What’s the Right Workout for You?
September 20, 2007 by Kristen King
Filed under Women's Health
I’m still trying to figure out the answer to this question (though I’m tempted to say that the “sitting on my butt in front of the computer all day” workout is the perfect fit). So when I came across this fun quiz from iVillage, I figured, hey, what the heck?
Here are my results:
Mind-Body Guru
You’re a deeply contemplative person who enjoys activities that allow you to be quiet and look inward. Long-distance running, swimming and biking will enable you to escape the everyday chatter of email and cell phones and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to return to the real world. Eastern-based pursuits like yoga, tai chi, judo and karate will also be great for you, since they take a spiritual approach to the body. Essentially, you’re looking for a workout that will cool you down rather than rev you up.
What’s your fitness personality? Leave your results in the comments.
Contents © Copyright 2007 Kristen King
Mind-Body Guru, too. And swimming is definitely my favorite exercise — kind of like yoga but underwater, where you don’t have to talk to anyone. Soooooo sad to say goodbye to summer and my regular swims at the local pool.
I love swimming and walking- dance class occasionally, yoga comes and goes – usually a year on and then a year off – but boy when i got my bike out agian to ride with the kids (after I could stop pulling and pushing them around) I was all wobbly – that was a very strange feeling.
Is that a picture of you? I love it! I think I’m a mix of Mind-Body and Adrenalin Junkie (who me?)
Oh, no, that’s definitely not me. I never look that happy when I’m running. I usually look more like this: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/425342 (though that’s not me either ;])
The fitness personality quiz provided is certainly fun and helpful. Not only that it helps you determine the kind of activities that best fits your personality, but also gives you an effective mode of workout. And since working out to lose weight is not a one-size-fits-all strategy, being able to know and choose the right activities for you that may help you trim down those fats without compromising the thought of enjoyment is truly a great and effective idea.
According to Elena Rover, the author of Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution, (a book that can help you find just the right thing for you): “It’s really fun to get out there and try things.” Working out shouldn’t be limited in going to the gym or engaging yourself into those agonizing machines just to get the desired results of losing weight or shaping up. There may be an activity out there that you will absolutely love, but just haven’t tried yet. If you have fun and are passionate about what you’re doing, you’re more likely to reach your fitness goals.