{"id":5606,"date":"2022-08-03T05:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=5606"},"modified":"2022-08-04T01:25:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T01:25:43","slug":"how-to-start-working-out-consistently","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/how-to-start-working-out-consistently\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Working Out (Consistently)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3908850 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby.jpg\" alt=\"LEGO Rugby players in action.\" width=\"803\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby.jpg 2042w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby-300x139-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby-713x330-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby-768x356-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby-1536x712-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby-610x283-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-ruby-600x278-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>So you\u2019re having trouble working out consistently?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I get it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is busy and hectic. You probably wear multiple hats in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, one of them is a pirate hat:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3908851 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cartman-pirate.gif\" alt=\"Cartman from South Park as a pirate.\" width=\"475\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are having trouble exercising regularly, know that you aren\u2019t alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Not being able to work out consistently is one of the top issues facing our clients in <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Nerd Fitness Coaching<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Luckily, there are some tips and tricks that help them, which we\u2019ll share with you right now too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t<button class=\"cta-button red\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tWant a customized workout plan you\u2019ll ACTUALLY do? Learn more:\t\t<\/button><br \/>\n\t<\/a><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover today<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Why you miss workouts (and why it\u2019s okay).<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Building a (specific and realistic) workout plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Why \u201call of nothing\u201d hurts workout consistency.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: The key to getting in regular exercise (make it fun).<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: How to build workout accountability.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Exercise and workout motivation (and the problems with it).<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: How to find time to work out.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to start working out consistently (next steps).<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s jump right in!<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"1\"><\/a><span id=\"more-3908847\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 1: Why You Miss Workouts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Build (and Improve) Your Workout Consistency!\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S0WO6TnjzWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>As I mention in the video above, it&#8217;s okay to stumble &#8211; everyone misses a workout now and again.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life happens:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job might need you to stay late.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe your spouse can\u2019t pick up the kids today.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or perhaps you just lost track of time while playing video games.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3908852 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/game-controller.gif\" alt=\"A black and white gif of hands using a video game controller.\" width=\"490\" height=\"164\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These things happen, so don\u2019t freak out whenever you miss a workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWait, wait, wait Jim! I thought this article was about consistency &#8211; then you start off saying it\u2019s OK to miss a workout?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What I\u2019m saying is to not beat yourself up over it. I\u2019ll see people be so tough on themselves for one missed workout, that it spirals downward and then they\u2019re doing NO workouts.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unnecessary, and it\u2019s not sustainable.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s something I remind my clients: If being tough on yourself helped with workout consistency, it would\u2019ve helped by now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So first of all, forgive yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3909134\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/youll-be-fine.gif\" alt=\"A gif of Woody saying &quot;You&#039;ll be fine&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, I share with them a saying we have here at Nerd Fitness:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNever Two in a Row.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>As Rebel Leader Steve mentions in the video below, it means aim to not miss two workouts, back to back:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pick yourself up when you stumble! \ud83d\ude4c (Never 2 in a ROW!)\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HjOx2vGFZSc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a mantra you\u2019ll hear throughout the Rebellion (our community!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the justification<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: as I mentioned, missing one workout is nbd.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, two workouts in a row <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be the start of a trend. If you\u2019re not careful, after a few missed workouts, you could just stop exercising altogether.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s the real danger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we aim to not allow the trend to start in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Takeaway<\/b><\/span><b>: If you miss a workout, it\u2019s fine. Just try not to miss the next one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"2\"><\/a>Step 2: <strong>Building a Workout Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3908856 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin.jpg\" alt=\" A statue of Ben Franklin\" width=\"798\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin.jpg 2476w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin-300x205-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin-713x488-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin-768x525-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin-1536x1051-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin-2048x1401-1.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin-610x417-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ben-franklin-600x411-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a great quote from Benjamin Franklin:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to working out consistently, we need to define what \u201cconsistently\u201d actually means.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For that, it\u2019s time to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/how-to-build-your-own-workout-routine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>build a workout routine<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Build Your Own Workout Routine\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K1xYlsfSoqY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>As Coach Staci mentions in the video above, we want to focus on three key questions when programming our training:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type of workout are you doing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do you plan on doing your training?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will this workout take place?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three questions are important, but we\u2019re going to focus on \u201cwhen\u201d right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Determining \u201cwhen\u201d you\u2019ll train is easily the most important step for working out consistently.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why I want you to place your workouts in your calendar!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3908860 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/schedule.gif\" alt=\"A Calendar that says &quot;Start Work&quot; and &quot;Finish Work.&quot;\" width=\"475\" height=\"271\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Schedule your workout like it\u2019s the most important meeting of the day!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>(A reminder that you ARE important!)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s what I have my clients do in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-on-1 Coaching Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It goes a long way to helping them stick to their workout schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you plan on training first thing at 8am, have a calendar reminder go off at 7:50am.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019ll make a difference. I promise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What days should be workout days?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>For that, I have a couple of resources to share with you:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/how-to-build-your-own-workout-routine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>How to Build Your Own Workout Routine<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our MASSIVE guide will teach you exactly how to create a training schedule, including what exercises to do and when to take rest days. If you want to get your hands dirty by building your own workout, this is the way to do it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nerd Fitness Journey. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our fun habit-building app will tell you exactly when to workout, with video tutorials for every exercise covered. No need to create a plan, just open up the app and check your missions for the day. Plus, you\u2019ll build your very own superhero as you go, which is totally sweet. You can try it out for free right below:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"nf-in-post-signup-leadin\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"nf-in-post-signup\" style=\"background: none; border: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.nerdfitness.com\/8BxQ\/a0e2674e\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"desktop-show mobile-hide\" style=\"margin-left:auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/NF_Journey_BodyweightWorkout_Desktop_V1A.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"desktop-hide mobile-show\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/NF_Journey_BodyweightWorkout_Mobile_v1A.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 3: Why \u201cAll of Nothing\u201d Hurts Workout Consistency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3908861 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther.jpg\" alt=\"A LEGO Firefighter on a bullhorn.\" width=\"799\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther.jpg 2042w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther-300x168-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther-713x399-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther-768x430-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther-1536x860-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther-610x341-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-firefigther-600x336-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Another one of the best things you can do to improve your workout consistency: have a backup plan.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say a pipe bursts at your gym, and it\u2019s closed for the next few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does that mean you should stop working out until they resolve their plumbing emergency?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3908862 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mario-luigi-plumbing.gif\" alt=\"A gif of Mario and Luigi being forced down a drain.\" width=\"332\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be a while&#8230;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It just means you\u2019ll have to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/the-7-best-at-home-workout-routines-the-ultimate-guide-for-training-without-a-gym\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work out at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/playground-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nearby playground<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or maybe you just focus on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/walking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long walks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the next few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>That\u2019s why it\u2019s always good to have a backup for any regular emergency like:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If I can\u2019t <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-the-gym-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">train at my gym<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I\u2019ll do <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/the-42-best-bodyweight-exercises-the-ultimate-guide-for-working-out-anywhere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bodyweight training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s raining heavily and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/running-properly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t run outside<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I\u2019ll jump on the stationary bike in the garage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If I\u2019m <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/i-worked-out-and-now-im-so-sore-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sore from a hard workout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, today I&#8217;ll just do <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/a-nerds-guide-to-yoga-4-movements-to-try-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some light yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, just because your initial plan falls through, doesn\u2019t mean you have to completely throw in the towel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or as I jokingly tell my clients, just because one tire goes flat, doesn\u2019t mean you should slash the other three.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3879575 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/slash-tire.gif\" alt=\"A man slashing a tire\" width=\"395\" height=\"255\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just do the best you can to get back on the road.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 4: The Key to Getting in Regular Exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3908863 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of a LEGO dog sitter.\" width=\"800\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter.jpg 2047w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter-300x155-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter-713x369-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter-768x398-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter-1536x795-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter-610x316-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lego-dog-sitter-600x311-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>If I have one single piece of advice on how to get in more daily movement, it would be this: do something you enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every workout doesn\u2019t have to be a slog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can schedule things you enjoy like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/hiking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/the-definitive-guide-to-parkour-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkour<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video games that get you moving.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3781399 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/beat-saber.gif\" alt=\"We 100% endorse this game.\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>If you enjoy the activity, you\u2019ll be WAY more likely to exercise consistently.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips here, here are <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/25-ways-to-exercise-without-realizing-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 Ways to Exercise (Without Realizing It)<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another trick to start enjoying your workouts &#8211; do them while listening to some of your favorite music, or a podcast you enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heck, you can even flip the TV on in the corner and watch your favorite show while you train.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We call this \u201c<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/too-lazy-to-work-out-try-temptation-bundling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Temptation Bundling<\/b><\/a><b>\u201d and I\u2019ve seen it help a lot of my clients:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you only listen to your favorite podcast when you run, eventually, you might start looking forward to running.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same thing could happen with music. If you start to associate your favorite tunes with building up a sweat, one day you might actually enjoy building up a sweat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you only watch <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Great British Bake Off<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0while on your elliptical. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019re going to start protecting your time exercising (\u201cDon\u2019t bother me now\u201d).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t overlook the power of coupling activities you enjoy with your workouts.\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<a name=\"5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 5: How to Build Workout Accountability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3568571 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/legos-training-together.jpg\" alt=\"Two Legos about to workout together.\" width=\"804\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/legos-training-together.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/legos-training-together-300x125-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/legos-training-together-713x297-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/legos-training-together-600x250-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Another strategy we can deploy when improving workout consistency: accountability and support.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing quite like being accountable to another human being when it comes to exercising regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>There are a few ways we can create workout accountability:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1) Tell Friends and Family<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your goals with your loved ones, then let them know the times you\u2019ll be working out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help for a couple of reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re more likely to follow through with action if we commit ourselves in front of others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we don\u2019t show up for a workout, they may politely call us out on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3908866 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/i-know-youre-in-there.gif\" alt=\"A Police Officer at the door saying Someone saying &quot;I Know You&#039;re In There&quot;\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2) Join an Online Community<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 21st century, it\u2019s very easy to find a group of people who are on a similar mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to exercise regularly, I\u2019d wager you aren\u2019t the only person on the internet working towards that goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>So join a digital community! That way you can get in on some group accountability.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We regularly hold group challenges through our app, Nerd Fitness Journey. I\u2019ve been told by countless Rebels that they\u2019re more likely to get their training in if they know everyone else in the community is doing it too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heck, I did burpees in the snow because everyone in the Rebellion was doing a burpee challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3909133\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/jim-burpee-challenge.gif\" alt=\"Jim doing the burpee challenge\" width=\"632\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>If you want to try out some of these experiences, you can sign-up for a free trial to our snazzy new app right here:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"nf-in-post-signup-leadin\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"nf-in-post-signup\" style=\"background: none; border: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.nerdfitness.com\/8BxQ\/534d8131\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"desktop-show mobile-hide\" style=\"margin-left:auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/NF_Journey_GenericAd_Desktop_v3_A.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"desktop-hide mobile-show\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/NF_Journey_GeneralAd_Mobile_v3_A.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you want some next-level accountability, I have to mention the ultimate power-up: hire a coach.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-a-good-personal-trainer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal trainer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a gym, or you can go digital with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online coach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, having someone you check in with weekly (who will also program your workouts) is one of the best ways to exercise consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know a coach will ask you about your workouts, you\u2019re going to be more likely to do them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re interested in learning if you\u2019d be a good fit for one of our online coaches, you can click on the big yellow button below:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t<button class=\"cta-button yellow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tWe can be your accountability partner. Lean more here.\t\t<\/button><br \/>\n\t<\/a><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 6: The Problems With Exercise and Workout Motivation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get Rid of Motivation\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oD3wXyAfyD8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>In the video above, Steve outlines <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/motivation-youre-doing-it-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>the problems with motivation<\/b><\/a><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think all of my clients should watch the video.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because I\u2019ll often hear them say \u201cI need more motivation to workout\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m just not motivated to exercise.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the wrong frame of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Action creates motivation, not the other way around.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, let\u2019s imagine a new client. They don\u2019t particularly like working out and they aren\u2019t very motivated to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they do it anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, after a few weeks of successful workouts, they\u2019ll start to recognize the trend they\u2019ve begun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3908873 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/its-working.gif\" alt=\"A gif of Anakin saying &quot;It&#039;s Working!&quot;\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Our coaching app tracks all the training we assign, so I\u2019ll often see my clients rejoice when they\u2019ve \u201chit 20 workouts!\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels good to recognize they\u2019re making progress, which often makes them more motivated to exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So they keep working out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: getting started in the first place can be tough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you should start with ANYTHING that breaks the inertia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Coach Matt breaks it all down for you here:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Get in Shape (Taking Your First Step)\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A-DDpIjK30A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a beginner, your first step is the most important. And often the hardest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In our <\/b><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/how-do-beginners-get-fit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Beginner\u2019s Guide to Starting Your Fitness Journey<\/b><\/a><\/em><b>, we recommend your first workouts be something simple to get started: a walk.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be a half-mile around the block. Or it could be to the mailbox and back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact amount doesn\u2019t matter, but being <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intentional <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is. That\u2019s how we work to build consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So do a short walk today. Then another one the day after tomorrow. Then a third two days from then.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boom, three workouts in one week, all by just walking.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 7: How to Find Time to Workout<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3908877\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of three hourglasses.\" width=\"799\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass.jpg 2516w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass-300x162-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass-713x385-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass-768x414-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass-1536x828-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass-2048x1105-1.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass-610x329-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hourglass-600x324-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>I\u2019ll be real with you: no one is sitting around, twiddling their thumbs with time to kill.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to make time to work out, you\u2019ll need to figure out what activity in your life you can change or eliminate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe your two-hour nightly TV ritual can come down to an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you start biking home from work instead of driving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you catch up with your spouse over an evening walk instead of a drink.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>This is why scheduling your workouts in your calendar can be so critical<\/strong> &#8211; it helps you see what needs to be moved around to get your training done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it\u2019s okay to experiment here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3601635 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/science-experiment.gif\" alt=\"A god doing a science experiment\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you create a schedule, and you don\u2019t hit it all, it\u2019s okay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you just created an unrealistic schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If so, then modify the workout:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try a 30-minute workout instead of an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try two workouts a week instead of three.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go around the block once instead of twice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, we\u2019re not worried about the amount of time here. Instead, we\u2019re concerned about you hitting your workout schedule consistently. It\u2019s okay to scale down to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re rocking and rolling, we can always scale it up if it seems right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you want some tips on how to gauge your adherence to sticking with your workout schedule, then check out <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/how-to-track-progress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>How to Track Your Fitness Progress<\/i><\/b><\/a><b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"8\"><\/a><strong>Start Working Out Consistently<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3749584 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lego-runner.jpg\" alt=\"This runner definitely has a strong core!\" width=\"799\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lego-runner.jpg 1018w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lego-runner-300x115-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lego-runner-768x295-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lego-runner-713x274-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lego-runner-600x230-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you have it, my friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To recap&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Here&#8217;s How to Work Out Consistently:<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 1: It&#8217;s okay to stumble (Forgive yourself). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone I know misses a workout here or there. It\u2019s nothing to feel shame over.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 2: Have a plan! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without scheduling your week\u2019s workouts, how do you even know if you\u2019re being consistent or not?<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 3: Have a backup plan! (Lose the \u201call or nothing\u201d mindset). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your first plan falls through, nbd. Just move onto the next one. \u201cSome\u201d workout is always better than \u201cno\u201d workout. Do the best you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 4: Make it fun. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your workout doesn\u2019t need to be something you dread. If you like hiking, go hiking. If you like swimming, go swimming. Any movement is beneficial and should be encouraged. No one said you have to hate it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 5: Find an accountability partner. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going alone is almost always harder. If you can find a friend or coach to team with, it will make working out consistently easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 6: Embrace \u201caction\u201d not \u201cmotivation.\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have to wait around for motivation to start working out, you might be waiting for quite a while. You\u2019ll become motivated <em>after<\/em> you act.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 7: Don&#8217;t find time, make time. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your schedule won\u2019t magically free itself. Look at your calendar and start prioritizing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing you can do now today: START!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3750164 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mario-kart-start.gif\" alt=\"If you wanna win a race, you need to start it!\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not tomorrow. Not next Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t know what to do, look at the next free spot on your calendar. Then schedule a walk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then schedule it a couple of days later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the following week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOOM! You just started a plan for working out consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As always, if you need any help here, we gotcha.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Here are three ways that Nerd Fitness can help you exercise regularly:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>#1) Our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Online Coaching Program<\/b><\/a><b>: a coaching program for busy people to help them make better food choices, stay accountable, and get healthier, permanently.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I said, this is the ultimate way to build workout accountability. Not only will a NF Coach build your workout, but they\u2019ll check in with you too to make sure you\u2019re able to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No problem, they\u2019ll work with you to create a new plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You can schedule a free call with our team so we can get to know you and see if our coaching program is right for you. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just click on the image below for more details:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/coaching-overview-page\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t<button class=\"cta-button red\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tOur coaching program changes lives. 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rugby Player<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Bruce Emmerling \u00a9 123RF.com, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fourbrickstall\/48716531983\/in\/album-72157710798506202\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firefighter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fourbrickstall\/48716864966\/in\/album-72157710798506202\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog Sitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/clement127\/27443677406\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicycle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/clement127\/28508314994\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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