Why do you workout?

[hawkeye92]

I'm curious to know why other people do what they do. At times my motivations vary depending on where I am in my life. So what are your main motivations?

I compiled a quick list of why I think some people workout:
-For increased physical fitness. ie: stronger, quicker, more explosive
-For improved looks. Leaner, bulkier, loss of body fat.
-To impressive others
-For health reasons
-Athletic/team goals
-Burn off steam
-Some other intrinsic/extrinsic motivations?

[Tokana]

For greater strength - less confrontations when stronger
For improved aesthetics - how can as I ask for a fit partner if I myself am out of shape?
For improved health - I feel better, sleep better and have better virility.
Stress relief - i was very stressed out before I started hitting the gym. Now I'm much more carefree.

[GrowStrong]

if i dont workout, i become very weak, no muscle tone and i have as much muscle as a woman. so to stop that from happening and looking like a man should, i train. i like being strong and im addicted to self improvement

[Anonymous]

-So I can live longer and reach my number one goal of being a mom and being there for my kid all healthy
-Stay in shape (I don't want to go back being the fat kid)
- To erase memories (when I workout I forget about everything else and it feels nice)

[harakiri]

To be healthy... sure...
I work out in order to optimize my attractiveness and my demonstrate reproductive value.

[harakiri]

Lol thanks for MH

[SaVes]

- I want to feel fitter, stronger, and generally have more energy in life.
- I want to stay healthy, and that's only possible with regular physical activity.
- I want to like what I see when I look in the mirror.
- I want certain other people to like what they see when they look at me.
- I want to do things that help me shut out life around me, even if just short term each time, and workout helps with that.

[curbin]

I work out because it's fun. I'm naturally pretty athletic so it's enjoyable to me to push my body to it's limits. That and I like being able to have freedom in my decisions, as far as what I eat and what I can physically handle. I don't want to rely heavily on my metabolism, so working out gives me more freedom.

[Theguyoverthere]

Because it's active and helps with things like depression. Most people sitting around too idle don't feel any accomplishments and need an endorphin rush to feel good.

[dymphnak]

-to not need anyone to help me with heavy stuff.
-to tone body (I'm naturally "skinny fat")
-to feel good emotionally
-working out makes my skin look good

[COCOCHANEL]

i don't work out but i'm thinking of taking up yoga or pilates because i want to be more thin

[ÉlanVital]

To keep and shape n not lose your figure. Push ups, walks and crunches is mainly what I do and I'm in good shape.

[Neo1225]

Im working out to lose weight. But I find it picks up my mood, gives me energy and that keeps me going even if I dont see change in my weight.

[Anonymous]

I love the rush of it, pushing myself when I feel like i've had enough and wanting to stop. I love the pain afterwards the next day, lets me know I did a good workout. Makes me feel better overall, health wise.

[notcreativethough]

An outlet for negative emotions and increased physical capabilities.

[Frank_B]

For health, strength and to look better. I want to offer an attractive body to women, as much as I like women with a nice body.

[Brunette-Bombshell]

Because it gets me rid of my bad thoughts, sadness and depression and after a wourkout I feel very happy and possitive... and it keeps me in shape.

[Anonymous]

Because guys will think I'm disgusting if I get fat.

[Vegvisir]

- to be healthier
- to look better
- to feel better
- it's fun

[Chris011]

To look better and feel better about myself. I just do it and it eventually becomes a habit for me.

[bubbletrouble]

I work out to stay in shape. Make sure my weight stays around the same.

[Foxylovee]

To be healthy it feels good

[Anonymous]

To keep my body healthy.

[christianivan]

To get stronger and better physique

[Anonymous]

I work out for myself

[Anonymous]

It's a immediate stress relief for me.