Encouragement Eases Exercise

People who are PAYING a PT can't afford to give up and quit. If they could do it on their own, then they wouldn't be putting out all that money for the PT.
Encouragement at the gym is good. - 12/28/2009 4:31:31 PM

I agree; encouragement is gold--and not just at the gym! - 11/8/2008 10:05:25 AM

this is really true. i go farther and push myself more when my husband is out with me. when i feel like i cannot go much farther, he tells me i can go just a ittle farther, and it helps me keep going - 11/8/2008 6:16:21 AM

so true. my easiest / most rewarding days at the gym are when i'm in my aerobics classes. the hour of cardio passes by so quickly, and you can't bail out once you've started. also, you become friendly with the core group of members who attend and it's a very encouraging atmosphere. - 11/6/2008 1:36:49 PM

so true. my easiest / most rewarding days at the gym are when i'm in my aerobics classes. the hour of cardio passes by so quickly, and you can't bail out once you've started. also, you become friendly with the core group of members who attend and it's a very encouraging atmosphere. - 11/6/2008 1:36:43 PM

so true. my easiest / most rewarding days at the gym are when i'm in my aerobics classes. the hour of cardio passes by so quickly, and you can't bail out once you've started. also, you become friendly with the core group of members who attend and it's a very encouraging atmosphere. - 11/6/2008 1:36:28 PM

I even notice this with work out videos like Billy's Tae Bo. If I mute the television and don't listen to him I feel more discouraged and find it more tiring to keep up. With it un-muted he talks to the viewers and offers encouraging words and motivation, I know he's not actually talking to ME personally, but it still helps. - 11/6/2008 12:41:52 PM

Remember, People often attempt to live their lives backward..They try to have more "things" or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who YOU really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want! Margaret Young...
This atricle is a reflection of what people need on a daily basis--to see another person's smile and a soft 'hello' as a silent encouragement to keep pressing on--which encourages yourself to encourage someone else, and so on, and so on, and so on and so on.... I 'm a newbie, but I Praise GOD for His foresight of SPARK PEOPLE.
- 10/25/2008 2:51:34 AM

I always talk to older people at the gym (I'm older) and encourage them, because I'm HAPPY to see them there, rather than at home on the sofa. Great article. - 6/15/2008 4:30:47 PM

What a great reminder! I know I'm very encouraged by positive comments, and will be more conscious to give others positive encouragement, too! - 4/20/2008 11:08:59 AM

This article is so interesting, it hits the point of why people do so well when they hire personal trainers or attend classes, great reading selection. - 2/24/2008 6:05:30 PM

I feel that this article hit it on the head. When I get postive reactions to exercising I seem to do more. - 1/15/2008 12:22:47 PM