7) Join a training group or work out to benefit a cause or charity for extra motivation.

6) Cross train.  Of course you have a favorite activity, but balance it out with another activity to stretch and work different muscle groups to prevent injury.  

5) Slow down.  You’ll build endurance, burn more fat, be able to work out longer and be less likely to sustain an injury.

4) Tuck your tail bone under and use your core strength.  If your lower back starts arching and your butt sticks out, zip your belly up and bring your seat underneath you.  This protects and strengthens the back muscles.

3) Rest!  I mean it.  If you have a pulled muscle or injury, as much as possible rest that muscle even if it means taking time off from exercising.  Don’t make me come after you.

2) Do the exercises and workouts you enjoy the most.  If you don’t like running but like step class, don’t run.  Take step class.

1) Breathe.  See Episode 2.  Don’t make me come after you.