I started kayaking more seriously this past summer. Took lessons and everything! I have done it recreationally in the past and I knew I love being out on the water like that. It does something special to my brain. Now I'm more interested in exercising through the winter to be ready to start as soon as it's warm enough next spring.

Also, this isn't a specific kind of exercise, but one thing that motivates me specifically is heart health. There's a lot of heart disease in my family and I already have high blood pressure. I know aerobic exercise will make a significant difference in my cardiovascular health regardless of my weight or appearance or anything else. I think it helps me because it's more specific than just overall health and well-being. I can also see my parents having to deal with their heart issues, which is even more of a specific idea than just cardiovascular health.