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EXERCISE CHANGE: Build, Strengthen & Maintain Motivation to Exercise - By Matt Williams (Exercise Motivation & Change: Fitness, health, weight loss and ... efficient, effective exercise! Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Exercise Change
A must read! It just might change your life…

A 27 year old mother of two young children looks at herself in the mirror and smiles. Over the past year she has dramatically transformed her physical appearance after having tried and failed multiple times in the past. She isn’t worried about going back to how she used to look because this time it’s different. She has experienced a fundamental shift in the way she thinks about and reacts to change.

A recently married 30 year old retail manager feels that he is finally achieving the physique he’s always wanted. More importantly he is doing it in a way that fits with his lifestyle and for the first time in a long time he can see light at the end of the tunnel.

What do these people have in common? They succeeded in motivating themselves to exercise the ‘right way’ by learning how to effectively build, strengthen and maintain their motivation to exercise.

They succeeded by ‘exercising change’.

In Exercise Change – Build, Strengthen and Maintain Motivation to Exercise, change expert Matt Williams takes us on an introspective journey that compels us to challenge our thinking and behaviour around making exercise related changes. With an ability to translate complex psychological theories into practical and insightful narratives, Williams brings to life a whole new understanding of exercise motivation through the introduction of a new model of change, the Exercise Motivation Change Cycle or EMCC.

Along the way we learn why some people struggle to make exercise related changes, despite years of trying, while others seem to have a remarkable ability to start and stick with an exercise programme on their first attempt. We delve into the minds of behaviour change experts as well as everyday people who have accomplished extraordinary things to explore exactly how to make and maintain exercise related changes.

We discover how the right habits and mind-set were crucial to the success of nine time Coast to Coast winner Steve Gurney, Junior Mr Universe Kagan Orton and NZ cricketer Andrew Ellis. We go inside the minds of medical professionals, coaches, and martial artists and see how a well-rounded understanding of motivation and change can mean the difference between wanting to do something and actually doing it.

At its core, Exercise Change contains a refreshingly simple and empowering message: The key to exercising regularly, getting fit, losing weight, and improving health is understanding change.

Change doesn't have to intimidating. As Matt Williams shows, by harnessing much of what you probably already know and are capable of doing, we can transform our bodies, our minds, and our lives.

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"This book demonstrates how powerful our minds are and helps you to understand how thoughts affect behaviour and the role this plays in making positive changes. Embracing change opens the door to opportunities and Exercise Change provides you with the resources to make things that you thought were impossible happen."Monty Betham, former Professional Boxer, New Zealand Rugby League footballer and the Founder of the Monty Betham Steps for Life Foundation "Many people talk about the importance of motivation and the need to change habits in the pursuit of optimal health and well-being yet very few offer real, simple and effective tools and advise for people to actually achieve this. This book not only offers sound and practical advice to help us achieve great things but lights the spark for motivation itself. An excellent resource and guide for anyone wanting to achieve success and for those who have stopped believing in themselves this is a must read, I believe it will change your life"Lee-Anne Wann, Health & Fitness Specialist, Vodafone Warriors Team Nutritionist, Radio Live Health Expert, Author & Presenter
"This book covers all aspects of how to exercise change by drawing on knowledge from a wide range of elite athletes and exercise enthusiasts, all of whom have experienced success in their chosen pursuits. This information is second to none and is guaranteed to help anyone wanting to exercise change."Kagan Orton, Mr Universe Junior (Nabba) 2013 and Mr World Junior (Nabba) 2012

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Exercise Change Books; 1st edition (January 1, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Matt Williams is the author of several books including 'Exercise Change: Build, Strengthen and Maintain Motivation to Exercise', and is the creator of www.ExerciseChange.co.nz

Matt is a devoted husband, father and fitness fanatic who makes understanding change, and how to make the most of it, a priority. He has used the information in his books to successfully change many aspects of his own life as well as to teach thousands of others to do the same.

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J. Francoeur

Extraordinary Book!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014

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Even though I'm only about 1/3 through this book I felt I really needed to leave a review. I'd give this book 10 stars if I could!

I've read tons of self-help books and none of them can compare with this book.

Matt goes into such detail about motivation and goals, and the biggest thing - WHY do you want to change? And this is not just about exercise... it can pertain to any goal or any change you want in your life.

One thing I can really relate to is when he suggests making small changes initially. You're trying to form a habit and habits are not that easy to change/make. So instead of trying to make a huge change and, say, exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes at a time, try walking maybe 10 minutes once or twice a week. Then when you're comfortable with that, increase it. It's like the tortoise and the hare - you may not see big changes at first, but in the long run it will pay off and you'll be much more likely to stick with your goal.

I'll be back with an updated review when I've finished the book. I can't wait to see the changes I'll be able to make in my life, thanks to this book!

Well done Matt!

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Thomas A.

Encouraging on So Many Levels!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014

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Exercise Change is a book that surprised me in more ways than the one I expected. Having been dealing with a weight problem for more years than I care to remember I have always been looking for something besides the usual, take a pill, eat food you hate, buy expensive programs where you have to purchase their food. Matt Williams book isn’t your regular book about effective exercise, it’s exactly what the title says: “Effective Change!” As I read more and more I was confronted with so many of the personal issues I face everyday. Richly detailed and packed with information on how to learn a course correction for one of our worse enemies….habits!

I loved the 10% Rule! Instead of approaching issues with an all or nothing approach, the 10% rule helped me understand more realistic goals. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs a coach that is supportive instead of combative and berating, then I suggest you check out Matt Williams, “Exercise Change.” This is a book you can come back to over and over and still find something new.
5 Stars.

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Andy

Applicable to anyone wanting real change

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2014

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This book really put into light that you can make change, but you have to consciously tell yourself to take that first small step. Without telling yourself you're going to set forth in this new direction, you won't get past probably the biggest hurdle anyone of us has to go through, which will ultimately lead to where we want to go and prevent procrastination from taking hold.

The author breaks down this process of making change into his own insightful model, with more info and relevant diagrams than I expected.

I loved how Matt explains his reasoning for each stage, and how to manage and build upon what you've already established.

Unlike other books on this topic, this is a well-written resource of genuine and in-depth material, applicable to anyone who's looking for tools to do what they've been wanting to do but have been held back for one reason or the other.

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Martha

A different approach to the exercise routine

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014

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I’ve read a lot of books about how to exercise, which plans or routines to follow, and so on. All of which is just fine, but it’s too easy to close these books and lie back on the couch for a Netflix marathon instead of following their advice! ‘Exercise Change’ is different in that it doesn’t prescribe a fitness routine, but instead focuses on changing your motivational makeup and giving you the tools to want to exercise and to stick to a new program. Williams focuses on changing your approach to fitness and to change in general, and stresses the importance of defining your goals to understand *why* you want to exercise, instead of jumping into a routine with no plan. He breaks down the psychology of change in simple language, so you better understand why your attempts to get fit have failed in the past and how you can change that pattern in the future.

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Chameleon

Motivation, Focus, Willpower

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2013

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I really dig EXERCISE CHANGE because it takes such a huge step back from all the hoopla. It looks at the larger scale problem of lack of exercise from people who want to do better and identifies key problems. Right from square one, EXERCISE CHANGE addresses motivation, focus, willpower, and the transforming of your mindset so that is completely rewired. Many people are locked into their ways. It takes a book like EXERCISE CHANGE to get people to really engage and challenge themselves to make that change. Everything else then follows accordingly.

The author, Matt Williams, speaks from a place a expertise; it is clear from his writing style and confidence that he is full of first-hand knowledge. The book is well-written and though the content challenges your intellect, it reads very well. This book is a mindset changer. It's all about exercise, but you will see that the possibilities are actually limitless.

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Sabri Bebawi

A Truly Motivational and Educational Book

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014

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Matt Williams was able through his unique writing skill to touch on several aspects of human nature and psychological foundation. His analysis of human nature and how we all develop habits was so unique and intriguing to me since my number one interest is studying human nature and the human condition. His section on habitual and automatic behavior is truly convincing and educational.

When I finished reading Matt's book, I was somewhat stunt at the realities of human nature. As a professor, I found the book to have an academic flavor because all arguments are supported by facts and science and not mere meaningless opinions.

Overall, this is a must read for those of us who wish to understand how and why we fall into habits and how we can can go through the change process smoothly and with understanding of each step.

Great work, Matt.

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Elen C

RAS par rapport au livre que je n'ai pu lire...

Reviewed in France on December 12, 2014

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... seulement parcourir vite fait car bug avec Kindle. De toute façon, le format, kindle : pas pour moi. J'ai encore besoin de papier, d'annoter, etc...

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Kaikai Camilleri

Fresh look at a traditional change model

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2014

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The author’s adaption of the original cycle of change is fantastic and addresses several issues I have always had with the original model. This is a fresh look at a tried and tested model of behaviour change and I promise you will not disappoint those looking to make an exercise related change.

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