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You might be pumped up for gym time and there is a possibility that you crawl back into bed if someone mentions exercise. According to a study, your genes might be blamed for this.

Mostly you receive a mental reward from working out which is in the form of increased levels of dopamine. This is a brain chemical associated with the feelings of motivation, well-being, and pleasure.

Genes might interfere with the release of dopamine which hinders you from getting the benefits associated with your workouts.

According to recent research conducted on 3000 adults, there is variation in genes for dopamine receptors and some other neural signaling genes. This helps in explaining why there is drop out of about 25 percent participants from exercise.

Along with personality measures, these genes can explain why there is natural urge in few of us to be always active.

If you don't feel pleasure from exercise that does not mean that you are doomed to a life of sloth.

Though some people may be less genetically inclined to enjoy exercise but there is a possibility to overcome this obstacle and create this healthy and pleasurable habit.

It is a fact that genetics is very important but there is a possibility of bringing changes in the genes. It is your choice whether you decide to be active while moving and doing exercises. In essence, you can rewrite your brain so that exercise becomes pleasurable and exciting for you.

To be specific about America only half of the adults get enough aerobic exercise. Only 20 percent of these adults get the recommended amount of aerobic exercise along with strength training. A third of Americans do not spend their leisure time while doing exercise.

If you wish to build an exercise habit simply find a physical activity that you really enjoy and also team up with people who provide positive social interactions during your workout. Avoid viewing exercise as an obligation or duty.

This research was conducted by Rodney Dishman a professor of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia.