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Exercising regularly is a major component in leading a healthy lifestyle. To get into the habit of exercising on a regular basis, you may need to set aside time in your schedule to visit the gym or find a type of exercise you can genuinely enjoy. At other times, you may have difficulty becoming addicted to exercising if you feel as if you aren't reaching your goals in terms of fitness or weight loss. By taking a positive approach to exercise and making specific changes to your lifestyle, you can become addicted to exercising and improve your health in the process.

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    Select a type of exercise best aligned with your interests. This practice may help excite and motivate you to exercise on a regular basis.
    • If you enjoy spending time outdoors, choose from exercises you can consistently perform outdoors; such as hiking, backpacking, biking, or trail running.
    • If you enjoy playing sports or watching them on television, sign up to play your favorite sport with a team in your neighborhood or sign up with your local gym.
    • Sign up for a dance class or perform step aerobics if you enjoy dancing and listening to music as a form of exercise.
    • If traditional forms of exercise such as lifting weights or playing a sport doesn't interest you, consider performing alternate activities or hobbies that can qualify as exercise; such as gardening, mowing the lawn, or housework.
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    Recruit a friend or family member to exercise with you. Exercising with another person may help keep you motivated or provide friendly competition.
    • If your friends or family will not exercise with you, join a class or team sponsored by your gym or local recreation center so you can meet others who share your same exercise interests.
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    Set aside time in your day for exercise. This will help you adapt to having exercise as part of your daily routine.
    • Make time for exercise as you would make time to watch specific television shows, business appointments, or dates with your friends and family.
    • If you think your existing schedule is too busy for exercise, consider performing types of exercise that you can do within 15 or 20 minutes; such as cardiovascular activities that include walking or jogging.
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    Exercise at your own pace. Choosing to exercise at your own pace may help you become more comfortable with your routine without any added pressure from peers or trainers.
    • If you feel unusually exhausted or tired, stop exercising so you do not become frustrated with or resentful of your workouts.
    • Separate yourself from environments that make you feel as if you are pressured to exercise at a specific pace. For example, if you are in a classroom environment with people who are in better shape than you, consider joining a class for beginners or exercise by yourself until you are ready to assume a different exercise pace.
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    Set fitness and training goals for yourself. This may help you become addicted to exercise faster if you are focused on meeting a specific goal.
    • Choose a date in the future along with the specific fitness requirements you want to meet. For example, if you currently walk on a treadmill at an incline of 5 degrees, you may want to plan for walking at an incline of 7 degrees in a month's time.
    • Start an exercise journal that keeps track of your exercise routines as they improve over time, as well as your body measurements and weight loss or fitness goals. You may become more addicted to exercise if you see you are making progress on your goals a month of exercising.
    • Consult with a personal trainer or health care provider to determine realistic goals for weight loss and training based on your current weight or fitness level.
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    Keep yourself entertained while you exercise. Forms of entertainment such as music or television may make exercise more enjoyable for you.
    • Make a playlist for your portable music device that features your favorite songs or choose upbeat types of music that will keep you motivated throughout your workout.
    • If you exercise at home, position yourself or exercise in a location that allows you to watch television.
    • If you exercise at a gym, exercise on a treadmill, stationary bicycle, or similar equipment with a television attached and a jack you can plug your headphones into.
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  • Don't take the title literally! Ignore it! Exercise addiction is a real problem. There is such a thing as too much exercise - over exerting yourself is extremely dangerous. Get professional help as soon as possible.

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