How to Avoid Exercise Overwhelm with the Habit Builder
Starting a fitness routine can be overwhelming.
Many people try to go straight from a lifestyle that doesn’t prioritize exercise to “I’m going to work out 60 minutes a day, five days a week!” or “I’m going to train for a marathon that is in four months!”
And in some cases, it works! Some people need hefty goals to motivate themselves.
But for the rest of us, I’ve created The Habit Builder.
How the Habit Builder Works
The idea is to start small and build up.
It looks like this:
Start with four 10-15 minute workouts per week
Increase to four 20-25 minute workouts per week
Finally, progress to four 30-40 minute routines per week
You can start anywhere on this continuum. Repetitions, rounds, and intensity can all be manipulated to fit exactly where you are in your journey. All you need is a mat and two sets of weights to get started!
Starting with bite-sized goals is key for long-term program adherence. You can dip your toes in without feeling overwhelmed or wanting to quit after the first few workouts. Instead, you build up slowly, establishing habits that are doable and feel good!
These workouts are not just time- and habit-friendly; they’re also built to:
Slowly gain muscle in all the right places to support heavier and lengthier workouts
Decrease undue tissue damage and soreness
Learn proper core engagement and breathing technique
Slowly work toward more complicated moves
Prevent injuries from doing too much too soon
At the end of this program, you have done SIX MONTHS worth of exercise…Go You!
