Day 22: Sign Up For a Race in January

Day 22: Sign Up For a Race in January

Not only does it give you a clear deadline and your workouts a greater purpose, but it can also boost your motivation on a more fundamental level. People who focus on their performance (e.g., achieving a new personal record in a 10K) are more satisfied with their training and more likely to achieve their goals than those who get caught up in the outcome of an activity (e.g., weight loss), according to a study in The Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. Satisfaction is the cornerstone of motivation.

31 Days of Fitness Day 22

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