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What's your type quiz

The toughest part of being active can be staying with it. Researchers show that a good match between your personality and your activity sharply increases the chances you’ll stick with it.

Are you a competitive or non competitive person? Do you find it difficult to fit physical activity around work and the family? Do you prefer playing in a team or doing individual activities? Would you like to try lots of different activities or do you need some help on choosing the right activity?

Take the Kickstart what’s your type quiz and find out. Keep a note of your answer to each question and then take a look at what your answers say about your fitness type.

	a) When I think about physical activity and sport, I…
	1. dread the idea of exercising, but know I should try to do more.
	2. think how could I possibly fit it in to my daily routine.
	3. really want to exercise, but don’t know where to start.
	4. remember playing sport at school, and would like to get back into it.
	5. like the idea of getting some fresh air whilst I am being active.

	b) When I am physically active, I enjoy exercising…
	1. I am not physically active
	2. when I have time
	3. with a group of one or two friends
	4. with a team
	5. by myself at my own pace

	c) I exercise because…
	1. I know I should to improve my health
	2. it breaks up the day to day routine
	3. I want to try something new, see my friends and meet new people
	4. I want to play as a team
	5. I want to get outdoors and stay in shape

	d) When I take part in a physical activity, I usually…
	1. I never take part in physical activity
	2. have a few minutes spare
	3. participate when someone else has set up the activity or attend a class
	4. participate when someone else has set dates for training and games
	5. pull it together quickly and do something active when I feel like it

	e) Others see me as…
	1. anything but someone who does sport and physical activity
	2. a very busy person
	3. willing to try anything
	4. a team player
	5. someone who enjoys my own company

Your fitness type

Mostly 1's
You know the benefits of physical activity and sport, but have not got round to starting yet. You have no idea what you would like to do and need some advice.

Your advised route – book a Kickstart your way session and get some expert advice and support that meets your needs.

Mostly 2's
You are very busy at work or at home with the family. You have very little time to exercise, but try to fit in as much physical activity as possible.

Your advised route – take a look at Kick Start into Exercise – you’ll find lots of ideas on how to fit exercise into your everyday life.

Mostly 3's
You really enjoy exercise, but would like to try lots of different things to make up your mind. You enjoy exercising with your friends and making new ones.

Your advised route – The Kick Start Have a Go programme is designed with you in mind. Try lots of different activities to help you choose what’s for you.

Mostly 4's
You enjoyed sport at school, but no longer play. You enjoy being in a team, competing against others and training and playing games.

Your advised route – Take a look at Kickstart into Sport and find out all you need to know about getting involved, what to wear, rules of the game, how to join a club, training or starting your own team.

Mostly 5's
You are someone who likes to be outdoors in the fresh air and go where the mood takes you. You prefer to participate in individual activities where you are competing with yourself. You know the benefits of physical activity and why it is important.

Your advised route – follow the Kickstart walking programmes or get active in your local park.


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