Guide to loving exercise

Measure your progress
“People convince themselves they’re not 
making any progress, but they’ve got no point 
of reference,” says Thompson. Notice your 
progress. That needn’t be running for longer, 
building muscle or losing weight; it could be 
having more energy or improved sleep.
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The beginner’s guide to loving exercise
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Enlist a friend (or two)
If there are two of you, you’re more likely to 
go. Having a friend you don’t want to let down 
keeps you coming.
Use music
Whatever you’re trying, put some music on. 
It helps to make movement fun.
Try dance
Dance is absorbing and joyful: it can feel less 
like a workout and more like a good time.
Hit the park
There is a range of exercise classes in London 
parks, and the famous Parkrun gets people 
across the UK and beyond running every 
Saturday morning: and they’re free. Or use an 
app to find fitness trails and outdoor equipment 
near you.
Go for a wander
The best, easiest way to start is just to open 
the front door, go out and walk. “You don’t need 
special kit, you can do it anywhere, and it’s so 
good for your mental health,” says Thompson. 
A ten-minute walk massively changes your 
health outcomes.
Rest!
“Your training is only as effective as your 
recovery,” says Thompson. “Make sure you’re 
having rest days where you allow your body 
to reboot.” 
© Guardian News and Media 2022 
First published in The Guardian, 07/06/2022
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