{"id":7262,"date":"2019-02-13T01:21:43","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T01:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefabulous.co\/qa\/what-ritual-motivates-you-to-exercise\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T15:06:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:06:39","slug":"what-ritual-motivates-you-to-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefabulous.co\/qa\/what-ritual-motivates-you-to-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"What ritual motivates you to exercise?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Helmtrud F.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Today I started the one that it\u2019s call Don\u2019t break the chain. I made  a calendar with the whole year in it and I checked with an \u201cx\u201d everyday that I do the workout. The idea is never, never, no matter what break the chain.<br \/>\nThe other one is the one with the music and the shoes, but I don\u2019t feel a connection. I\u2019m trying and I know I will find the right for me.<br \/>\nWish you success!<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thefa-test2 thefa-entity-placement\" id=\"thefa-1986487020\"><div id=\"thefa-3738542610\"><style>.thefa-test2 {margin-bottom: 24px;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"banner-content-position light-viol\">\r\n<div class=\"banner-text max400\">Start living your best life<\/div>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/start.thefabulous.co\/onboarding\/fabulous-initial?utm_source=community-qa&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=afterfirstquestionoranswer-purple-achievegoals\" class=\"banner-cta red w-inline-block\">\r\n<div>Try now<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Carl N.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I have several rituals that motivate me to exercise.  The visual reminder of laying my clothes out and the good feeling that I have after exercising.  Plus, a conscious thought about how proud of myself for sticking with it helps me a lot. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Arquimedes Q.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I find that it\u2019s easier to exercise if I plan for it. For example, I pack my bag for work the night before and bring workout clothes (and shower supplies) with me to work so it\u2019s all there and ready to go, or if I\u2019m going after work I change into my workout clothes before I head home so I can stop at the gym on my way home. I\u2019m not a big morning workout person but the times I have done it I find sleeping in my workout clothes helpful. Minimize the number of steps or the amount of thought that goes into it and it\u2019s easier to just do it!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Traudl O.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I put on reggae music and dance around the house often carrying my puppy. Always puts me in the mood to move and exercise. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Jesus P.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">For me you just have to do it, find the time. Set a side a goal. Like for me, no matter what,  I have to meet 10,000 steps everyday. I now walk everyday. Pencil it into your calendar, To Do list and find apps that motivate you <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Clara C.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Putting on my workout clothes and shoes gets me motivated. The faster I get them on after work the greater the likelihood that I will follow through with my plan. Procrastinating on the clothes is dangerous for me!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Salete F.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">When I know it\u2019ll be quick to do &#8211; when it doesn\u2019t take much effort to get started, when I don\u2019t feel like preparing takes too long (and wastes my time), I can make myself hop on the treadmill, on press start on my running app &#8211; then once I start, I\u2019m not quitting, and it\u2019s awesome to finish the workout!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Carl E.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Just knowing that i\u2019m becoming a better version of myself. And i usually don\u2019t doa full on workout because i don\u2019t have time, so i like to stretch or do a couple pushups and sit-ups. Just the small workouts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Hans C.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I think a ritual that can motivate you to do exercise is the stretch ritual. Why? Because it gives fun and challenging stetching poses that you can do by yourself! After you stretch, you&#39;ll want to move more!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Cl Ment T.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I don&#39;t have a ritual but I do have a Netflix show that I only watch when I am on the treadmill- so being able to watch it is a motivator for me. I have done the same for running outside and using that time to listen to a podcast that I enjoy. Also gamifying exercise with programs like Nerd Fitness or an app like Zombie Run is a lot of fun \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Joc Lia E.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">getting to watch an episode of my favorite tv series is my motivation<\/p>\n<p>i actually see exercising on the treadmill or bike while i watch as being secondary<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Remi Z.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I really don&#39;t know. Now I just remind myself that exercises would do good for my body and mind, but I don&#39;t feel like it&#39;s working for me. I was saying like &quot;I&#39;m going to walk, it makes me feel better and I love is so much&quot; before, and it didn&#39;t work good either. I guess the reason of that is it sounds like it has no concrete (or science-based) reason and I&#39;m doubtful about it. Maybe I&#39;d better remind myself that it&#39;s science-based with each ritual&#8230;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Tyler X.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">The thought of falling off a cliff and So I am able to lift my body weight in case of emergency like falling over a ledge and need to pull myself up<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">L Onard E.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Packing my exercise bag the night before and planning exactly at what time I\u2019m going to do it. Then I don\u2019t think about it until I\u2019m already doing it. It becomes automatic. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Josephine F.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Going out &#x2F; seeing my friends.<br \/>\nAttend gatherings &#x2F; going to events.<br \/>\nHaving a concert to go to.<br \/>\nHaving to ace a performance.<br \/>\n\u2014when not doing anything\u2014\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Jan U.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I put on my favorite exercise jacket. It makes me smile as I put it on, and instantly my mood changes before going to work out. If I don\u2019t feel like exercising, I tell myself: \u201cjust put on the jacket and go for a walk. That\u2019s all you HAVE to do.\u201d I almost always run after. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Sandra J.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Tracking my exercises and trying to improve on it the next time. The drive to improve makes it more of a game and it\u2019s shifting my thoughts and emotions about exercising from dread to excitement. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Friedo F.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">First off, I hope your journey is going great! Before going full on workout mode, I usually go with my go to exercise outfit. You could do the same , it might motivate you a bit. This part is kind of an add on, I look at myself in the mirror and just think \u201cWow, I look pretty nice!\u201d. It might seem a bit silly but it really helps if you are struggling with any negative emotions.  Which is something I\u2019m undergoing through so it helps. Then, I listen to my musical playlist. I listen to the Hamilton Playlist mostly cause I\u2019m kind of a drama person and it makes me go in the zone! For you, you could have your personal playlist! Usually, afterwards, I start working out. That\u2019s my ritual, just know don\u2019t strain yourself with hard core exercising. Go slow and do exercises you love , I dance so it\u2019s pretty fun. I hope the rest of your journey is great and I want you to realize no matter what you think, you\u2019re gorgeous and intelligent! Good luck, I believe in you! <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Kasper N.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I think actually the feeling of when I don\u2019t exercise is what motivates me to exercise. Have you tried this? Waking up in the morning, eating a decent breakfast, and then feeling so heavy and sluggish afterward. In that moment, I think about how I could feel so much more light and energetic if I had exercised before breakfast. So I\u2019ve made it my ritual to wake up, drink water, wash my face, exercise, and then eat breakfast only after I\u2019ve gone for a run, because otherwise I know that I won\u2019t feel good!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Mary Z.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I really don&#39;t have a ritual..i only said to myself that i have to do it.. this app is usefull because, in my opinion, helps you feel proud of yourself if you accomplish your tasks (in this case exercise) and makes you to go on.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Don T.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Looking in the mirror. Looking in the mirror and understanding that I really want to feel as beautiful as I look, and understanding that it&#39;s not for the outside it&#39;s for the inside. Telling myself that no matter how I look the inside needs the exercise more than any other part of me.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helmtrud F. Today I started the one that it\u2019s call Don\u2019t break the chain. I made a calendar with the whole year in it and I checked with an \u201cx\u201d everyday that I do the workout. The idea is never, never, no matter what break the chain. 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