021 SP How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

547. If you've ever followed every sleep rule in the book and still found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m., this episode is for you. Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at why sleep hygiene—like avoiding screens or caffeine—is a great foundation but won't actually fix a "cavity" li ...  Show more

546. Self-compassion sounds simple—be kind to yourself—but for those of us with a loud inner critic, it can feel surprisingly hard to put into practice. This week, we’ll break down three truths that make self-compassion more doable and less fuzzy. If you’ve ever worried that self ...  Show more

Learn how to get motivated to exercise when you don't feel like working out, and 10 tips to get you in a fitness mood.

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You don't have to be a marathoner or gym rat to get meaningful health benefits from exercise. In fact, that die-hard mentality can actually deter you from getting movement. Here's how to start a fitness routine that you'll actually stick to. Learn more about sponsor message choic ...  Show more

Feeling blocked with it comes to starting an exercise habit? You can actually get the health benefits of exercise with just 22 minutes of exercise a day — and you might be surprised what "counts" as exercise. Kiss your excuses goodbye! (This episode originally aired in December 2 ...  Show more

If you’re short on time, the best exercise is squats! Before you get moving, know why your form is so important and how to make the exercise more challenging over time. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org.