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According to the latest Deloitte fitness study, there are 62 million registered Fitness Club Members across Europe. An interesting question is whether all these members actually use their subscription. But we can tell you one thing: It must be EASY to achieve. The geographical proximity to the fitness studio is crucial, which is why we are opening two new, centrally located studios ! So how are those who regularly appear for workouts differ from those who don't
We have known for a long time that goodwill counts, but it often fails due to implementation. We know that we should move more, not smoke, eat more vegetables instead of cakes, etc.
Fun fact: Fitbits and what they are not all called do little for more exercise. The only thing that really works is getting a dog.
Something like this: (OMG he's soooo cuuuteeee, I'm going crazy!)
Im Englischen: “Don’t change the person; change the process.”
We looked at the different processes. These can be elegantly summarized in a SCIENCE model by Sean Young . Sean Young is a behavioral psychologist and UCLA professor. In his book " Stick with it " he proposes a two-step process that leads to successful change:
S: Stepladders , in the broadest sense (small steps)
C: Community , i.e. community and social environment that keeps you going
I: Important , that is, to understand why the habit is good
E: Easy, so easy to make
N: Neurohacks , so little tricks that force you to do it
C: Captivating , i.e. small rewards always after training
E: Engrained , i.e. constant repetition that imprint the behavior
In small steps, goals and dreams:
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. So create a social environment that enables you to easily achieve your goals. Social support and light competition have a positive effect! That is why many athletes train in a group (and with a coach who gives constant feedback). Use the social pressure for something good!
More and more AURUM members are doing partner training. And the positive effects of this are enormous: We see a greater regularity (planning and compliance) and more commitment during training (healthy competition, mutual support and motivation).
Are you in a company and do you feel that your colleagues should also come to AURUM? Or do you have friends who want to try our training? As a team you can support each other and have a lot of fun with the AURUM workout and the app in the office. "What is your score?" We offer up to 30% discount for companies. Just ask the AURUM Personal Trainer.
Let's take a smoker. He is happy and content with the quartz crystal over the years. One day he learns about the serious health consequences of coffin nails. After that, no cigarette is as digestible as the years before. Or someone who has eaten cereal for breakfast with a banana for years and later learned about insulin resistance and weight gain. Alone awareness of the consequences of our actions can keep us from negative behaviors or encourage positive behaviors. People are more successful when the change really means a lot to them.
Get as little overcoming as possible and eliminate any negative or distracting factors. You will see that if the sports clothes are ready the night before, and the gym is no more than 20 minutes away, and the workout is only 6 minutes net, then you do it! It is human nature to have fun doing things that are easy for us. However, if we recognize obstacles and do not remove them, we quickly stop.
Neurohacks are little tricks that help “transform” the brain. The brain is constantly shifting behavioral patterns into the subconscious, we can use this “programming process” for ourselves through repetition and constant small reminders.
Nir Eyal, entrepreneur and author of “ Indistractable ”, suggests that you build your own identity. And by pretending that you already correspond to your individual ideal: “If you want to be different, start by being different. This will develop a self-identity and make it a lot easier for you to become that person. ”
Ever heard of the Pavlovian dog? We too, humans, can condition ourselves to perform an action in response to an external stimulus that we associate with something positive. So always combine your visit to AURUM with a strong positive experience afterwards. Example: A fine meal or an adventure trip or or or.
The brain rewards people for their repetition and consequence. The secret of how to memorize things is based on repetition: repetitive behaviors, especially when they can be performed in the same place and at the same time every day, are the most powerful to form a habit . The brain does not want to waste energy, so when it repeats, it immediately builds routines that can use significantly less energy.
Sources:
The 6 Minute Guide to Wellbeing
European Health & Fitness Market Report 2019 by Deloitte
https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/es/
Documents/acerca-de-deloitte/Deloitte-ES-TMT-
European-Health-Fitness-Market-2019.pdf
Sean Young, http://seanyoungphd.com/about
Stick with it by Sean Young
https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Scientifically
-Process-Changing-Life/dp/0062692860
Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal
https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/
I have a deep passion for movement and sports, and an insatiable curiosity for understanding human nature. While researching the connections between physical vitality, mental acuity, and the pursuit of longevity, I care to share valuable insights and practical tips that can easily be incorporated into our daily lives.
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