Building a Better Exercise Habit

Show Notes1:30 — Why March has been thinking a lot about building an exercise habit lately2:52 — Darren asks Ian and March if they exercise grudgingly or just not consistently enough8:54 — March dives into the research of why exercise matters11:20 — The psychological benefits of exercise & how it is similar to fasting or public speaking13:09 — Research into the maintenance of exercise programs14:18 — Disclaimer: Ian's priorities to focus on before exercise 16:38 — Ian, Darren and March share their personal experiences with building an exercise habit17:35 — Exercise is a way to physically express yourself21:22 — What March is stumped about around his exercise habits22:35 — Why Darren has never gotten into a consistent exercise routine25:32 — Ian's observation about organized sports, children, and exercise habits28:32 — The exercise puzzle we are all trying to solve together32:29 — Tip 1: You're not lazy, you're just starting from zero33:43 — Tip 2: Don't beat yourself up about your current level of fitness34:45 — Tip 3: Focus on your own progress, not others36:09 — Tip 4: Avoid boredom & make it interesting to you37:30 — Ian's iPod Nano Nike+  Power Song story39:29 — Task bundling, guilty pleasures, and exercise40:13 — Tip 5: Reframe the suck43:20 — Tip 6: Replace willpower with willingness45:22 — Tip 7: Forget all or nothing46:48 — Tip 8: Find your secret sauce47:47 — Tip 9: How can technology help you?51:03 — Experiments that Ian, March & Darren will try & report back on in a future episodeMentions📰 Article: 100 Ways to Disguise Exercise📱 App: Strava💻 Website: Fitocracy📱 App: Seconds🎵 Playlist: Spotify 180 BPM playlist🪓 Activity: Axe Throwing💪 Activity: Tough Mudder💪 Activity: CrossFit