The problem with trying to make exercise a habit, and it’s something that we’ve all faced, is that you usually try to exercise 3 or 4 times a week … and that makes creating a new exercise habit difficult. The reason is that the more consistent an action is, the more likely it is to be a habit.

So, how to develop a habit of working out?

If you’re going to make this a habit, do a 30-day Challenge, and by the end of the challenge your habit should be pretty well ingrained. Here are some practical suggestions I’ve learned along the way to help make exercise a daily habit:

1. SET A SPECIFIC TIME. Decide whether you’re more likely to stick with it in the morning or lunchtime or evening, and stick with that time. If you don’t set a time, you’re more likely to put it off until you have more time or energy, and then put it off until the next day. Soon, it won’t remain a habit at all.

2. START SMALL. Our normal plan of attack is likely to hit the ground running, scheduling hour-long gym sessions a few days a week. But professional trainers advise to start small. Talking about 5-minute workout small. It could be doing crunches while you’re watching TV, squating while you fold the laundry or a walk around the block.
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