What kinds of exercises do you like to do? Which ones are quicker and more easy to get on with and how do you motivate yourself to exercise?

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10 response(s)
Bob U.

I use an app to help me regulate my exercises and the type I do. My favorite exercises are leg exercises. My legs are the things that always hurt the most during the day, so feeling them get stronger really helps me stay motivated. What makes me motivated to exercise is the results I see over time. It can seem like a waste at first, but once you see the small gains, it’s amazing.

Lice Q.

Running is my cardio choice, as well as yoga, at home workout videos and Strength training. I’ve started listening to an Aptive 5k training on Audible. The woman coach is super motivating.

Thomas S.

Every day I like to get started with the ‘strech’ exercise, as it Briggs your body in active mood. As I rune 3 times a week, I find this ‘strech’ exercise perfect and acceptable to maintain. Good luck!

Caleb T.

I like doing planks (including side planks) and this thing my teacher calls Superman. They are pretty quick. To motivate yourself try having a reward system. If you do say, ten minutes of exercise everyday for one week have a bowl of ice cream. If you do it for a second week in a row you get another bowl of ice cream (or whatever treat you like that’s not to big) and so on. Just don’t beat yourself up if you don’t manage to do it everyday for a whole week. Start small (maybe four days in a row) and get bigger slowly.

Imke Y.

My favorite exercise is running, I run a lot (40-50 miles a week) but since I have 2 dogs, walking is a must first thing in the morning. It’s hard to stay motivated, so I write down my goal and put it on my bathroom mirror, on my nightstand, on the welcome screen of my phone, etc. So I ALWAYS see it. And after exercising, I always allow myself a little treat, like a square of chocolate or 1-2 gummy bears (I have a sweet tooth!)

Stephanie E.

Nearly every morning I do these 3 excercises: squats, pushups and pullups. It sets my day up nicely. Working your way up. These are simple and easy to do exercises. I start with the squats as it’s the easiest of the three. Then once I am moving pushups or pullups are so much easier to start. I often look at my body in the mirror and celebrate my progress of my fitness and strength. This moment of appreciation helps me to keep reminding that I need to keep doing my exercises and keep increasing the sets and reps to keep improving. After getting this incorporated to your day will make any other excercises easier. Eg martial arts, squash etc.

Zaida Z.

I honestly just like to dance. It doesn’t matter if you’re good or bad at it, just turn on a sweet tune and get your feet moving! Dance to the kitchen, the car, anywhere! It’s super fun, and gives you good exercise!

Philip W.

I like lunges as they are quick and stretch my leg muscles I motivate myself by always thinking that I want a good body and complimenting myself that my body has Improved so I get determined

Diane X.

I like to do some gentle stretching to prepare my body for the day. Since starting Fabulous, I tried taking a walk outside, and to my surprise I really enjoyed it! In the early morning there are not many people outside, and my short walk goes through a small woods, and I can see how the plants and flowers are growing a bit each day. I’ve never been a morning exercise type of person, but I think it’s about finding the right type of exercise that you actually enjoy. I hope you find yours, keep trying!

Creusa B.

I have been doing the 7 mins workouts. I do it as soon as I wake up as otherwise it is easy to get sidetracked by doing something else.

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