Did they get you too?
It’s what the health and fitness industry wants…
For you to think exercising consistently is going to the gym 5 days a week, doing 1-hour workouts and pounding the pavements on long runs. And, if you just try hard enough, you can do it!
But the thing is…
No one starts there — and we can only “push” ourselves so much before we run out of motivation and give up.
“That girl”, hasn’t always exercised consistently. She was like you.
Putting it off until tomorrow because of work, feeling tired and lack of time.
Thinking to herself, “I’ll start on Monday — I’ll exercise 5 times next week.” Then when she didn’t? Like you, she’d feel guilty and frustrated — and think, “I just can’t do it”.
Feeling like you’re the only one struggling to do what you say you will, and wishing you could be happier and healthier, is why I started 1:1 Health & Wellbeing Coaching, this blog and a free weekly newsletter.
So you know it’s not just you feeling overwhelmed, unhappy with yourself and stuck. AND because we need a new way of thinking about eating healthier, exercising more and improving our mindset.
A new way of achieving our mental, emotional and physical health goals — one based on how our minds and bodies are naturally built and designed — not how we wish they were!
Advice, tools and tips that *actually* work — because they’ve been researched, tested and proven.
With that said, in this week’s post, you’ll learn the #1 way to start doing anything more consistently. Plus:
- The simple science-backed workout (it’s not what you think!) that helps you exercise more consistently.
- How this one workout helps you feel in control again.
- 9 mental and physical health benefits of this one exercise — including a boost in your mood, energy and motivation.
- 8 ways to build this easy workout into your daily and weekly routine.
- How I can help you create healthy eating, exercise and mindset habits that last a lifetime.
The Science-Backed Workout That Helps You Start Exercising Consistently
Want to know the best way to start exercising more consistently?
It’s something you already enjoy — WALKING!
And yes, walking is a real workout — especially if you do it consistently.
In fact, do you know, if you walk 30 minutes every day, you’ll burn 30,000 calories a year? Which is the equivalent of running ten marathons!
Walking really is an underrated, yet incredibly beneficial and easy way to start exercising more consistently.
To prove it, here’s 9 science-backed mental and physical health benefits:
- Clears your head and improves your thinking.
- Boosts your mood, energy and motivation.
- Reduces stress, anxiety and feelings of loneliness.
- Helps you sleep better so you don’t always feel so tired.
- Improves your digestion and immune system.
- Helps you better manage your weight.
- Tones and strengthens your legs.
- Reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Improves social wellbeing when shared with others.
It also helps you feel more in control again.
Think about it…
You can make walking work for YOU — no matter your fitness level, weight, age, budget, where you live and work, or how much time you have.
It can be done anywhere and any time that suits you. It’s free, on your doorstep and you set the schedule and pace!
You can choose to do it with others or on your own. And no matter how tired or unmotivated you feel, it’s the easiest type of exercise to convince yourself to do!
Plus, with an annual gym membership, personal trainer or exercise classes costing anywhere from £600 to £2,200 a year (on average), walking is a great way to create an exercise habit and ensure you’ll get the most from a membership before you sign up!
It also means you’ll have money to invest in 1:1 Health Coaching with someone like me 😉 — and learn how to create healthy eating, exercise and mindset habits that’ll help you look and feel better for good (or your money back!).
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The #1 Way To Start Doing Anything More Consistently
Now you know walking is the best workout to help you start exercising more consistently, let’s dig into the how.
To start doing anything more consistently and build it into your daily and weekly routine, you must make it a habit first.
The best way to create a habit of any kind is to choose something simple — like walking(!) — I do it 5-6 days a week.
You want your initial goal to be SO easy you might be embarrassed to tell someone about it…
For example, your initial goal could be walking 5 minutes every day Monday to Saturday.
Of course, if you feel like it, you can do more than 5 minutes. But your minimum goal every day is 5 minutes — any more is extra credit.
Once you’re doing 5 minutes regularly without effort, that’s when you build on it. That’s when you up your goal to 10 minutes, then 20 and so on.
Setting small and simple goals works for anything. Whether you want to start eating breakfast, journaling every day or reading more.
8 Ways To Build Walking Into Your Routine
Now you know how to start exercising more consistently, here’s 8 ways to fit walking into your daily and weekly routine:
- Go on a 10 to 30-minute walk every morning. It’s a great way to wake up. Plus, no matter what else happens in your day, you’ll be happy knowing you got your exercise in.
- Take your lunch break outside and go for a leisurely 5 to 15-minute stroll.
- Find the adventurer in you and explore some new walks at the weekend – your dog will love you for it! Why not take a picnic and make a day of it?
- Organise a weekly walking date and coffee with a friend or family member.
- When you’re on holiday somewhere new, take time to explore on foot.
- Have a “walk & talk” meeting with your colleagues — either in person or over the phone when working from home.
- Replace 15 to 30 minutes of the time you currently spend watching TV or on social media each day with a walk.
- If it’s safe to do so where you’re walking, combine it with listening to podcasts or audiobooks.
I’ve shared these tips because I know you often have to work late or can’t find time to exercise every week. So I hope they help you think about where you could squeeze some exercise into your routine — because remember, something is always better than nothing — and adds up over time!
WILL YOU TRY IT?
To benefit from reading self-help articles you need to take action — it’s the difference maker no one talks about! So, will you start building exercise into your daily routine today by setting yourself a simple and small goal?
I promise, in a week or two, you’ll be so glad you did.
IT’S NOT JUST YOU
Are you fed up of feeling overwhelmed by everything you could do to be happier and healthier? Are you fed up of quitting on yourself? Or, maybe you’re fed up because you know what you need to do but not how to do it?
If so, will you register your interest in my Look & Feel Better 12 Week Transformational Experience?
It’ll help you exercise more consistently, eat healthier and feel better mentally, emotionally and physically — for good.
When you register your interest, I’ll be in touch straight away to ask you what you’re struggling with. Then I’ll share everything you need to know about this unique experience so you can decide if it’s right for you.
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“I would highly recommend this programme. Becky is extremely passionate in motivating, guiding and supporting others. Becky helps you to think, feel and learn what you need; to become the happiest, healthiest and most successful in what you want to achieve.”
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Enjoy! And thanks for being here.
Speak again soon.
Becky x