Have you ever started a workout only to give up halfway through? You are not alone if you said yes. Many people begin an exercise regimen,But they may give up when they are tired, do not like it, or see too little progress. Below are seven recommendations to inspire you.

Set your goals

Simple goals should be set first, followed by more ambitious ones. Remember to set realistic and achievable goals. If your ambitions are too high, it's easy to get discouraged and give up.

For example, a short-term goal would be to walk for 10 minutes five days a week if you have not exercised in a while. Exercise, no matter how short, has benefits. Walking 30 minutes five days a week can be a good intermediate goal. Running a 5K distance can be a long-term goal.

The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that most healthy adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity each week. Even more benefits will come from more exercise. 

Try to include strength training for each major muscle group at least twice a week in your fitness regimen.

Make it fun

Choose sports or activities that you enjoy and change your schedule to keep it current. If you are not having fun while exercising, try something else. Join a softball or volleyball team. sign up for a ballroom dance course.

Visit a fitness center or martial arts school. If you like to exercise at home, search the Internet for videos of various exercise programs such as yoga, HIIT or kickboxing. Or go for a walk or run in a nearby park. Find out if you have any hidden interests or athletic talents.

Exercise does not have to be monotonous, and if you enjoy it, you are more likely to stick with a fitness program.

Make it a daily habit to engage in physical activity

Put it in writing

Do you want to lose weight? Increase your energy? More sleep? manage persistent illness? Goals should be written down. You may find it easier to stay motivated if you see the benefits of consistent exercise and put your goals down on paper.

It may also be helpful to keep an activity log. Record your activities, duration and post-exercise emotions for each session. You can strive to achieve your goals and remind yourself that you are making progress by tracking your efforts and progress.

Connect with neighbors, friends or other people

You are not the only one who does this. When you exercise or go for walks, invite friends or co-workers to join you. Exercise with a loved one or partner.

Take your kids to a soccer game. Get a bunch of your neighbors together to join fitness classes at the neighborhood gym or work out online via video.

Enjoy

Spend a few minutes enjoying the positive emotions that exercise offers you after each workout. This kind of intrinsic incentive can encourage you to make a long-term commitment to consistent exercise.

Other incentives may also be beneficial. Treat yourself to a new pair of walking shoes or some new music to listen to while exercising when you meet a long term goal.

Be adaptable