For many of us, exercising more is part of what we want to achieve this year. For me one of the main the keys to continuing with any exercise programme is to really enjoy it while you are doing it. Now some of you will be reading this thinking "how can anyone enjoy going on the treadmill?" Am I right? If you fall into this category and the sheer joy of exercising for it's own sake doesn't do it for you, then take this simple step......combine it with something that you do enjoy. That way you can create great habits, habits that will help and support you to reach your goals.
I've got to be honest here. I love going to the gym, I particularly love doing weights. My least favourite part of my routine is the cardio - at least the start of the cardio. Once I'm into it it's great, it's just those first few minutes. I've learned to get around this by distracting myself by doing something else at the same time. Sunday afternoon was a great example. During the week I do either 30 or 40 minutes on the treadmill or cross trainer but had more time available on the Sunday so promised myself I would do an hour. I have to confess here that I'm a bit of an Eastenders fan. Yes I know but sadly I have watched it since it started.......Now you may laugh at that but I'll tell you, the hour I spent on the cross-trainer whilst watching the omnibus edition went by in a flash. I watched the TV whilst I trained and suddenly 63 minutes had gone by and so had 625 calories! Shame about the ending though........ surely David and Carol are destined to be together!
So not only did I get that wonderful endorphin rush that comes after exercise but I really got to enjoy it whilst it was happening too. And it felt easy and as if I could do it again. Sounds like it's becoming a habit to me........
Michelle
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