This chapter explores the factors that contribute to sticking to an exercise routine, including starting small, stepping out of one's comfort zone, and having a workout partner. It also discusses the importance of setting attainable goals, enjoying the activity, and being consistent, while highlighting high intensity interval training and the positive impact of even a few minutes of physical activity.
As parks and gyms fill with people hoping to make 2024 their year of fitness, Ian Sample speaks to Martin Gibala, professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada, about how much exercise we should be doing, the benefits of interval training, and how to make a new regime stick. Help support our independent journalism at
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