Why Fitness Changes More Than Your Body

Attraction isn't just skin deep; it includes posture, movement, and energy. Exercise influences your posture, confidence, and mood beyond muscle or body fat percentage. Find things you enjoy doing and you'll start to see that reflected on all areas of your life, including how people perceive you.

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1. Strength Training

Weightlifting helps you improve your posture and develop a muscular physique that is difficult to fake. You also find yourself sitting up straighter even when you’re not thinking about it. Confidence is attractive.

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2. Running

Running gives you a flushed, “healthy” look while increasing your stamina. It also teaches you mental strength, which can make you seem more put together. People are naturally drawn to those calm vibes.

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3. Yoga

Yoga allows you to become more flexible while showing you how to move with power and intention. Not only will you seem grounded, but you will also exude grace. You’ll also appear more chill.

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4. Swimming

Swimming tones your body and is easy on your body. Swimming promotes fluid and purposeful movements that translate to real life. When you look like you could glide across a room, that’s attractive.

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5. Dancing

Dancing allows you to become better at moving your body with rhythm. Not only will you feel more comfortable owning your space, but you’ll have fun doing it. People are attracted to your joy.

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6. Pilates

Pilates helps you build core strength which can improve your posture and stability. You will appear as if you have your life together because you do. Confidence oozes from you.

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7. Hiking

Hiking allows you to pair fitness with exploration and wonder. You also come up with more stories to tell which makes you more interesting. Couple that with always being outdoorsy and you’ll seem like a cool person to be around.

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8. Cycling

Bicycling allows you to strengthen your legs and improve your heart health. But you don’t feel like you just got destroyed either. Instead, you’ll feel energized. That positivity will radiate from you.

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9. Boxing

Boxing allows you to get stronger while improving hand-eye coordination. You also release stress which means you won’t be bouncing off the walls. Instead, you’ll actually channel that focus and appear powerful.

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10. Rowing

Rowing builds strength throughout your entire body. You also learn to move with rhythm and less wasted effort. Rather than looking like a powerhouse, you’ll appear strong and refined.

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11. Group Fitness Classes

Fitness classes let you exercise while socializing. You become accustomed to being around other sweaty people and not hiding. Instant confidence.

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12. Martial Arts

Martial arts allow you to learn how to balance and become more aware of your body. You learn to keep calm when feelings of pressure arise. Calm and confident is hot.

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13. Cross-Training

CrossFit allows you to condition your body in different ways. You aren’t punishing yourself by doing the same workout over and over. Instead, you learn how to adapt and overcome.

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14. Rock Climbing

Climbing allows you to use your brain while building strength. Not only will you feel accomplished, but you learn to trust your body. Attractive in every sense of the word.

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15. Jump Rope

Jumping rope is great for improving coordination. You learn how to move better which means you’ll look lighter on your feet. Plus, you’ll have that jogging athlete vibe.

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16. Boot Camp Workouts

Signing up for a boot camp teaches you how to push through mental barriers. Not only will you build strength, but you will feel stronger mentally. Confidence flows when you’re comfortable in your own skin.

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17. Barre Workouts

Barre teaches you how to control your body using small movements. You won’t be explosively lifting things, but you will gain muscle tone. Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to looking attractive.

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18. Sports Leagues

Join a recreational sports league and meet new people. Not only are you working out, but you learn how to be a better teammate. Team players are considered attractive because of their communication skills.

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19. Mobility Training

Stretching allows your body to move better and with less tension. You won’t look like a stiff nerd who just sits at a desk all day. You’ll appear loosened up.

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20. Walking with Intention

Taking purposeful walks can allow you to be consistent. You also have time to clear your head which means you’ll show up calm and collected. Anyone can be walked away from.

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