5 mental tricks to make exercise a habit that sticks

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Key takeaways

• One reason so many are unsuccessful with keeping up with workout goals is because the foundation is rooted in negative reinforcement.
• Breaking out of a self-defeating cycle can help you create a long-lasting commitment to fitness.
• Focus on the positives of working out, such as less stress, more energy, or a deeper connection to your workout partner. 

While the top resolution for 2023 was to start an exercise habit, studies show that most people abandon their new year’s goals within a month. It seems that the habit that sticks most is vowing to work out, rather than actually working out.