Exercise Motivations Inventory – 2 (EMI-2)

To stay slim

To avoid ill-health

Because it makes me feel good

To help me look younger

To show my worth to others

To give me space to think

To have a healthy body

To build up my strength

Because I enjoy the feeling of exerting myself

To spend time with friends

Because my doctor advised me to exercise

Because I like trying to win in physical activities

To stay/become more agile

To give me goals to work towards

To lose weight

To prevent health problems

Because I find exercise invigorating

To have a good body

To compare my abilities with other peoples’

Because it helps to reduce tension

Because I want to maintain good health

To increase my endurance

Because I find exercising satisfying in and of itself

To enjoy the social aspects of exercising

To help prevent an illness that runs in my family

Because I enjoy competing

To maintain flexibility

To give me personal challenges to face

To help control my weight

To avoid heart disease

To recharge my batteries

To improve my appearance

To gain recognition for my accomplishments

To help manage stress

To feel more healthy

To get stronger

For enjoyment of the experience of exercising

To have fun being active with other people

To help recover from an illness/injury

Because I enjoy physical competition

To stay/become flexible

To develop personal skills

Because exercise helps me to burn calories

To look more attractive

To accomplish things that others are incapable of

To release tension

To develop my muscles

Because I feel at my best when exercising

To make new friends

Because I find physical activities fun, especially when competition is involved

To measure myself against personal standards