Building a Better Exercise Habit

On this episode of The Better Show we explore the benefits and challenges of creating an exercise habit.

Episode 106 of the The Better Show podcast, hosted by March Rogers, Darren Austin, Ian Mikutel, titled "Building a Better Exercise Habit" was published on October 30, 2019 and runs 66 minutes.

October 30, 2019 ·66m · The Better Show

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Summary

On this episode of The Better Show we explore the benefits and challenges of creating an exercise habit.

Episode Description

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