How to get people into fitness?

[Kekkouga]

I have my own personal reasons as to why I enjoy lifting and continually do it, it makes me feel strong even though I feel weak. That probably won't work with most people though, so how do I get people into fitness? People who have never even done a push up in their life, how do I get them interested?

[CommitmentRulz]

I have my own personal reasons as to why I enjoy lifting and continually do it, it makes me feel strong even though I feel weak. That probably won't work with most people though, so how do I get people into fitness? People who have never even done a push up in their life, how do I get them interested?

Let me know if you figure this out. ;-)

I guess I'd say, let them see the difference it is making in your life and health.

[HelpAHusband]

Why do you want to get people interested? Are you a PT?

The best way to get people interested, is to just focus on yourself. If they see you getting fitter, people who want to get fit will naturally gravitate towards you.

Trying to get people into fitness in other ways doesnt work. If you try to encourage someone to get fit, when they havent asked for it, chances are they will think you are calling them fat,

[Jensen1995]

Let them know they will feel alot better & also look alot better! Just motivate them. Show them pics of fitness people etc.

[diesel_3]

If your overall mood is positive...Somebody who may be looking for help in the fitness world might just reach out to you and ask for advice.
Incorporate some gym stories with these people, see if they would get excited about trying it once with you?

[Narc1911]

I don't really think you can. The person has to want it for themselves, have the drive and often an external motivation.

[NumbNuh]

I started working out when one time I dropped acid with my friends, and then for no reason I started working out during the trip and I really liked it, and I started doing more research on it when I was sober because It made me realize I want to better myself, srs

[W.I.N.]

I started working out when one time I dropped acid with my friends, and then for no reason I started working out during the trip and I really liked it, and I started doing more research on it when I was sober because It made me realize I want to better myself, srs

Wait did you work out on acid? Lmao

[paypalpatrick]

bullied too much

[W1LLW]

"It's only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it" -White Goodman-

[MariosK26]

I have my own personal reasons as to why I enjoy lifting and continually do it, it makes me feel strong even though I feel weak. That probably won't work with most people though, so how do I get people into fitness? People who have never even done a push up in their life, how do I get them interested?

Man, you can't really force anyone. You can open the door for them, but they need to be willing to walk through it. I think your best bet is to lead by example: Show how lifting helped you in your life - better health, more confidence etc.

[Jerrold45]

Take them with you to train a few times and they will pick up with positive vibes. Most important is not to feel discouraged rather give them room to take the first step. If they are your friends or family give them a challenge and reward without making the workout as the hero. Search on google for tips on setting funny challenges.

[jonjonx5]

I'm trying to get my gf into working out more with me it's like plucking teeth....

[theboy133]

What the first guy said. The thrive is to become healthy and Strong with benefits.

[merl227]

You can't. Either someone wants to lift or they don't.

...Although the better shape you are in, the bigger you are, I think the more open the person you're asking will be to work outing out with you. They'll think, "Damn... Bob is pretty jacked. Maybe I should go to the gym with him."

[HalfRightFACE]

Show them how much fitness has improved your life.

[Anusontarangkul]

Inspire them by going to the gym yourself and making progress.

[samfit7]

I started because I wanted to change my sedentary lifestyle but now I just love going the gym.

[Rabbitjb]

You can’t motivate other people

They have to do that for themselves

[myownbestally]

Andy Warhol puts it this way - “When people are ready to, they change. They never do it before then, and sometimes they die before they get around to it. You can't make them change if they don't want to, just like when they do want to, you can't stop them.”