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Lesson 3 of 4 · Making It a Habit5 min

Building a Movement Habit

A habit is something you do without much thinking. The way to build a movement habit is to start small and keep it regular.

In this lesson

  • Make a small, doable movement plan.
  • Tie movement to something you already do.

Start small

Don't plan to move for an hour every day right away. That's hard to keep up. Start with something easy, like a 10-minute walk three days a week.

When that feels easy, you can add more time or more days.

Attach it to a habit you have

  • After breakfast, take a short walk.

  • During a TV show, stretch or march in place.

  • Before dinner, dance to two songs.

Track it

Mark each day you move on a calendar or phone. Seeing your progress feels good and helps you keep going.

Quick check

Try these to see what you remember. There are no grades — pick an answer to see how you did.

1. What is the best way to start a movement habit?

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