Motivation
“I think I can! I think I can!” Famous words from The Little Engine That Could. He was bound and determined to get up that hill. Put another way, he was motivated!
According to the Macmillan Dictionary, motivation is a feeling of enthusiasm or interest that makes you determined to do something.
If we are determined to do something in order to get something (money, praise, etc), we are said to be extrinsically motivated. If we are determined to do something because it is something we like to do, we are intrinsically motivated.
At first glance, it might seem that extrinsic motivators (food, bonuses, rewards) might be the best way to keep people on task. However, that is only true for purely mechanical tasks. When you have a thinking component along with a mechanical task, those who are intrinsically motivated do best.
At Vertex Fitness, we don’t say, “Sit here and lift this 12 times”. That would be purely mechanical. Or do we say, “Sit here, Pull your shoulders down, Lean your head back, Squeeze your shoulder blades and pull your elbows through”? That is mechanical with a thinking component.
People who are intrinsically motivated have a greater sense of control in their actions, they want to achieve a greater sense of mastery in what they are doing, and they have a better understanding of their purpose.
When you exercise, it is good to have some extrinsic motivators, such as your trainer or how your arms will look. But to be truly motivated to reach your goals, focus on learning to master each movement. Enjoy how much more control you develop in the studio and outside. Understand how the entire program impacts your life and the lives of those around you.
S.M.A.R.T. Goals+ Proper Motivation=CONSISTENCY
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About the author
Dwayne Wimmer founded Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio in 2001, excited to bring a new concept about personal training to the people of Philadelphia’s Main Line in Pennsylvania. Driven by knowledge and results both, while a strength coach at Villanova University, he worked closely with world class athletes such as Brian Westbrook, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, on strength training and conditioning for optimal performance. Dwayne’s client base extends much further than world class athletes. Along with athletes, he works with adolescents to seniors, and he’s a highly acclaimed and sought out personal trainer who has received numerous awards, such as Best of the Main Line Personal Training Studio and Best Main Line Personal Trainer. A graduate of Missouri Western State University, Dwayne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in Coaching. Aside from personal training, he’s spent time as a physical education teacher, strength and conditioning coach, and a football coach, but has found his passion and home in the fitness industry, inspiring and reaching out to others. As a strong believer in continuing to learn, Dwayne has also taken classes at East Stroudsburg University toward a Masters Degree in Sports Management. He can add author to his list of accomplishments, having created a chapter in the upcoming book The Soul of Success with Jack Canfield, renowned for the Chicken Soup series. To get to the point where he is now, Dwayne has always been thankful for the support of his father, a man who always believed in his mission and saw the need for what it was that Dwayne envisioned. During his free time, Dwayne is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys viewing the amazing landscapes and finding good restaurants to enjoy that are off the beaten path. He also takes advantage of opportunities to travel and experience many other cities while attending fitness seminars and giving presentations about the industry he is so passionate about. As a way to give back to the community that has been a part of his entire life, Dwayne has created Vertex Fitness PUMPED (People United Making Progress through Education and Donations), which provides support to area non-profits through a community-wide outreach effort. At this time, they help three non-profits per year in the Philadelphia area. For more information from Dwayne, you may contact him at (610) 525-6604, dwayne@vertexfit.com