Tips To Get, And Stay Motivated To Exercise

1. Set goals around exercise. Be sure that the goals are realistic, specific, and important to you.
2. Maintain an exercise journal or log. Use a calendar to track how much, and how often you exercise. It could be a simple ‘X’ on the calendar the days we work out, or writing down the work outs we have done in a journal. Seeing how far you have come on paper can help push your forward towards your goals.
3. Find a workout buddy or group fitness class. Having a work out scheduled with a friend or even scheduling a fitness class can make exercise a social activity to look forward to.
4. Reward yourself for your efforts.  It could be a bubble bath, new work out gear, a new book or magazine, or even a splurge, like a massage. Get creative!
5. Finally, think of exercise as a present you give yourself, a way to stay balanced and focused, and a time you can be alone with your thoughts! Savor the good feeling you get after completing a workout session.