One easy way to increase your motivation to work out
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Do you struggle to get to the gym or go for a run every day? You’re not alone. Even among young adults, over two-thirds fail to meet the federal guidelines for physical activity. How can you increase your motivation to work out and get that much needed physical activity?
It turns out that competition with your friends might be key. In a study performed at the University of Pennsylvania, researchers found that competition with friends can help.
As I discuss in this video, competition with others, vying for small rewards based on your amount and consistency of exercise, and seeing the progress of others compared to yours can push you harder than you might otherwise push yourself.
Over 50 tips that can help every athlete, from adults to kids and from the professional to the weekend warrior to help you stay healthy and perform your best!
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
