Want to get fitter and stronger? Researchers say workouts should match your personality type

Male performing banded glute bridge on exercise mat in gym with band wrapped above his knees.

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t fathom running further than the bus stop, but your neighbor signs up for ultramarathons, new research might have the answer. No, it’s not willpower or motivation — instead, the blame could lie with your personality type to blame.

According to scientists, matching your workouts to your personality type might be the answer to getting fitter and stronger, and enjoying your workouts more. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, looked at whether personality could determine the type of exercise we’re attracted to.