{"id":1367,"date":"2020-02-10T17:45:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T17:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexia-clark.com\/how-to-make-exercise-an-unbreakable-habit\/"},"modified":"2020-02-10T17:45:31","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T17:45:31","slug":"how-to-make-exercise-an-unbreakable-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alexia-clark.com\/gb\/how-to-make-exercise-an-unbreakable-habit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make exercise an unbreakable habit"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of people want to know how to get motivated to workout and build an exercise habit that sticks. Often building a sustainable habit is the hardest part of starting a new routine, but once you\u2019ve built a strong habit the benefits will show in no time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Here are my top strategies that will help you make it easier to stick with your exercise habit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

1. <\/span>Put your training schedule on your calendar<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you want time to exercise, you have to make time for it. One of the best ways to do that is to schedule your workouts on your calendar and treat them like doctor\u2019s appointments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Instead of making exercise something you\u2019ll get to if you have time make it something you actively set time aside for. Doing it this way means that you\u2019re protecting that time as time for you and your workout. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

2. <\/span>Have a plan for your workout<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It\u2019s so important to know exactly what you\u2019re going to be doing when you work out so that you\u2019re not just wandering around the gym without a plan. That\u2019s one of the reasons people get so much from following a program like mine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Having your whole work out planned for you means you can focus on getting yourself to wherever you\u2019re going to exercise knowing that you\u2019ve got a great session ready and waiting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

You\u2019ll be surprised by how much having a plan can keep you motivated to work out. It removes motivation-sapping uncertainty and ensures you actually see motivation-boosting results.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n

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3. <\/span>Exercise for<\/em> something\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Motivation research shows that when we have a clear purpose for a task, we\u2019re more likely to do it regularly. So have a <\/span>why<\/span><\/i> for your workouts. Setting a realistic fitness goal is great way to help keep your motivation high.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n

It could be something like improving your strength or living a long time for your kids. Whatever it is, write it down and refer to it every day. When you don\u2019t feel like working out, read your purpose to remind yourself of why you\u2019re trying to exercise regularly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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4. <\/span>Aim for consistency<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When it comes to habit formation, consistency is king.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even when circumstances prevent you from doing a \u201cperfect\u201d workout always try to do something. Have a crazy busy day? Still work out, but make it a little shorter. Traveling? Still work out, even if you have to improvise with the equipment available in the hotel gym. Feeling sluggish? Still move, however slowly, through your planned workout.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Of course it\u2019s also important to listen to your body (and be sure you\u2019re allowing time for recovery), but don\u2019t take an all-or-nothing approach to your workouts. When conditions aren\u2019t perfect, it\u2019s better to continue the habit, and do something, than to do nothing at all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

5. <\/span>Make it social<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Research shows that habits spread through our social networks and it\u2019s no different for working out. Have you tried working out with a friend or family member? Having a friend to exercise with means you\u2019re more likely to show up AND stick to your habit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019re a member of my program make sure you make use of the QUEENTEAM Facebook group<\/a> to motivate and support you. They\u2019re such an incredible group of women!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Remember, working out is never a quick fix. In order to get long lasting results it\u2019s important to build exercise and healthy routines into your life for the long run.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you have any questions please email me. I love hearing from you and always answer your messages personally. Send me an email anytime at contact@alexia-clark.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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