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You Will Need

  • List of goals
  • Workout clothes
  • Commitment
  • Workout partner
  • Rewards
  1. Step 1

    Set goals

    Set goals for yourself and write them down. Keep your list in a place where you can review it everyday.

  2. Step 2

    Put out workout clothes

    Keep your workout clothes in plain sight. Hang them where you will see them every day.

  3. Tip

    Lay them out next to your bed or keep them in your car or at work.

  4. Step 3

    Make it routine

    Make your exercise routine a habit. Include it in your daily schedule.

  5. Step 4

    Think of the consequences

    Think of the negative consequences of skipping a workout. Get angry at yourself and get back on track.

  6. Step 5

    Focus on positives

    Focus on the benefits of exercising, such as improving your health or fitting into your skinny jeans.

  7. Step 6

    Work out with a friend

    Work out with a friend or relative and track each other's progress.

  8. Step 7

    Reward yourself

    Reward yourself when you accomplish your goals with a massage, a mini-vacation, or a new outfit.

  9. Fact

    Did you know? A 2009 study showed that men who jogged or otherwise exercised fairly intensely for at least 30 minutes a day had a 50 percent reduction in the risk of dying prematurely from cancer.

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