Your Workout Style - Your Way

Ever tried to follow someone else’s training plan and just… hated it?

They’re smashing the gym five days a week and loving it. You’re staring at the kettlebell wondering how you got roped into this mess. The problem isn’t you. It’s that their plan fits them. And it might be totally wrong for you.

This is where personality comes in again — because the way you naturally like to move, train, and stay active is baked into how you’re wired.

The myth of the “best” workout

Let’s clear this up early — there’s no “best” way to train. Not for results, not for fat loss, not for strength. The best workout is the one you actually do, consistently, in a way that works for your body and your brain.

And for that, knowing your personality is gold.

So, what’s your workout vibe?

Here’s how different personality traits can shape what training style actually sticks:

High Energy? You’ll likely need variety or intensity to stay interested.

Think circuits, HIIT, group sessions, team sports. Something where you feel in it from the get-go.

Low Energy? You might need gentle entry points and longer warm-ups.

Walking, strength sessions with rest, yoga, trail runs. You can still go hard — you just take a different path to get there.

High Control? You probably love structure.

Give you a training plan, a spreadsheet, a calendar — and you’re in heaven. Stick to it, tweak it, own it.

Low Control? You’ll likely prefer flexibility.

Rigid plans feel like a trap. Mix it up, pick your workouts day by day, or follow broad themes like “Move Mondays” or “Strength Saturdays”.

High Will? You’re self-motivated and love challenge.

Push yourself with personal goals — heavier lifts, longer runs, ticking off that challenge calendar.

Low Will? You thrive on encouragement and shared progress.

Training partners, group vibes, or working with a coach who “gets you” can make all the difference.

Real talk — your style is allowed to be different

You don’t need to love burpees. You don’t need to go to the gym if it makes you feel like a spare part. You can dance in your kitchen, walk in silence, or lift heavy things in your garage. It all counts.

The trick is to notice what energises you and what drains you — and steer towards more of the good stuff. That’s what builds consistency.

Next up, we’re talking food — and how your traits affect your relationship with eating, planning, snacking, and the wild world of cravings.