6 simple steps to build an exercise habit

Motivation for exercise can come in many different forms. Here’s advice from experts on how to make 2023 the year you get moving.

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January 2, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST
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The new year is here and so are resolutions to exercise more. Google searches for gyms typically spike in January, and gym membership also increases.

While many people will start an exercise routine this week, the hard part will be sustaining it. Creating a lasting exercise habit takes time, experts say.

Simple changes for better health

Health goals succeed when they are fast, convenient and easy, researchers say, and here are some simple changes you can make in the new year. And sign up for our newsletter to get these and other tips directly in your inbox.

For better health this year, keep it simple, because when we eliminate or reduce struggle, we are far more likely to succeed.

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We procrastinate because our brains think the task will get easier later.

You don’t need to count calories if you focus on improving the quality of the carbohydrates you eat, studies show.

Motivation for exercise can come in many different forms. Here are six simple steps to get moving.