Most people struggle with turning exercise into a habit, not with knowing what to do.Many believe this comes down to desire. If they wanted it bad enough, they’d stick with it. So they rely on emotion as motivation.This emotion-based motivation often fails to create an enduring habit.

Most people struggle with turning exercise into a habit, not with knowing what to do. Many believe this comes down to desire. If they wanted it bad enough, they’d stick with it. So they rely on emotion as motivation. This emotion-based motivation often fails to create an enduring habit.

Why Wanting to Exercise Badly Enough Never Works (And What to Do Instead)

I got diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in my early 20s, became obsessed with understanding health — not just to fix myself, but to figure out what makes a body last. I explore everything from lifting weights and eating better to habits, psychology, and systems thinking in “How to Live 100 Years” —all through the lens of a curious generalist. No fluff. Just ideas to help you think differently about health and actually do the things that matter.

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Why Wanting to Exercise Badly Enough Never Works (And What to Do Instead)

Why Wanting to Exercise Badly Enough Never Works (And What to Do Instead)