How to Create an Exercise Routine You Love Podcast Episode 19

<p>The secret to exercising without thinking is to create habits. Once you're in a habit, you do it automatically. But creating the habit can be a bit of a challenge. Here are some tips to help you create an exercise habit that you'll love.</p> <h2> </h2> <h2>A few short notes on creating an exercise routine you love</h2> <ul> <li>Habit is the key to “not thinking”.</li> <li>Why? To feel good, not to lose weight. (If you want to lose weight, make changes to how you eat.)</li> <li>Exercise benefits bones, muscles, flexibility, heart and lungs. And mind!</li> </ul> <h2><br /> Questions to ask yourself when thinking about your routine</h2> <ol> <li>How to make it more fun/ doable</li> <li>Exact times (within your routine. E.g. "After finishing washing up the dinner plates, I'll walk around the block.)</li> <li>How realistic are your goals?</li> <li>What obstacles are you going to face?</li> <li>What will you feel after your exercise?</li> <li>What will you feel like if you "fail"? (Remember not to be judgemental.)</li> </ol> <h2>Last thoughts on your exercise routine.</h2> <p>You’re doing it for you!</p> <h2>On line Exercise Recommendations</h2> <p>Thank you to the <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/drorlena" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Fit and Fabulous FB group </a>for these recommendations!</p> <ul> <li>PE with Joe Wicks (on Youtube). Great for families.</li> <li>Sydney Cummings (Youtube)</li> <li>Zumba Strong (Youtube)</li> <li>Down Dog App</li> <li>Yoga With Adrienne (Youtube)</li> <li>Beachbody (a paid service.)</li> </ul> <p>Dr Orlena's Healthy Meal Plan: <a href= "https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meal plan</a>.</p>