Have you ever noticed how the hardest part of ANY task is just getting started? This is especially true when it comes to starting a consistent health and fitness routine. Whether it’s sticking to a meal plan, going for a run, or doing the mobility stretches you promised yourself you were going to do… The anticipation is almost always worse than the actual DOING. That’s where the “5-minute rule” comes in handy. This rule is simple… Commit to doing whatever task or habit you’re avoiding for just 5 minutes. That’s it. If you don’t want to keep going after 5 minutes, no problem. But odds are… You’ll want to keep going! Why does this work so well? Because movement creates momentum. Tony Robbins says, “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed.” So if you take that first small step — even just for five minutes — you’re setting off a positive chain reaction. If you need some ideas, you can: Commit to a 5-minute walk after lunch Spend 5 minutes planning your next few meals Do a 5-minute stretch or meditation There are no wrong answers! You’re making progress as long as you take that first step. Committed to your success, Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose. Our team of personal fitness trainers serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities. If you found this blog useful, be sure to let us know and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal trainers. All content is designed to improve the way you move, eat, and think so you can achieve your goals and live stronger for today. Check back here each week and LIKE our Fan Page, to stay up to date on the latest tips, strategies and methods to get active, gain energy and get healthy again!
The Method3 Fitness Team