15
HABITS to Help with Your
Daily
WORKOUT Routine
Is it finally time to commit to a new workout routine?
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Are you tired of saying you’re going to workout and then not follow through with a plan?
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Enjoy a new healthy version of yourself.
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Here are 15 habits to help you create a daily workout routine!
Make Sure You Choose An Enjoyable Workout
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If you pick an activity that you actually want to do, you’ll start to look forward to that activity and be more likely to stick with it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/15923063@N00/5079047048/
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Research what kind of workout suits you best and that you like at the same time.
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Try a different workout every week and see which one you enjoy most.
Start Small
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There’s nothing wrong with taking baby steps and accomplishing a few small goals before moving on to bigger goals. https://www.flickr.com/photos/17106526@N00/1578514678
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Focus on daily consistency instead of the amount of time you spend on working out.
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Start with just one part of the exercise every day. If you’re doing a workout program on your own, just start with the warm up and see how you feel.
Show Up
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Half of the battle of getting into the habit of a daily workout routine is showing up. https://www.flickr.com/photos/38956330@N00/3392355523/
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If you can commit to getting to that workout class, then completing the workout is the easy part; you just need to follow the teacher’s instructions.
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Once you’re dressed in your workout clothes, shoes, and you are out of the door, tell yourself there’s no turning back and commit to showing up.
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Use the 30-Day Challenge Method
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These 30-day challenges are popular on social media because they work well and are great to use for help with motivation. https://www.flickr.com/photos/10393601@N08/7981005513/
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30 days goes by in no time and keeping that in mind, it will make your new workout routine more bearable.
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It’s also motivating to know that you can always just quit after the 30 days is up.
Set SMART Goals
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Start with one small daily goal and once you are accomplishing those goals, move on to the weekly, monthly and yearly goals. https://www.flickr.com/photos/37129284@N02/3890281501/
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Setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound goals will make establishing the habit easier.
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It’s also important to track your progress daily. There are plenty of apps that will allow you to track your progress and set milestones.
Schedule Your Workout Into Your Day
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Make exercise a part of your schedule and not just an afterthought or something you will do when you have free time. https://www.flickr.com/photos/91364408@N05/8295241303/
Some of the best times to schedule your workout into your day are to use blocks of quiet hours with no distractions.
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Using a calendar is a great visual reminder of your progress and will encourage you to keep on going with your daily workout routine.
Use Social Media
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You can use social media and other available apps to publicly share your progress online and help you stay accountable. https://www.flickr.com/photos/93212162@N08/8539048913/
Your friends can also help motivate you along the way and be with you while you track your progress.
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A great workout app that will help you reach your workout and life goals that integrates with social media is the Lift.do app.
Keep Your Exercise Gear Visible
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Seeing your gear when you wake up will serve as another reminder that it’s time to workout. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49503002894@N01/460411603/
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Prepare your workout clothes at night and designate an easily visible table or shelf for your clothes.
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If you place your workout gear right on your walking trail, this will decrease the number of steps you have to take to get dressed and leave room for no excuses.
Invest In Quality Workout Clothing
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Proper and quality workout clothing and gear will help to prevent injuries, motivate you to start working out and can curb the ‘sweaty t-shirt’ look problem. https://www.flickr.com/photos/83905817@N08/7676579466/
Research what clothing and gear is best suited for your needs.
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Set aside a budget for your workout needs. Good quality clothing will last you a long time so don’t be afraid to spend a few extra dollars.
Incorporate a Charity
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When you think of doing something for the benefit of someone else, this will give you added incentive for sticking with your daily workout routine. https://www.flickr.com/photos/99479626@N00/2777321002/
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When you pay for something ahead of time, you’ll be more likely to stick with the program in order to get your money’s worth.
Use a Pedometer
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By using a pedometer, you will be able to track the number of steps you take each day. https://www.flickr.com/photos/48600101641@N01/9708027774/
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A good place to start is to try and take 10,000 steps each day. This will help encourage you to work on the small things like: walk instead of drive to the local store or take the stairs instead of the elevator.
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You should wear your pedometer every day and track your numbers at bedtime. Think of ways that you could have integrated more steps into your day.
Have a Backup Plan
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Distractions will happen and sometimes emergencies are unavoidable, but you should always have a backup plan. https://www.flickr.com/photos/60252052@N00/8245641629/
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A good backup plan will help you get back to your daily workout routine as soon as your plate is clear.
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Think about the most obvious obstacles you could encounter on a day-to-day basis and think of a workaround in order to reschedule.
Have A Helpful Support System
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Whether you choose to have a support system online or off, make sure you can talk to someone who will motivate you to get back to your workout regime. https://www.flickr.com/photos/36196762@N04/5032496501/
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If you workout with your buddy or a group, it will force you to show up, since you won’t want to leave your friends hanging.
You should also try to look for a friend who is at the same physical level and has the same goals as you.
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Schedule Rest Times
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When you have finally settled into your daily workout routine, make sure that you don’t commit all of your time to working out. https://www.flickr.com/photos/95572727@N00/4336300759/
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Overtraining can be dangerous and cause long term injuries and physical overexertion can affect all aspects of your life.
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It’s important to give yourself a day off so your body can rest and come back stronger for the next workout.
Think Long Term
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When coming up with a daily workout routine, the most important tips to keep in mind are to get motivated, stay motivated and make a promise to yourself to commit. https://www.flickr.com/photos/35034356424@N01/3178725438/
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If you want to live a long, healthy and happy life and curb diseases and life-threatening illnesses then you owe it to yourself to be nice to your body and treat it with respect.
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Following this guide will help you get started, but you are the only person who can actually do the work.
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