One of the best strategies regular exercisers use is keeping exercise cues around. Research shows this is part of habit development. Here are 10 easy tricks to try:
- If you can, put your athletic shoes on when you get dressed. If not, bring them with you so you can pop them on when you have a break.
- Wear a sports bra from the get-go. Don't give yourself the excuse that you have to change into it!
- If you wear a ring daily, it can be uncomfortable when you exercise. Find a comfortable ring and keep it on as a visual cue and to eliminate one more reason to say, "I can't right now."
- My Fitbit was a godsend when I was starting the habit. A fitness tracker is both a reminder and can motivate you to hit each next goalpost through the day.
- Set your favorite workout song as your alarm in the morning.
- Put hand weights by the sofa.
- Use visuals like sticky notes and printed memes. Put them wherever it makes sense to do a quick 10 (jumping jacks, etc.).
- Turn notifications "on" for groups, apps, etc., that cue you to exercise.
- Keep a step bench near the TV to keep stepping while you watch your favorite show.
- Identify a short distance you can walk when you have a moment.
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