The Better Show
Building a Better Exercise Habit
Episode Summary
On this episode of The Better Show we explore the benefits and challenges of creating an exercise habit.
Episode Notes
Show Notes
- 1:30 — Why March has been thinking a lot about building an exercise habit lately
- 2:52 — Darren asks Ian and March if they exercise grudgingly or just not consistently enough
- 8:54 — March dives into the research of why exercise matters
- 11:20 — The psychological benefits of exercise & how it is similar to fasting or public speaking
- 13:09 — Research into the maintenance of exercise programs
- 14:18 — Disclaimer: Ian's priorities to focus on before exercise
- 16:38 — Ian, Darren and March share their personal experiences with building an exercise habit
- 17:35 — Exercise is a way to physically express yourself
- 21:22 — What March is stumped about around his exercise habits
- 22:35 — Why Darren has never gotten into a consistent exercise routine
- 25:32 — Ian's observation about organized sports, children, and exercise habits
- 28:32 — The exercise puzzle we are all trying to solve together
- 32:29 — Tip 1: You're not lazy, you're just starting from zero
- 33:43 — Tip 2: Don't beat yourself up about your current level of fitness
- 34:45 — Tip 3: Focus on your own progress, not others
- 36:09 — Tip 4: Avoid boredom & make it interesting to you
- 37:30 — Ian's iPod Nano Nike+ Power Song story
- 39:29 — Task bundling, guilty pleasures, and exercise
- 40:13 — Tip 5: Reframe the suck
- 43:20 — Tip 6: Replace willpower with willingness
- 45:22 — Tip 7: Forget all or nothing
- 46:48 — Tip 8: Find your secret sauce
- 47:47 — Tip 9: How can technology help you?
- 51:03 — Experiments that Ian, March & Darren will try & report back on in a future episode
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