Make That Exercise Routine Stick

If maintaining a workout habit was easy, we’d all be really fit. But there are tricks to making it less difficult...

- Adora Wong

It’s hard starting on an exercise routine, and even harder keeping to it, whether because it’s boring or requires too much commitment. But just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it should be ditched – after all, exercise keeps us healthy and looking good. So what are the best ways to keep us on the treadmill or yoga mat when the going gets tough?

Eye on the prize The first step to sticking to the plan is simply having a goal – whether it’s to look good or improve your overall fitness, having something to work towards is a powerful motivator. “It may be to fit into a wedding dress or overcome a degenerative disease, but one has to have an objective in mind,” says Aldrin Ho, Principal Specialist of Ziklag Fitness. Try making a vision board with your favourite #fitspo pictures and quotes – having visual cues helps you maintain focus and reinforces your intentions.