2. Are you a young adult and feel unmotivated? Know anyone that needs motivation? Then please proceed reading. Presented by: M att L orup Read if you are ages 20-25!

3. factors in a young adults in life: Motivating factors in a young adults in life: Not wanting to be like their parents. Afraid of failure. “You can’t”/“you won’t” do something. Shunned for not furthering their education. Meeting family/personal expectations.

4. “I just don’t have time” “I just don’t have time” “I am embarrassed about my appearance” “I am embarrassed about my appearance” “Gym memberships are too expensive” “Gym memberships are too expensive” “I hate exercising” “I hate exercising” “Exercising is painful” “Exercising is painful” “I can not stay on the fitness wagon” “I can not stay on the fitness wagon” “I am just too tired” “I am just too tired”

5. 1. It will make you feel better. 2. Daily exercise improves stamina. 3. Being in shape is attractive. 4. Helps control weight.

6. 5. An investment in your future. 6. Improves flexibility. 7. Helps prevent heart diseases. 8. Becomes addicting quick.

7. Motivation may come from a great deal: Wait for the right deal. Be patient and keep looking. Specific times of year for deal. Know what amenities you need. Research before deciding. Do you really need that?

8. Get in a routine Do what works better for you. Change-up until it’s ideal. Sign up for a class Make friends to motivate you. May spark an interest. Use Machines first Easier to adjust to. Safe and still effective.

9. If you were to motivate a peer Focus on the bigger picture Search for their “why” during conversations. lull in motivation. Emphasize the importance of process. Every step is important. You might need to explain the chain of events that are necessary to accomplish the big goals.

10. Pay attention to what excites them The best kind of motivation doesn’t come from you; it comes from people themselves. Use positive reinforcement Recognition of past successes is a motivator for future progress.

11. If you were to motivate yourself: Change your perspective Set a goal Schedule a regular workout time Think fun and variety Reach out to others for support If you want to learn more, visit here! http://life.gaiam.com/article/5-ways-stay-motivated-exercise-regularly

12. CDC National Fitness Statistics: (2011) 65% of adults in the US are overweight. Two modifiers for disease prevention are exercise & nutrition. 1.6 billion adults worldwide were overweight in 2005. 2.3 billion adults worldwide expected to be overweight by 2015.

13. Assistance is a great key to motivation. Yupp. Just like that. You got this!

14. Controls weight Combats health conditions & diseases Improves mood Boosts energy Promotes better sleep Can be fun

15. Going to the gym is only half the battle. Just one more. Got to keep pushing.

16. According to Statistic Brain: (Research Date: 7.27.2013) Adults who aren’t active at all (25%) College students physically active > 20 minutes (19%) Adults need at least 30mins of activity per day.

18. Exercising can prevent these six diseases: Heart disease High blood pressure Obesity Diabetes Osteoporosis Mental disorders (depression) DEATHDEATH

19. Having a partner increases the chances of staying committed.

20. The keys to motivate young adults are: To eliminate excuses Understand their perspective Show the statistics

21. The keys to motivate young adults are: Explain the benefits Change up the workouts Display key milestones

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