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Consciousness Raising
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I read articles about exercise in an attempt to learn more about it.
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I look for information related to exercise.
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I find out about new methods of exercising.
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Dramatic Relief
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I get upset when I see people who would benefit from exercise but
choose not to exercise.
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I am afraid of the consequences to my health if I do not exercise.
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I get upset when I realize that people I love would have better
health if they exercised.
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Environmental Reevaluation
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I realize that if I don’t exercise regularly, I may get ill and be
a burden to others. I think that my exercising regularly will prevent me
from being a burden to the healthcare system.
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I think that regular exercise plays a role in reducing health care
costs.
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Self Reevaluation
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I feel more confident when I exercise regularly.
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I believe that regular exercise will make me a healthier, happier
person.
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I feel better about myself when I exercise.
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Social Liberation
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I have noticed that many people know that exercise is good for them.
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I am aware of more and more people who are making exercise a part of
their lives.
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I have noticed that famous people often advertise the fact that they
exercise regularly.
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Counterconditioning
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When I feel tired, I make myself exercise anyway because I know I
will feel better afterwards.
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Instead of taking a nap after work, I exercise.
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Instead of relaxing by watching TV or eating, I take a walk or
exercise.
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Helping Relationships
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I have a friend who encourages me to exercise when I don’t feel up
to it. I have someone who encourages me to exercise.
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My friends encourage me to exercise.
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Reinforcement Management
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One of the rewards of regular exercise is that it improves my mood.
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I try to think of exercise as a time to clear my mind as well as a
workout for my body.
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If I engage in regular exercise, I find that I get the benefit of
having more energy.
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Self Liberation
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I tell myself that I can keep exercising if I try hard enough.
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I make commitments to exercise.
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I believe that I can exercise regularly.
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Stimulus Control
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I keep a set of exercise clothes conveniently located so I can
exercise whenever I get the time.
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I use my calendar to schedule my exercise time.
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I make sure I always have a clean set of exercise clothes.
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