The Science of Habit-Forming: Turning Exercise into a Daily Habit

You can fit exercise into your life by doing it daily. Sticking to the habit at first might be hard, but it will get easier.

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I am not making any New Year Resolutions, but I am trying to be more intentional when it comes to habits. One habit I want to develop is making exercise a daily habit.

I have been pretty sedentary these last few years, so I know I need to start out slowly. To that end I’ve made a schedule for exercising each day. What about you? Do you want to start a daily exercise habit?

Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. Any new habit may have difficult beginnings, but with time, almost anything can become habitual.

Exercising daily is a habit with tremendous benefits, so here are some ideas you can embrace to start exercising every day!

1. Schedule Exercise. The most common reason people say they don’t exercise consistently is a lack of time. Every day, you make time for a number of different activities, including eating, showering, commuting to and from work, watching television, and more.

So, schedule an appointment with yourself to obtain the exercise your body requires to be…