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Top 10 Ways to Stick With Your Exercise Plan

By Nicole Galan, RN, About.com

Updated: March 27, 2008

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

1 - Create a plan. Schedule your workout into your routine.

2 - If you plan on joining a gym, go on the way home from work. It may be more difficult to motivate yourself to go once you are home and settled in.

3 - Enlist a friend. Working out with someone can help motivate you to keep going, even if you don’t want to.

4 - Make it fun! Change up your cardio to include some fun activities such as hiking, swimming or biking.

5 - Set realistic goals along the way and give yourself a reward as you reach each one! There is nothing like working towards something and finally accomplishing it.

6 - Recognize the benefits, and remember why you started exercising. Write down the health benefits and refer to it when you feel like slacking.

7 - Keep track of your workouts, including how much weight you’re lifting in a small journal that you can take with you. Periodically looking back to see far how you’ve come will encourage you to keep going.

8 - Vary your routine. Sticking to the same old plan can quickly lead to boredom and becoming stagnant.

9 - Join an adult sports team. Whether you enjoy softball or soccer, playing on a regular basis will keep you moving, and motivate you to stay at the top of your game.

10 - Get the help of a personal trainer. They can help you get the most out of your workout, as well as force you to be accountable to someone.

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