Including intrinsic rewards, such as listening to favorite music while on a treadmill, increases the likelihood of regular gym attendance compared to focusing solely on long-term benefits.

“if you go to the gym and you only think about all the things that you benefit long term from the gym that your attendance at the gym is okay but if they include intrinsic act intrinsic positivity or intrinsic rewards like just listening to your favorite music while you're on the treadmill increases your likelihood of going regularly.”