“If hitting the gym every day, jogging in the snow and rain and not being able to imagine a day without exercise sounds familiar, doctors said fear might be the reason for the workout.

Doctors said fear of being unattractive keeps both men and women working out.

The hope of looking good is not nearly as much of a motivation.

In fact, doctors theorize, the more fit you become, the less determined you are because you no longer fear not looking good.

Researchers said the study shows fear of failure motivates people more than gaining success.”