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I tell myself that I will do 10 minutes of exercise each day and almost always end up doing at least 30 once I get going. It's mind trickery that works for me. 30 or more minutes seems ominous, but 10 is manageable to fit into my busy day.

- Submitted by LORRILYNNE 4/8/2010 in Exercise | 3 Comments

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it works do that every day then exercise run for 10 minutes the walk for 10 minutes

- Submitted by SEXYMAMA12345 4/8/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Trick Yourself into Exercising When You Don't Feel Like It

Set your goal to just work out for at least 10 minutes - and do it even when you don't feel like it. It's only 10 minutes, right?!? It's not going to kill you!

For me - when exercising I get energized. If I trick myself (even consciously) into JUST getting started - that 10 minutes can easily stretch to an hour or more. On those days that I just can't get with it - at least I get 10 minutes in.

- Submitted by SUMTHINGSPECIAL 4/8/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

10 Minutes at a time

When first starting after living a sedentary lifestyle, setting up a workout regime seems so overwhelming let alone doing it. Start with dedicating 10 minutes to cardio and go from there. If you made it to the 10 minutes and still feel great, go another 10 minutes and so on. If you gave all that you can and are exhausted, then you can stop knowing you fulfilled your goal of 10 minutes of exercise.

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I find this technique really helps me- I get motivated to workout as its "only 10 minutes" but always surpass my goal and exercise much longer.

Its a great way to get started, and once you have built up momentum and know you can do more you can set bigger goals.

- Submitted by AROSEE87 4/8/2010 | 6 Comments | View Secret

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