What is Intrinsic Motivation?
Intrinsic motivation is an important aspect of anyone trying to maintain a workout routine. It is the desire to be competent and self-determining. With intrinsic motivation, basically, the exerciser is a self-starter because of his or her love of the activity. A trainer’s work of teaching skill and effective strategies to promote fitness can be much more effective when their clients are self-motivated.
A trainer can concentrate on task-relevant concerns rather than encouraging effort by cajoling, punishing, or exhorting. Intrinsically motivated exercisers are more likely to maintain effort consistently. How can such a desirable state be maintained or encouraged? The answer lies in the emphasis on success (competence) and “pulling one’s own strings” (self-determination). Appropriate goals, especially one of a process or performance nature, can increase perceived competence.
Additionally, becoming an active decision maker in your routine will increase perceived self-determination. Learning how to set proper and realistic goals as well as monitoring the progress made towards these goals can play a large role in getting consistent results. Take the time to learn what fitness professionals consider realistic and measurable fitness goals for you. Make sure that you play an active role in setting up the plan of action which will tie you even closer to the attainment of these goals.
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