1. Dress for It
I’m serious, this is the best way to improve your exercise routine. Invest a little money and purchase real exercise clothing – shirts, shorts, pants, and shoes. My running clothing is different than my normal clothing, and just putting it on helps me get ready to go run. Dress affects the way we think more than we realize. So going the extra step in changing clothes helps your brain prepare for exercise.
2. Plan and Schedule
First put a slot in your schedule for daily exercise. Than there is no chance that it will get covered up with something else. Admit it, 99% of the time, if it isn’t on the schedule, it doesn’t get done. So put your exercise time on your schedule and get it done.
Then pick a sport that you enjoy. Don’t drag yourself through a routine you despise. Use the personality chart above to help give you some ideas for a sport you might enjoy.
3. Drink Water
Water is God’s gift to man. It replenishes our body in ways we can’t understand. Remember to start drinking water 2 hours before you start working out, and continue to drink water through your routine. It’s really bad to start off dehydrated, and even worse to let it continue downhill.
Remember that if you start exhibiting signs of dehydration, stop working and get some water and rest.
4. Add Music
When I first started running, I did it cold turkey. No music. I seriously thought, “music isn’t that helpful, I can do this!” And then one day I tried running with my mom’s iPod and the whole world changed! Music helps keep your rhythm and gives you a beat to work with. One tip is to add music with the speed for what you want. I have slower songs for my warmup walk, so I don’t overdo it. And then fast songs for when I run, so I don’t slow down!
Great summary! Thanks for sharing.
Great summary! Thanks for sharing.