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15 Quick Tips for
People who Hate to Exercise
We've all had days
when we don't have the energy to tie our athletic shoes, let alone
bounce around in them. But exercise can give a daily blast to
your mind, body, and soul.
Here are fifteen quick tips to get you moving:
1. Don't get intimidated by the prospect of a daily exercise regimen.
You don't have to run a marathon. You need only get your body
moving each day. Once you tone your muscles, you'll naturally
find yourself wanting to do more challenging workouts.
2. Reframe the way you think about exercise. Begin to think of
each workout as a gift you give to yourself instead of just another
"should," "ought," or "must."
3. Make sure you enjoy your exercise program. Some people like
classes. Some people don't. Choose what's right for you so it
becomes something you actually look forward to.
4. Make sure your workout is convenient. Schedule it for a time
of day when you typically feel the most energetic. Have your gym
bag packed and ready to go by the door or in the car.
5. Make your workout weather-proof. If you run or walk outside,
get the right workout gear so weather conditions are never an
excuse.
6. Make sure you're doing it right. One reason for wanting to
quit
exercising is injury or pain. Check with your doctor before you
start an exercise program so you know you're safe in the workout
you choose. And check in with trainers, too, if you're working
on equipment at the gym or trying a new sport.
7. If you're having a low-energy day, tell yourself you have to
exercise for only ten minutes. That will get you moving, and once
you're in the exercise groove, you'll usually want to finish your
workout.
8. Go with friends. Start a group for walking, running, or training.
The camaraderie (and peer pressure) can do wonders for your daily
motivation.
9. After a really good workout, write a few notes in your journal
about how good you feel. Use it as a reference the next time you
don't want to begin.
10. Start with small goals. If you want to run for 30 minutes,
for
example, start by walking fast. When you can do that, make a goal
to spend those 30 minutes running for one minute, walking for
one minute. When you build on these smaller goals, you'll be running
in no time and you'll give your confidence a boost, too.
11. Recognize that some days it will be easier to exercise, and
some days you'll have to struggle through the workout. This has
to do with a lot of factors, including mood, hormones, the glass
of wine you had last night...Take the pressure off by understanding
the fluctuations. And exercise anyway.
12. Try behavior modification tapes.
Mike Brescia has a good one for exercising here http://www.momscape.com/thinkrightnow/exercising.htm.
This audiotape is not self-hypnotizing or subliminal. You'll hear
every message, but these messages are subtle and, for many people,
effective.
13. Use a visible reward system. The effects of exercise are cumulative
and long-term, so sometimes it helps to see your results on a
daily basis. After each workout, put a big red star on the calendar
as a symbol that you completed the day's workout. Take photos
of yourself every month in your workout gear so you have a visual
record of your results.
14. Get to the bottom of your exercise aversion. For women, if
it's the run-of-the-mill gym you can't stand, try a women-oriented
fitness center, such as Curves. This is a fast-growing fitness
phenomenon, and many women feel like their workout becomes a 30-minute
vacation--like a girls' night out at the exercise machines.
15. Be gentle with yourself. Take a day off at least once a week.
And if you do skip a few workouts, don't beat yourself up, but
do get right back in the routine. The fewer consecutive days you
skip, the more likely you'll be to make your workout a lasting
gift you give to yourself.
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