All you have to do is put money on the line…
Money matters
Research shows that people who lose money every time they don't exercise are more motivated to stick with it. They are even more motivated than people who receive money for every time they do exercise.
Losing something is painful
The results of the study are not new. Losing something is a more painful thought for most people. We do everything we can to avoid loss. Read more about it.
How do you use this to motivate yourself?
If you have a gym subscription, you can actually see every time you don't exercise as a loss. The less often you exercise, the more expensive it is on average. Do you run or train at home? Then let your partner or a friend provide the financial incentive.
