The Effect of Physical Activity on Adherence to Training

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Olympic athletes are just born different and they're able to do things most people can't. Do you think it's more about this incredible reshaping of their environment so that they really have like almost no temptation to do anything other than the perfect training routine? No I don't think it's it's quite like that I think it's similar to habits and routines, there's also research showing that for example liking of exercise or of a specific exercise does not predict adherence as much as the results you get from it or the utility thereof.

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What is willpower, really? What are the differences among willpower, self-control, self-discipline, and other related concepts? What are the best ways to become more self-disciplined? What are the differences between enthusiasm and motivation? What are the most effective motivators? What are fixed, performance, and growth mindsets? It's possible to work too hard and thus degrade our productivity; but is it possible to be too productive? What does it really mean to "work"? Why are there so many competing kinds of diet advice? What are the best ways of dealing with cravings? Are there physical, non-psychological correlates for cravings? What are some of the most common or worst mistakes people make with diet and exercise?

Menno Henselmans is a former business consultant turned international public speaker, scientific researcher, and educator. His works have been published in over a dozen languages, and his website was ranked the #1 fitness website by The Huffington Post. He recently published the bestselling book The Science of Self-control: 53 tips to stick to your diet, be more productive and excel in life.

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