6 STEPS PLAN FOR A EXERCISE HABIT

1. Find motivation and amplify the body’s neurochemical rewards for exercise by thinking about how good you’ll feel afterward.

2. Provide yourself with additional short-term rewards in the form of workout logging and appealing post-workout nutrition.

3. Plan your workouts in advance (at least a week at a time) and put them on your calendar.

4. Prepare your clothing, equipment, and post-workout nutrition supplies well in advance of your workout.

5. Schedule your workouts for a consistent time of day.

6. Prioritize daily practice over flash-in-the-pan bouts of hard work. Add intensity overtime.