#1 Tip if you're New to Exercising and want to make it a HABIT
“Consistency over Intensity”
Start by committing to a realistic schedule, even if it’s just 15-20 minutes a few times a week. Building a routine that fits comfortably into your life will make it easier to stick with. Once the habit is established, you can gradually increase the time and intensity.
Staying consistent helps you train both your body and mind, making exercise feel like a natural part of your daily or weekly rhythm. Setting up non-negotiable workout times can help too!
Here’s how this principle can help, and some tips to make it stick:
Start Small and Realistic: One of the biggest mistakes people make is setting overly ambitious goals, like working out every day or doing high-intensity workouts right from the start. This can lead to burnout or injury, which makes it harder to stay consistent. Instead, start with a schedule that feels manageable, even if it’s just 15 minutes of movement 3 times a week. This way, you’re building the habit with something sustainable.
Focus on Enjoyment Over Results at First: To create a habit, you need to enjoy what you’re doing, or at least feel neutral about it, rather than seeing it as a chore. Experiment with different activities until you find one you actually look forward to. For some, this might be CrossFit, yoga, hiking, or even dancing. The more you enjoy it, the easier it’ll be to make it part of your routine. We think Crossfit is the way to go ;)
Make it Part of Your Identity: Rather than thinking of yourself as someone who "should" work out, start viewing yourself as someone who “is” active. When we identify with our actions, we’re more likely to stick with them long-term. For example, telling yourself, “I am someone who moves every day” rather than “I have to work out today” can help shift your mindset in a lasting way.
Set Non-Negotiable Times: Life gets busy, and it’s easy to skip a workout if it’s not prioritized. Schedule your workout sessions like you would a meeting or appointment. Having specific times makes it less likely you’ll skip and more likely that you’ll start to see exercise as a regular part of your week.
Track Your Progress: Even if it’s just a simple journal, app, or calendar where you mark each day you worked out, seeing a record of your consistency can be highly motivating. This doesn’t mean measuring only big results, but tracking the effort itself. Progress can be as simple as, "I showed up." Seeing your streaks build up over time can keep you on track.
Reward Yourself: Positive reinforcement can help cement a habit. After each session, allow yourself a small reward—a nice smoothie, a warm shower, or just a few minutes to relax. Over time, your brain will start associating the post-workout feeling with the reward, making it easier to keep coming back.
Consistency over intensity focuses on the long game—taking steps that you can realistically keep up with in your life.
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