How to Make Exercising Fun and A Habit for Healthy Living

When you think of exercise do you think that you have to do a lot at once to make it worthwhile? Do you have a tendency to set big exercise goals for yourself and then end up getting overwhelmed and finding them impossible to attain? Do you buy expensive memberships at gyms or buy expensive gym equipment at home and then rarely if ever use it? Do you often have the intention of exercising but then you never seem to get around to doing it?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are not alone at all. Many people are in the same situation as you.

You may know that physical activity is good for your health, wellness and for your peace of mind but knowing it in your head and putting it into action in your life are not always the same thing.

Why is it so hard to exercise and to do it on a consistent basis?

The answer to this question is similar to why we sometimes will eat the wrong foods even though we are well aware of what foods are healthiest for us to eat. We do not always do what is in the best interests for our health. There is a little rebel inside of us all that attempts to sabotage weight loss and weight maintenance efforts. It is childlike in nature and it wants what it wants and does not want to be told what to do.

You remember those days well don’t you? Well part of that rebellious child you once were has not gone away. It does not want to walk, cycle, swim, dance or play tennis. It does not want to work out at the gym or do exercises at home. It wants to stay inside and play on the computer or watch television.

The solution to this problem is to find effective means of taming the rebellious side of yourself so that you will exercise more. To do this you need to set smaller goals, find a friend to exercise with and not wait until inspiration strikes to move your body!

1. Set Smaller Goals: To be successful at exercising you need to not raise the bar too high all at once. Start small and work up to more over time. Commit to 10 to 15 minutes of physical activity per day three to four times a week and then add onto that in the weeks and months to come. Take it slow though so as not to overwhelm yourself. Doing this leads to feelings of success as opposed to failure.
2. Find a Friend to Exercise With: Find a friend to work out with consistently and schedule exercise dates with that person. When you exercise with a buddy you have someone else to help you stay accountable and on track with your weight loss goals and it is more enjoyable. And of course you help them.
3. Just Do It: When we wait until we are ready to do something that day never seems to come. What you should do is think of exercise in the same vein as your other responsibilities such as your work or your appointments. Write down on your calendar when you will exercise and then make sure you show up for it!

Now, stop reading anymore and start now!

Becca Scott
Staff Writer
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