The 7:30 standing date.
Why the best workout plan is a friend who is expecting you.
Motivation is unreliable. A friend waiting for you at 7:30 is not. That is the whole secret of the women who seem to exercise effortlessly: they made it a date.
Pick a time and keep it
Same days, same time, same place. After a few weeks it stops being a decision and becomes part of the week, like Tuesday book club or Sunday lunch.
Choose something you both enjoy
Pilates, a spin class, a brisk walk around the lake, tennis. The best exercise is the one you will still be doing next year, and a friend makes almost anything more fun.
Keep a bag by the door
Water bottle filled, mat rolled, shoes inside. The fewer steps between waking up and walking out, the easier it is to go.
Linger afterwards
Coffee after class is not cheating. It is half the reason to go.
