The Three Types Of Exercisers
There are three main types of people when it comes to exercising.
As you'd be aware, some people take exercise more serious than others.
This is reflective of the amount, and degree, of results this person achieves.
Which is why it's important you know which category YOU fall into.
"You get out what you put in."
Below are the three types of exercisers.
1) The Sporadic Exerciser
This person doesn't plan or intend on doing anything on a weekly basis to move their health forward.
Exercise is not a high priority for them. As such, they only take part in exercise or physical exertion on a sporadic basis.
They do things like social sport, partake in a group exercise class or hit the gym with a friend only if asked.
The sporadic exerciser would even need a little "arm twisting" to make that happen.
It's an on and off type of thing for the sporadic exerciser.
They are not inclined to exercise on a regular basis because they do not see the value/benefit in it.
The results this person achieves is little to none.
Making the connection between exercise and results hasn't yet occurred.
Poor health & fitness, along with preventable health conditions are a real possibility here.
Being overweight and having a shorter life expectancy will also be on the cards.
Until the sporadic exerciser ups his/her game, nothing will change with their health or body.
2) The Social Exerciser
This person exercises for fun, the social aspect of being around others and to feel good.
The social exerciser doesn't have the most structured or planned out regime.
And because of this, they don't experience any significant or noteworthy results.
Compared to the sporadic exerciser, they have an improvement in their general health.
They have better cardio fitness, an increase in strength and a better tolerance for hard work.
This isn't anything to write home about.
We can describe the achievements in fitness and strength in one word: average.
Because this person is "in the middle", they get some results but not enough to be happy.
They haven't made the commitment to train more often, or harder, to get what they actually desire.
The middle ground shows that there is a level of determination and some goal in mind...
...but the same actions and level of activity will never bring them to fruition.
Average fitness & strength are the standards for this person.
And they will keep struggling to look better than they currently do.
Until the social exerciser makes the leap to the next level, they will be stuck in mediocrity.
3) The Serious Exerciser
This person thinks about exercise in a different way.
They go to the point where they call what they do "training" -- not exercise.
Exercise to this person implies it is not a regular feature in their life and is not of high importance.
The serious exerciser makes physical training a high priority.
It is on their diary/calendar/schedule and treated like a meeting.
No skipping sessions, no "calling in sick", no excuses for not turning up.
Physical training has changed how the serious exercise thinks, looks and feels.
That's why it has become an integral part of their life.
It has reshaped their body (how they look) and mind (how they think).
They have become strong, fit and look the way they want to.
The serious exerciser has a swagger about him/her.
A high level of confidence which has come as a direct result of hard training.
This person understands they are in total control of their life.
And they can make any changes to reach the goal they have.
They are superior to the sporadic and social exerciser in every facet.
Stronger, fitter, leaner and have more power to get what they want out of life.
They have decided that physical training is the domain where they will build their mind and body.
Doing so on a weekly basis builds such a high level of consistency.
This leaves the serious exerciser feeling better and better every week.
It carries over and improves every part of their life;
Higher output at work
Better relationships
More in control of their emotions
The body they love being in
Confidence to do whatever they want, whenever they want — without their body letting them down.
That's how important having a strong mind and body are to this person!
There you have it! The three types of exercisers.
None of them is equal.
There is a bottom, a middle and the top.
Each category has the potential to add or take away, from your health and life.
Which category do you currently find yourself in?
Is it time you stepped things up and got out of second gear?
