'From tomorrow I will get up early every morning, go for a run and start exercising.' Who knows how many of us go to bed with this promise every day and forget it by morning. Sleepiness, laziness and negative will do not allow them to get up.
Many times people start exercising, but they cannot incorporate it into their routine forever. After a few days, laziness begins to overtake them. The harder it is to start exercising, the harder it is to stick to it.
Making exercise a habit requires determination, discipline and a positive attitude. However, it is not impossible if one is determined. With the right strategy and time management, it can be incorporated into your daily routine.
So today relationship In this column we will talk about how to motivate yourself to exercise daily. Do you even know how to start it?
Exercise improves physical and mental health Most of the diseases these days are caused by changing lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. In such a situation, regular exercise is necessary. It is beneficial not only for physical but also for mental health.
Exercising releases hormones called endorphins in the body, which reduce stress and help focus.
Exercise requires motivation The most important thing about incorporating exercise into your daily routine is self-motivation. This requires strong willpower and self-control. If you want to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, keep a few things in mind. Understand this from the graphic below-
Make exercise a part of life this way Exercising every day can be challenging for anyone. People get excited and take gym memberships for 3 or 6 months. But within a few days their willpower begins to wane. They start making all kinds of excuses about this. However, we can make exercise a habit through some simple and effective methods. Understand this with the following pointers-
- First decide why you want to exercise. Like losing weight, strengthening muscles, getting fit or preparing for a special need.
- Make a plan for this and note it in the diary. Write down the type of exercise you will do, how often and for how long.
- To make it a bit more fun, you can exercise with your friends or family members. It will not bore you. Exercising together will also give you motivation.
- Record your progress each week in a diary. This will help you know how exercise affects your health.
- If you haven't missed an exercise break for a month, give yourself a gift. This will motivate you.
- Remember that exercise is not a drug, which has an immediate effect on the body. So it is necessary to maintain patience.
- Get inspired by people who exercise regularly. Like a fitness model, athlete or any of your friends.
- Set a reminder on your mobile when you have to exercise. This will help you keep yourself alert.
- Read about healthy and fit people. Watch videos from fitness experts. This can motivate you to stay fit.
Why do people stop exercising midway? People may have many excuses for not exercising or for stopping in the middle. Such as lack of time, fatigue or overwork. However, the main reason behind it is lack of motivation. Apart from this, there are some things that cause people to stop exercising in between. Understand this from the following graphic-
How to start exercising
If you have never exercised before, it is important to take some precautions in the beginning. Understand it with the following indicators-
- If you have health problems such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes or high blood pressure, talk to your doctor before starting exercise.
- Before starting the exercise, warm up for at least 5 to 10 minutes. It activates the muscles.
- Take a break for a few minutes after each exercise. It allows enough time for muscle recovery. Also, one does not tire quickly.
- Drinking enough water during exercise is very important. It keeps the body hydrated.
- If you feel pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately. Rest for a while.
- Never pretend to be strong despite the pain. Doing so can be harmful to health.
Time management is important for exercise Time management is key to making exercise a habit. For this make it a habit to sleep and wake up on time. Set a time to exercise and commit to that time every day. Try not to miss a single day of exercise.
How much time should you exercise every day? In general, a healthy person is advised to exercise 30 minutes per day or at least 150 minutes per week. But if you want to lose weight, you need to give extra time to exercise. However, keep your physical capacity in mind while exercising. Avoid exercising for hours every day.
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