I’ve just posted a new video for the homepage of Maintain Fit that teaches the two best techniques I’ve ever learned for consistent, effective motivation to get out the door and exercise.  The stem from my nine years as a runner.

The first is social obligation, which is best illustrated by a running partner.  When you commit to someone that you’ll meet them for a workout or a run, then you socially obligate yourself to show up and greatly increase your chances of getting out the door.

The next technique is called psychological momentum, and has a lot to do with how to form habits.  This technique takes advantage of a fitness log to make your progress toward specific goals more noticeable and to provide you with momentum (motivation) to stick with it on the low days.

The video runs about six minutes and is the first of several that I plan to produce.  Others will deal with these techniques, but will also highlight the best features on Maintain Fit.

Leave your comments about the homepage video in this post.  You can watch the video here free personal fitness log.