[Fergal]

How I tricked myself into exercising regularly

The author of this article, used a simple and effective method to convince himself to exercise regularly. He put a bet on with his brother, if one of them didn't exercise three times in any given week, they paid $20, to the other.

Could you use this method, to help yourself get into and maintain a healthy exercise, or other positive habit?

[kataomoi]

I think I'm so lazy I'd rather lose the $20 every week

But in all seriousness, I think there are actually apps for this. If I remember correctly, StepBet is one of those apps. You set up a personal goal and bet some amount of money. If you hit this goal, you get your bet back and some profit. If you don't hit the goal, you lose that amount. It's a good way to motivate some people to exercise.

[Spontaneo]

How I tricked myself into exercising regularly

The author of this article, used a simple and effective method to convince himself to exercise regularly. He put a bet on with his brother, if one of them didn't exercise three times in any given week, they paid $20, to the other.

Could you use this method, to help yourself get into and maintain a healthy exercise, or other positive habit?

I would most certainly do it! Whar happens if neither of them exercise?

[suny]

If I used this trick, I am sure my brother will get very rich . For last 3 years my exercising is limited to jogging and biking but he is regularly doing weights and push-ups.

[oldbuddy]

I just found an electric 3 wheel mobility scooter with pedal asist that I am picking up tonight. My prediction is I will not be happy going 12 MPH and will be on the pedals most of the time, but I can get a rest anytime I like.

[mrki444]

StepBet is one of those apps. You set up a personal goal and bet some amount of money.

If it could be connected with Strava application, I would suggest it to my brohter.
He is using Strava for his runing and walking goals.