Matching your workouts to your personality could give you better results
Why introverts might need different exercise routines to extroverts
- New research suggests that aligning exercise routines with individual personality types can lead to more effective physical activity outcomes.
- The study, conducted by University College London, found that introverted individuals may prefer private workouts, while extroverts benefit from team sports and high-intensity classes.
- Researchers examined five key personality traits in 86 UK participants to understand how personality influences responses to different exercise intensities.
- A significant finding was that participants with neurotic tendencies experienced a strong reduction in their stress levels after undertaking an eight-week home fitness plan.
- Published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, the findings highlight the importance of considering personality factors when designing physical activity programmes to improve adherence and success.