Promoting Compliance with Exercise: Strategies for Sticking to Your Workout Routine
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Compliance, or sticking to a regular exercise program, can be a challenge for many people. However, there are several strategies that can help promote compliance with exercise:
Set specific and realistic goals: Setting clear and specific goals, such as running a 5k or losing a certain amount of weight, can help motivate you to stick to your exercise program. Make sure your goals are realistic and attainable, and break them down into smaller, manageable steps.
Create a schedule: Developing a regular exercise schedule and sticking to it can help make exercise a habit. Set aside specific times each day or week for exercise and make it a non-negotiable part of your routine.
Find a workout partner: Having a workout partner can help increase accountability and motivation. You can encourage each other to stick to your exercise program and share tips and strategies for success.
Mix it up: Doing the same exercise routine day after day can become monotonous and lead to burnout. Mixing up your workout routine by trying new exercises, classes, or activities can help keep things interesting and prevent boredom.
Reward yourself: Set up rewards for yourself when you reach certain milestones in your exercise program. This can be something simple like a healthy treat or a new workout outfit.
Use technology: There are many apps, wearables and online tools that can help you track your progress, set reminders, and monitor your activity levels. They can also provide you with inspiration and motivation to keep going.
Find joy in it: Exercise should not be a chore, try to find activities that you enjoy and that make you feel good. When you find activities that you genuinely enjoy, you're more likely to look forward to them and stick to them.
Get professional help: Consult with a personal trainer or a therapist to help you establish a workout routine that works for you, and also to work on any psychological barriers you may have.
It's important to remember that compliance with exercise is a process and it may take time to develop a consistent exercise routine. Be patient with yourself and don't get discouraged if you slip up. The most important thing is to keep trying and to find strategies that work for you.
Dr. Adam Kerr, PT, DPT, CNC.
Kerr Performance Inc.
Instagram: @Kerrperformance1
All of these suggestions make a difference!!
Thx for the reminder of how yo stick with it Adam 💪