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Exercising every day is more important than you think. The thing is that exercise is not only about having a muscular, ripped and strong body, but it is also good for your brain, for your bones, for your mental health, and it is one of the key factors of longevity.
It's like the experts say, you don't stop moving because you get old, you get old because you stop moving. This means that, when you stop exercising and leading an active life, both your mind and your body suffer the consequences, and not only will you be left without strength, flexibility or resistance, you will also deteriorate faster and your process aging is going to be more accelerated.
Science says that you should do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, but it does not say that it has to be a specific type (although it is recommended that you include weights, aerobic and resistance exercise regularly), what matters is that move, do it daily and find a way to become disciplined, so that exercising becomes a habit.
The good news is that there are some very simple tricks that can help you stop being sedentary or that person who always finds an excuse, and become part of the club of those who exercise every day (or at least do Monday to Friday).
Start the day with exercise
Exercising in the morning has many benefits, such as giving you energy, helping you have mental clarity, getting some sun to cover your dose of vitamin D and improving your concentration and productivity, but it also helps you make fewer excuses. , because exercise is the first thing you do and thus it no longer interferes with the rest of your activities.
It's a good idea to set an alarm and take out your exercise clothes the night before, so you'll be well prepared to start the day with an activity session, whether it's walking, cycling, playing tennis or swimming.
Find a partner
The advantage of having an exercise partner is that you have someone who can motivate you when you don't want to do anything, plus it helps you feel more committed to the routine, and you have the extra element of socialization, which is very good for your mental health and to protect the brain from deterioration.
In addition, exercising with someone is much more fun and can make you want to keep up with your workouts, it can even give you a bit of healthy competition.
Take photos and record your progress
Many people give up exercise because they believe that they do not see results and that all their effort is not worth it, but it is possible that you are having results without realizing it, since this is a process that takes time, and that means that you do not leave to wake up full of muscle overnight.
Seeing progress is very motivating, so you can do things like take photos, keep an eye on how your clothes fit, and even measure your muscles to see how they're growing over time. It is also a good idea to have a clear plan , so you can correctly choose the exercises you are going to do and increase your chances of reaching the goal.
Divide into smaller sessions
The idea of doing 2 hours of exercise in a row can be scary, overwhelming and stressful, plus very few people have that much time to invest in the gym.
The good news is that science has found that shorter, but high-intensity routines can give you many benefits, even more than long sessions, so you can alternate between days with long workouts (for when you have a lot of time and desire) and days with shorter, easier to manage sessions. You can even split your sessions into two a day, starting, for example, with some cardio in the morning, and a weights session in the afternoon.
Make an investment
This is pure psychology. You're less likely to give up exercise if money is involved , whether it's because you paid to attend a class, bought new sneakers and equipment, or hired a trainer.
It is not a guarantee, not wanting to waste your money can also increase the motivation to exercise (just make sure you invest it in realistic or possible things, since paying for a membership to a gym that is 2 hours from your house is not going to prevent you from You don't want to go because there is a lot of traffic).
[Via GQ Mexico]
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