TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following Exercise Personality Quiz comes from But I'm Hungry! Guest Contributor and Certified Master Trainer, Shaun Zetlin. Give it a try! It's just one of many fun features in the upcoming e-book, which will be published by Satisfaction Solutions Press on September 15. Advance sales available at www.butimhungry.net.
| 1. The thought of going to the gym before or after work makes you feel: |
| A. Anxious |
| B. Thrilled |
| C. Upset |
| D. Happy |
| 2. How knowledgeable do you feel when it comes to strength and cardiovascular training? |
| A. Lost |
| B. Excited |
| C. Frustrated |
| D. Confident |
| 3. When performing a cardiovascular workout on the treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike, how do you feel? |
| A. Apprehensive |
| B. Motivated |
| C. Bored |
| D. Comfortable |
| 4. Your friend asks you to workout with him or her at your local gym. What do you feel? |
| A. Nervous |
| B. Energized |
| C. Distraught |
| D. Ecstatic |
| 5. The thought of keeping a journal and writing down your progress while working out creates an emotion of: |
| A. Dread |
| B. Exhilaration |
| C. Annoyance |
| D. Contentment |
| 6. The notion of missing a workout during the week makes you feel: |
| A. Relieved |
| B. Distressed |
| C. Satisfied |
| D. Disappointed |
| 7. Finding the time in your current schedule to workout creates a sensation of: |
| A. Concern |
| B. Freedom |
| C. Stress |
| D. Bliss |
| 8. After exercising, you usually feel: |
| A. Defeated |
| B. Hyper |
| C. Miserable |
| D. Cheerful |
If you answered "A" for most of these questions, your Exercise Personality is:
Fearful
The thought of working out and going to the gym seems scary to you. However, try to change your mindset by exercising in the privacy of your own home. Next, enlist a trusted family member or friend to show you some beginner movements at the gym. Exercising doesn't have to be scary and can be very empowering if you are open to it.
If you answered "B" for most of these questions, your Exercise Personality is:
Manic
Being manic isn't necessarily a negative personality trait, yet it is crucial to understand why working out is so important to you. Anyone who exercises consistently deserves an ovation. But missing a workout shouldn't leave you devastated. Bravo for staying committed to exercise, but give yourself a much-needed break by skipping your workout a few times a week and your muscles will tone faster!
If you answered "C" for most of these questions, your Exercise Personality is:
Discouraged
It's quite normal to feel discouraged when starting an exercise program, or if you have been working out for years without seeing the desired results. It might be time to hire a fitness professional to help you reach your fitness goals faster than you would on your own. Work on staying positive and committed.
If you answered "D" for most of these questions your Exercise Personality is:
Joyful
You have a healthy relationship with working out and enjoy exercise to its fullest. Working out makes you feel carefree and blissful which, in its purity, is what it's supposed to do! You can help keep that joy in your workouts by varying your workout every few months. When you change your routine, be sure to choose exercises that make you feel happy, but are still challenging.
Spread the joy!
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