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Do you exercise regularly? What are your tips and tricks to stay motivated?

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Marked as Best! February 09, 2010 03:31 AM
I was a massive exercise nut at one point - did circuit training, martial arts, swimming etc.....

Well, to stay motivated I did swap and change around my routine every now and then. I would do a different activity like go for a bike ride instead of a swim, that always helped me stay focused.

I trained with a partner for a while, but they didn't have the staying power so I was more motivating them than the other way round ( still worked though hehehe )

I trained at different times of the day and at different places - at home, the uni gym, at the pool etc

I used to see how the exercise was changing the way I looked - body builders do have one trick they can teach anyone - that's how to stand in front of a mirror and really examine the proportions of your body, how much has changed, where can I improve...it does help to stay motivated too :)

so those are my little tips to stay motivated :)
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February 09, 2010 05:57 AM
I exercise at least once a day.. trying to lose the baby fat. :D

I like to track my progress. I check my weight daily, use a soft measuring tape to measure proportions, as the numbers shrink I find myself motivated to keep going. keeping trying. I set small goals each week and do my best to meet them.
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February 09, 2010 07:29 AM
Motivation: Staying alive. After suffering a blood clot in my lungs that came from my left calf, I was told by my doctors that I had to regularly exercise or I would be back in the hospital. And, the next time may be more severe. So, yes, I track my progress and go to the fitness center at least 3 times a week for a one hour vigorous workout. By the way, colesterol and age are not the factors, being a couch potatoe and staying endlessly on the computer at work are.
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February 09, 2010 08:07 AM
I am watching this question for motivation that I can adapt to my own life. Obviously now you can tell my answer is no. I do not exercise like I should.
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February 09, 2010 08:10 AM
LOL. Neither do I.
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February 09, 2010 02:17 PM
I have exercised on and off my whole life. I go through periods where I'm more diligent than others. Right now I'm trying to get in shape for summer so I've been working out at least once a day, some days twice a day. My motivation is summer is coming and with it bathing suits, shorts and smaller tops. LOL
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September 04, 2010 04:49 AM
Yes, I do exercise regularly. The following tips always keep me motivated to exercise:

• Imagine myself getting slimmer and stronger within a few weeks.
• Keeping track of my progress.
• Having a workout partner
• Finding and consistently using a good personal trainer.
• Read motivational fitness stories

Besides the above tips, I have found here additional ones at the site below.
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http://www.infohealthfitness.com/motivation-to-exercise.html
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