Need help sticking to a fitness regimen?You know by now that you need to move your body to maintain or improve health. However, sticking to healthy habits is a challenge after the initial excitement diminishes.
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Physiatrist Dr. Beth Frates urges clients to focus on TRICKS to make habits stick.
Triggers. Find the trigger that propels you to exercise each day. It may involve setting an alarm or dressing in workout clothes.
Rewards. Think about the reward you seek from the workout. You may want extrinsic rewards like a changed body shape or a new outfit after so many consecutive days of exercise. Intrinsic rewards such as decreased stress, more energy and better mood may appeal to you.
Incentives. Consider what motivates you to do this kind of fitness now. Are there changes you hope to see in your body that this type of exercise will provide?
Calendar. Put your exercise on a calendar and check it off when completed. This provides visual progress of your success with your chosen routine. You can see how many days you worked out and what results you achieved.
Kindness. Practice self-compassion. Skip the negative self-talk when you miss a workout. Discover a way to learn and grow from the things that prevent your scheduled fitness.
Support. Get a buddy. Be accountable to each other, even if you don’t take the same classes. Check in and encourage one another to continue sticking to those fitness habits.
Listen as Dr. Frates joins host Lisa Davis to share her TRICKS with you.
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