The best exercise for you might depend on your personality
Robert Price | Last update: 27th October 2025
Do you dread going to the gym while others seem to love it? You’re not lazy – your personality might be clashing with your workout style. New thinking suggests that matching exercise to your personality type could be the key to making fitness stick
Why this matters
Not all of us are cut out for intense bootcamps or early morning runs. And that’s OK.
Emerging research suggests that your personality traits – like whether you’re more introverted, competitive, or structured – can influence what kind of workout you’ll actually enjoy and stick with over time.
For example:
- Extroverts may thrive in group classes or team sports
- Introverts might prefer solo workouts like yoga, pilates or running
- People with a Type A personality – the driven, organised, competitive types who like clear goals and routines – might thrive with structured, measurable workouts like strength training or running plans
- More spontaneous types may do better with variety and flexibility
SlimrChat’s view
Weight loss isn’t just about medication – it’s about building new, realistic routines that feel right for you.
If you’re using a GLP-1 drug like Mounjaro or Wegovy, and finding it hard to build an exercise habit, maybe it’s not your motivation that’s the problem – it’s the type of exercise you’re doing.
This idea is the starting point for a new SlimrChat feature exploring how personality influences weight, fitness, and habit formation. If you understand your personality type trying different strategies suited to your personal type might prove beneficial.
Coming soon:
- How to understand your weight-related personality type
- How to plan the right kind of exercise strategy based on who you are