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8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

Thinking about exercising? You don’t have to be a born athlete or energizer bunny to get started. Exercise can be relatively inexpensive – all you need to get started is a shirt, shorts and a good pair of shoes, but the benefits of exercise are endless! Whether you want to walk, run, swim, join a Pilates, boxing or spin class, here are eight ways to motivate yourself to get you moving from couch to pavement or class in no time.

You’re Worth It

The most motivating reason to get started with exercise is simply that you are worth it. Exercise can boost your self-confidence and, with each step forward, workout or group fitness class taken, you’ll experience physical, mental and emotional benefits that lead to a healthier and happier life and lifestyle.

Most people have heard of the “SMART” acronym when it comes to goal setting, though it’s often used in the context of personal finance or business.  This acronym can be efficiently applied to weight loss too.

SMART Goal Setting

The SMART acronym is probably the most common template for setting goals.

Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely

Applying SMART Goals To Weight Loss

How do you use these five factors to create weight-loss goals you can achieve? Let’s break them down one by one.