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Your friends tell you they’re obsessed with cycling or hiking or rowing, so you try it.
But after two weeks, you’re back to your sedentary lifestyle.
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Before you blame yourself, consider this: It might have something to do with your personality.
(If you don’t know what your personality key in is yet,take the Myers-Briggs test.)
She is a graduate of UC Berkeley and holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
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Keep scrolling to find out your ideal workout based on your levels of introversion, intuition, and more.
It is important for these types to remember to try workouts within their scheduled gym time (i.e.
trying HIT on Mondays, running on Wednesdays etc.).
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ISFJs enjoy routine, and may also like to keep it social, says Owens.
Walking while chatting on the phone with a friend, helps them kill two birds with one stone.
The transportive, spiritual experience of hot yoga will nicely complement these attributes.
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Plus, committing to a class such as Bikram yoga will ensure you stick with it.
Sinking a little money into it also might go a long way for their motivation.
INTJs will probably settle into an exercise routine that makes sense, maximizing both enjoyment and results.
They might enjoy HIIT training or long-distance running, which tests endurance and gets results, says Owens.
Research shows you are more likely to stick with exercises you love, so get outside and get moving.
If the weather isnt cooperating, a stretch and toning-focused workout like barre is another good choice.
You are a silent observer who is tolerant and flexible by naturebendy mind, bendy body.
“Yoga or hiking can help them get the best of both worlds.”
Their exercise preferences depend largely on their mood.
Sometimes, they want to take a walk in nature.
Other times, they want to take a kickboxing class with friends and let off steam.
Pilates will enhance your already flexible qualities while strengthening you both physically and mentally.
They should gravitate toward exercises they enjoy, and may prefer to mix it up, says Owens.
Routines that engage their mind, such as Pilates and weightlifting may excite them.
Spinning is another great match for you for so many reasons.
A social, high-energyworkoutlike boxing will keep you stimulated and excited about working out.
You dont need to convince an ESTP to exercise as they are constantly on the move!
Rock climbing will stimulate your thirst for adventure and collaborative nature.
ENFPs get bored easily, so any workout regime thatstooroutine will bore them.
Your ideal workout is something versatile, like TRX, a suspension training workout developed by Navy SEALs.
Because you accomplish tasks best in a group setting, you might even opt to play doubles.
Workout buddies are now proven to be key motivators, so ESFJs should lean into the trend!
You are decisive and goal-oriented and enjoy long-term planning.
You also like to learn and expand your mind with everything you do.
