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Rigid exercise standards, not willpower, cause most people to quit, a UMich study finds.
A University of Michigan study led by behavioral scientist Michelle Segar finds that “all-or-nothing thinking” is a key reason people quit exercising, even when motivated.
Many dismiss short or low-intensity activities—like brief walks or light routines—as “not real exercise,” leading them to abandon efforts after minor setbacks.
Based on focus groups with 27 former exercisers, the research shows rigid standards, not lack of willpower, drive dropouts.
Segar stresses that any movement counts and that redefining exercise as flexible, achievable actions can improve long-term adherence and health.
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Los estándares rígidos de ejercicio, no la fuerza de voluntad, hacen que la mayoría de las personas dejen de hacerlo, según un estudio de la Universidad de Michigan.