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The following Mark's daily Apple article was written by Marxist and is narrated by Brock Armstrong.

Why getting fit isn't the best exercise motivation and 10 better reasons to move today.

We're told time and again that in order to get healthy, we need to let go of our lower instincts.

For example, conserving energy on the couch are preferring to go out and have fun, and embrace future goals.

We need to take things seriously, have concrete objectives and clear steps to execute them.

It's about getting down to business and whipping ourselves into shape through the grit and sweat

and discipline. Or, sure, a proclivity to plan for the future and to favor self-control over a momentary

whim, research shows will get us farther on the health front.

It's hands down the best mindset when we have emotional access to that higher self.

The stubborn truth is, I've never met someone who could maintain this every day.

Most days I get bored with it myself in all honesty.

Like it or not, research has shown that health isn't an effective incentive for most people to consistently exercise.

In fact, people whose primary aim for exercise is health or weight loss end up investing

the least time actually following through.

So, if the typical rationales aren't the most effective and reliable motivators, then what is?

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