We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Virtual Exercise Partner?

How many of us have started an exercise program with a friend to enhance motivation only have to have the friend flake out and stop going? How many of us have been that friend? Well, there may be finally be a way to have an exercise buddy who won't do a disappearing act.

Researchers at Michigan State University studied the effects of a virtual exercise partner on a group of young women and the results are encouraging.

A Competent, Virtual Exercise Partner Can Boost Motivation And Improve Team Performance