Make Exercise A Habit.

Many people are getting back to exercising or want to make exercise a habit.

This is one of the habits that can cause a ripple effect in our lives.

Starting the right way will help you be consistent.

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Don't let the lack of motivation stop you from exercising.

Understand these facts:

1. You will not feel motivated every day.

2. Action produces motivation.

3. You will always feel better after a workout.

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How Should You Start or Re-Start Exercising?

We need to have the right mindset about exercising.

When we look at it as a temporary or quick-fix solution, it will not become a lifestyle.

The rule of thumb should be building exercise as a long term habit in your life.

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1. Start Exercising Slowly.

Start exercising 20 min a day, three times a week. (You can even start at 5 or 10 min. Start doing something small)

After a month or so increase your routine to 30 minutes.

On the third month aim to exercise for at least 40 minutes a session.

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Once you remain consistent for three months, you can start adding an extra day.

When people go from 0 to 6 days a week with 60 minutes sessions, they will quit along the way.

Starting small will help you make exercise a habit and integrate it into your lifestyle.

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2. Start With Low-Impact Exercises.

We are all drawn to different forms of physical activity.

I prefer running, some people prefer lifting weights while others prefer swimming.

Starting with an activity that you enjoy is advisable.

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If you are starting to exercise it is best to choose low-impact exercises.

Low impact exercises are walking, running, swimming, cycling, or using an elliptical machine.

Low impact exercises are the best for you because they are easy on the joints and muscles.

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3. Start At Your Fitness Level.

People who were once fit (back in high school) think they can pick up where they left off.

I used to play soccer as a teenager and jogged a lot.

When I tried losing weight as an adult, going back to jogging was not easy.

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When I was younger running 5 kilometers was a breeze.

However, when I was weighing over 100 kilograms, I could barely run 2 kilometers without stopping.

Start at your fitness level. As you become fitter, you should be able to do longer and more intense exercises.

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