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I hate working out. Obviously, I know it’s important for your health — I do work at Healthline afterall. But it’s just so … blah. I’m always counting down the seconds until I’m done and able to do something, ya know, fun! |
| Maybe I just haven’t found the right workout routine yet. But I’m dying to know how others stay motivated to exercise. Please tell me you have some tips. |
| Before we dive deeper into my anti-fitness journey, here are three stories I picked out for you: |
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Be well,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |
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Written by Morgan Mandriota
October 17, 2026 • 2 min read |
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| How do you motivate yourself to exercise? |
| I’ve spent 10+ years trying to find “fun” exercises in hopes of inspiring consistency.
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| Signing up for different gym memberships, running along beaches, biking, hot yoga, training Brazilian jiu-jitsu — you name it, I’ve done it. But nothing keeps me hooked. I genuinely enjoy going for hikes and walks, and even though I love the views and fresh air, it still feels like a chore like I *need* to be doing it. |
| Should the health benefits of exercising keep me motivated? Probably. Working out does give me energy, boosts my mood, and feels rewarding when I see myself toning up. It can also be a great coping strategy, but it’s really hard for me to stay physically active when I’m stressed or overwhelmed. I feel extra down because I know I’m not doing myself any favors by being inactive! Ugh. |
| I want to hear from you: Which workouts do you enjoy most? And what motivates you to stay consistent, especially when you truly don’t want to do it? Chime in at wellnesswire@healthline.com! |
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| Slide into fitness |
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| Synergee Core Sliders |
| Want to switch up your fitness routine? Don’t have the space (or money) for a big, bulky treadmill or elliptical? Check out these small, challenging, and affordable core sliders. Throw them on your floor then carefully step on up to engage in a low impact workout that might be more effective than traditional sit-ups! |
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Thanks for reading! Tim will be back in your inbox on Friday to share a personal story you may be able to relate to.
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Take care of yourself, and we’ll see
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