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Yoga, Zumba or HIIT? The best way to exercise, based on your personality type
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Extroverts like high-intensity workouts
People who scored high in extraversion seemed to enjoy high-intensity workouts (HIIT) and team sports.
Some exercises that extroverts should try are:
HIIT classesGroup cyclingTeam sports like soccer or volleyballBootcamps like Barry's Bootcamp
Conscientious people enjoy goal-focused exercises
Those who got high scores for conscientiousness tended to like goal-oriented exercises. They really enjoyed activities like training for a marathon or joining a run club.
Exercises that conscientious people should explore are:
Weight trainingMarathon trainingRun clubs
Anxious people can benefit from private workouts
People that scored high in neuroticism, or those who often experienced mood swings and anxiety, preferred light, one-on-one workouts.
"This group might appreciate being given space for independence and privacy during an exercise program," Ronca said.
Anxious people may benefit from having private sessions with a personal trainer or a Pilates instructor, and would likely avoid group classes.
Open and agreeable people prefer to have fun options
People who fall into the group of openness and agreeableness liked fun workouts and looked for variety.
Exercises for open-minded and agreeable people to consider are:
ZumbaRock climbingMartial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Introverts like solo exercises
It is not at all surprising that introverts preferred to work out on their own and in their homes.
Some exercises that introverts would likely gravitate towards are:
Solo runningYogaPilatesAnything that can be done at home
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