Staying Motivated to Exercise

Follow these simple steps to stay motivated to exercise:

Stick to a regular time every day.
Sign a contract committing yourself to exercise.

Put “exercise appointments” on your calendar.
Keep a daily log or diary of your activities.

Check your progress. Can you walk a certain distance faster now than when you began? Or is your heart rate slower now?

Ask your doctor to write a prescription for your exercise program, such as what type of exercise to do, how often to exercise and for how long.

Think about joining a health club. The cost gives some people an incentive to exercise regularly.

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