They Know How to Self-Motivate

Many beginning exercisers sometimes have trouble psyching themselves up for a workout—it’s hot, it’s late, they’re hungry, they’re tired, they have a headache, or they feel a cold coming on. Unfortunately, those feelings never really go away, and even the most committed fitness junkie has to talk him- or herself into a workout now and then. The only difference is that regular exercisers know how to motivate themselves. They know that the best remedy for after-workout soreness is another workout. They know that headaches often tend to dissipate during a jog, and some are even convinced that a good workout can ward off an impending cold. Regular exercisers know what their workout weaknesses are, and they become pros at beating themselves at their own mind games.

They Know Timing Matters

Maintaining a regular exercise schedule depends on knowing yourself, your body, and your motivation. Regular exercisers know when they perform best, and they make sure to take advantage of that time. Whether it’s early morning, midday, or evening, or whether it’s long runs or a quick circuit workout, they know what works best for them, and they build their routine around it.

They Make Exercise Fun

Although “exercise” and “fun” aren’t often used in the same sentence, the people who successfully get themselves into an exercise routine are the ones who are able to find pleasure in working out. Whether they’re enjoying the breeze on their faces, relishing their time alone to meditate on a treadmill, or finding a great workout playlist to jam to as they lift weights, these fitness enthusiasts know that in order for exercise to become a routine, it has to become more than a chore.

When you see people spending their lunch hour at the gym or slogging through a run in the rain, remember that they’re not superhuman. Five hours of exercise per week may seem like an unattainable amount, but most of the people who make that quota are regular people with the same jobs, stresses, chores, and time crunches as everyone else—and if they can do it, so can you. 
 

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