There are some many articles and books on exercise that it is easy to get confused on the best one for you. But there is one thing that you should remember. Exercise does not have to be a complicated routine. You should just try to move a little each day. Find out what you like to do the best and incorporate into your day. You don’t need to do fancy workouts or join a gym. This article will give you 7 easy exercise tips to get you started.

1) Set a goal. It is recommended that you do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day on the average of five days a week. Set a goal to achieve that 30 minutes. If you cannot do 30 minutes all at once, try to do it in ten minute intervals throughout the day. As your activity level increases the amount of time that you can spend exercising will increase also. Be patient because it may take a little time to get there.

2) Find out what type of exercises you like to do. If you like to dance, get some exercise tapes or DVDs that incorporate dance into an exercise routine. If you like to walk, get a treadmill so that you can walk all year round. There are plenty of exercise routines out there to fit any personality. Find the one that is right for you so that you will enjoy and look forward to your exercise time.

3) Drink water before and after you exercise. This is very important to keep your body hydrated and to get the most benefit from your exercise routine.

4) Schedule time into your day for exercise. Make it a priority. If you feel that you are too busy, try getting out of bed 30 minutes early each morning. Getting started is the hardest part, but you may find that you look forward to that special time in the mornings.

5) Challenge yourself. Try to do just one more minute of exercise or just one more set or exercises each day. Increase the intensity of your workout for better results.

6) If you have trouble sticking to a plan, get a friend to join you. A good exercise buddy will help keep you accountable and not let you slack off. It is also more fun to exercise with someone else than to do it alone.

7) Reward yourself for a job well done. You may buy yourself a new outfit or get a massage each week. Positive reinforcement is the key to motivation. If you set an exercise goal each week with a reward for meeting the goal, you are more likely to stick to the program to get your reward.

Starting an exercise program is not easy. But getting started is the hardest step. Once you see how great it will make you feel, you may become addicted to exercise!