Incorporating Exercise Into Your Daily Routine

Exercise is both great for your physical and mental health. It doesn’t have to be something hard to incorporate into your daily schedule either! It can be simple, something to get you moving throughout the day. To help, we’re going to break it down into three steps! Let’s get moving!

1. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar.

Reminders are helpful especially if you have a busy schedule. Setting a reminder allows you to set aside a specific time on your calendar for exercise. Planning out your workouts is a great way to create a daily routine for yourself.

2. Use weekends to really explore different activities to discover the things you love to do

For example: take a hike with a friend, a bike ride with the family, or a walk in nature. Taking care of yourself can be easy and fun; you don’t need to be a weekend warrior to enjoy the benefits of these activities either!

3. Show up and show out!

The hardest part of working out is showing up for yourself at home or at the gym. For some the gym can be a motivating factor. Seeing others working to achieve their fitness goals can inspire us to continue to show up for ours.

Don’t worry—you don’t have to hit the ground running with a strenuous workout routine. You can start with light weights, cardio-style workouts such as walking, dance workouts or try your hand at beginner’s yoga. Whatever works for you, the important thing is to get moving, Movement is medicine! You’ll likely also start to see a difference in your mindset and body as you continue on your fitness journey. Keep at it!

The importance of exercise cannot be overstated. Physical activity improves overall health, contributes to a positive mood, and even affects how well the brain functions. No matter your fitness level, incorporating exercise into your life regularly can only improve things. The key is finding ways to fit physical activity into your daily routine—and using these three steps may help you do just that.