Show Some Flex: 9 easy ways to make exercise a daily habit

Combine your workout with activities that are already a part of your everyday routine, such as taking brisk walks with your dog or dancing to pop music while doing a chore like vacuuming or dusting.

Avoid scheduling hour-long gym sessions. Begin with minor goals, such as a 10-minute workout. Ten minutes in the morning, noon, and night can provide similar benefits to 30 minutes all at once.

Define your goals. Having a personal fitness goal as an important motivation will help you stick to a regular workout plan.

Finding a workout buddy might inspire you to leave the house and keep you on track.

Don't force yourself to do exercises you dislike. Look for workouts that fit your personality and ability, and that make you happy and confident.

Set aside time in your schedule to exercise and record it in your calendar.

Try basic exercises while watching television, or set a reminder at work to get up and walk for a few minutes every hour.

Treating yourself to something you enjoy will help you stick to your new workout routine.

Choose to engage in more and more physical activities, like walking, doing work that requires movement, and trying to cover short distances on foot.