A reader asks: What’s the best way to create a habit of exercising? I want to exercise regularly but its hard for me to do things daily.
A: You are not alone, especially now, when many of us make New Year’s resolutions to be more active, which we promptly break.
But there are ways to bolster your resolve, said Ryan Rhodes, a professor of behavioral medicine at the University of Victoria in British Columbia who studies exercise intention and compliance.
First, set a realistic goal, Dr. Rhodes said. “People who intend to exercise a lot, such as four or more times a week, are more likely not to meet those intentions,” he said, than people who aim lower.
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