to exercise leads to better health outcomes

Group of yoga students. Credit: MoMo Productions / DigitalVision / Getty Images Plus. For some people, the idea of liking exercise is laughable. Researchers in the UK have found that matching your workouts to your personality could make exercising more enjoyable. Regular physical activity can help prevent cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and certain types of cancer. In adults, physical exercise can also enhance well-being and reduce symptoms of…

Personality-based exercise boosts enjoyment and results

Choosing a type of exercise that matches your personality might mean you’re happier working out and achieve better results, according to a new study. The research highlights the benefits of a “psychologically personalized” approach to fitness.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Exercise, Personality, Fitness, University College London