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Spring is the perfect time to commit to sustainable exercise habits that will carry you throughout the year.
Warmer weather and longer days make it easier to find motivation, whether you like to get your exercise outdoors or indoors. Here are five simple tips to get you started.
Start with small goals
The key to any lasting routine is to start small. Set achievable goals – try a 15-minute walk, two or three times a week. As these mini-goals become habits, you can gradually increase your activity level.
By breaking down your goals, you’re less likely to feel overwhelmed and more likely to stay consistent.
Make it enjoyable
Life’s too short to spend it doing things you hate! When exercise feels like a fun activity rather than a chore, you’re more likely to stick with it.
Whether you focus on one or two activities, or mix it up regularly, keep the enjoyment factor high to keep the motivation high too.
Schedule it
Consistency is key, and one of the best ways to stay consistent is by scheduling your workouts. Treat exercise like any other commitment in your calendar.
Pick days and times that work best with your schedule and block them out for your workouts.
Find a buddy
Exercising with a friend or family member can help keep you accountable, and sharing your progress with them can make it more rewarding. Just don’t let their absence be an excuse to skip working out on your own!
Celebrate small wins
Don’t forget to look back now and again to see how far you’ve come. Whether you’ve walked or run further, lifted heavier at the gym, or simply kept up your healthier habits for a period of time, your progress reinforces those new practices and keeps you motivated to persist with them.
This spring can be the start of your lasting, healthy exercise routine. Start small, have fun, and enjoy the journey!
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