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Many of us set out resolutions for ourselves either on New Year or on our birthday to start exercising regularly. But very few of us actually stick to them. Well, it is finally our choice to make or break our health and we all know how important it is to exercise to live a healthy and energetic life. All we need to understand is that by exercising, we are helping nobody but ourselves. So, that best thing we can do to help ourselves in the best way possible is to make exercise a habit.
Tips to Stick With it
The following tips are helpful in starting and sticking to your exercise regimen:
Analyze Your Preferences: Start by choosing exercises that you like and find suitable to do. For instance, if you are suffering from arthritis, skipping rope is not a good option; rather swimming would be ideal for your body.
Find a Partner: To make your exercising session a fun journey, find a motivating partner.
Choose a Suitable Time: If getting up early in the morning is not your cup of tea, don't force yourself to do that. You will eventually get tired. You can exercise in the evening. Also, avoid exercising right after your meals.
Stay Motivated: The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu rightly said, "The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step." So, keep making efforts and deal with every problem one by one. It may take even months before your notice fruitful results of your efforts.
Take Breaks: Initially, you may observe some soreness in your joints, which is normal if you have not been active for a long time. However, if you hurt yourself while exercising take a break and wait till the wound is properly healed.
Tips to Make Exercise Your Habit
Follow these tips to make exercise your habit:
Write an exercise contract and sign it saying that you'll commit to it.
Exercise at a set time every day.
Make an exercise diary and note your session with timings of every activity.
Track your progress by overdoing an activity on a day to see if your speed and stamina has improved.
Take advice from your family doctor about the types of exercises you should do, how often and for how long.
You can also join a health club. The trainer will help you achieve your exercising goals.
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