The question of the day is why in the world do you exercise? Why are you investing your valuable time on an exercise program? Have you really thought deeply about this? Some will say health. Some will say beauty. While others will say both.
A recent survey of 2,882 people was conducted by Everyday Health, and ACE (American Council On Exercise). The survey wanted to know why people participate in an exercise program. Most of answers were either for health reasons, or beauty. I bet you are thinking that beauty is the most logical choice. Right? Not so fast.
According to the study, which was comprised of 90% women with an average age of 44, 54% stated their main reason for exercise is to stay fit for loved ones. Meanwhile, 40% reported they are on an exercise program to look good. I’m sure you are as surprised as I was regarding the value of health as the main reason for exercise participation.
Let’s take a closer look at the study. Since 90% of the people surveyed were women, perhaps the answers would have been much different if they surveyed 90% men. I wish the study would have consisted of surveying 50% men, and 50% women.
Another aspect of the study that needs to be addressed is the age of participants. It would have been nice to see a wider spectrum of age, say 18 - 80 years old. A 20 year old male will definitely have a different reason for being on an exercise program than a 65 year old man.