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Last week, the Start TODAY team packed up our sneakers and headed south to celebrate the conclusion of our February Balance Challenge in South Carolina.
Hundreds of walkers joined Al Roker in Hilton Head and Stephanie Mansour in Greenville to cross the finish line, sponsored by Discover South Carolina, VisitGreenvilleSC and Hilton Head Health. In true Start TODAY fashion it was a morning full of community support and a genuine love for walking and moving in a way that feels good.
If you need a nudge to find enjoyment in exercise, we have good news. We asked people who have made walking and running a consistent part of their routine — that they actually enjoy — how they did it. Their answer was surprisingly simple.
The No. 1 way to make fitness a habit: Find a tribe and don’t do it alone
From couples with newborn babies, to grandmothers and their grandchildren, to friends and co-workers, there was no shortage of workout buddies who joined us at the finish line. In fact, enlisting a friend or family member as a workout buddy was the number one tip we heard for making fitness an enjoyable habit you can stick with and staying motivated to keep moving.
Rebecca Surett, of Greenville, SC, and her aunt, 70-year-old Debbie Presnell, walk together multiple times a week on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, SC. They also do a 5K a month and are signed up for a 6-miler and half marathon this year.
“My aunt helps me step out my comfort zone. Sometimes I let social anxiety get to me; I call her my security blanket. She’s up for whatever. We just jump in with both feet,” says Surett, adding that they recently saw a local Pilates studio on Instagram and tried a free class together. Her aunt also keeps her accountable:…
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