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By BRENDA Movement is more than just a physical act—it’s a reflection of who we are and who we are becoming.
Over the years, my relationship with working out has shifted as my lifestyle evolved.
From being a 9-to-5 worker who rode her bike to work every day, to becoming a traveler navigating life without a gym, I’ve learned what it really takes to create a workout routine that doesn’t just start—but sticks.
In this blog post, I’m sharing 5 tips that helped me move from talking about working out to actually becoming someone who does it consistently.
1. Start with Why: Movement as a Mirror of Becoming
When I started the workout journey in my early 20s, I did it to lose weight.
While that was the main reason, I was not motivated enough to stick to a plan.
I did it when I could (once or twice a week) and only got back to being consistent when someone I’ve not seen for a while, greets me with a, “Hey Brenda, OMG you have gained weight!”
“Oh shoot, that’s not good news. Let the fat-shredding aerobics begin” I would reflectively decide in my mind as I catch up with this person.
Also, What a way to use external validation as motivation to do something that’s supposed to be good for my well being.
Anywayssss, so then COVID happened which got me into cycling.
When I cycled to work, movement was woven naturally into my day.
I didn’t need a gym membership or a fitness tracker—it just happened.
And I saw results both within and physically—I felt good in my body and I never wanted to lose that.
Later, when I started traveling, I could no longer rely on structured classes or a fixed routine.
I had to become my own instructor, creating workouts with what I had, wherever I was.
That’s when it clicked: my movement had to be rooted in my why.
Not in external pressure or because I was punishing myself for the calories I enjoyed, but in the version of myself I was becoming—a happier version of myself.
If you want a routine that feels natural, ask yourself: Who are you becoming, and how does movement support that version of you?
When your workout becomes an act of alignment—not punishment—it’s easier to keep showing up consistently.
2. From Guilt to Grace: Embracing Gaps and Getting Back in
There were stretches when I didn’t work out for monthsssss.
I used to feel guilty about it.
But guilt never got me back into movement—grace did.
Sometimes, I had to literally pep-talk myself into moving, and reminding myself of why it was important for me to move consistently and emphasizing the endorphins that result from a good workout.
I started asking myself why I had stopped and what I needed then, to resume.
Once I embraced where I was without judgment, it became easier to begin again.
Understanding your pause is a HUGE step to creating a routine that lasts.
To reflect: What’s held you back from moving consistently? Time? Burnout? Motivation?
3. Crafting a Workout Routine That Fits You
As a full-time worker, I often felt like I didn’t have time.
But the truth?
I wasn’t making time.
I began experimenting.
Morning workouts gave me a fresh mindset while evening workouts helped me decompress.
Sometimes 10 minutes was enough, other days 30.
I stopped waiting for the “perfect” moment and started showing up in the moments I intentionally set apart to workout.
Instead of squeezing my life around a workout, I designed my workouts to fit my life.
And now, I can’t imagine a lifestyle without working out.
With at least 5 workouts every week as we speak, I have learnt that consistency comes from sustainability.
4. Becoming Your Own Instructor
Traveling pushed me to let go of gym schedules and fitness classes.
I had to learn to move on my own terms.
I turned to bodyweight routines, dancing, cycling, hiking and outdoor walks.
Slowly, I began trusting myself to know what my body needed.
I learned to create my own mix: bodyweight routines, dancing, cycling, hiking, or just a mindful stretch.
That didn’t happen overnight—it took trial, error, and repetition.
Now, I listen to what my body needs.
It has become intuitive, flexible, and far more empowering.
Try this: Create a few go-to mini routines—your “movement toolbox”—that you can do anywhere, with minimal or no equipment.
5. Rituals Over Rules: Making a Workout Routine Stick
One of the biggest shifts? Making movement a ritual, not a rule.
For me, once I have my coffee and I am energized from the caffeine boost, I press play on my favorite playlist, and get my dancing shoes on.
This ritual signals to my body: we’re about to move.
It’s become something I look forward to—not just for fitness, but for clarity, calm, and grounding.
To build your ritual: A playlist, a scent, your favorite leggings, a stretch—whatever grounds you and gets you excited to move, try that and see how it evolves with time.
Final Reflection: Becoming is Ongoing
From my experience, a workout routine that sticks isn’t one you force.
It’s something you grow into.
One that supports your rhythm, your goals, your life.
Whether you’re commuting by bike, flowing through yoga in a small room, or doing quick bodyweight circuits at home, movement is always available to you.
“When I move, I reconnect with the version of myself I’m becoming.”
You don’t need a perfect schedule, fancy equipment, or endless motivation.
You just need to start—then keep choosing to return, again and again.
Let me know in the comments section below which of the 5 tips resonated with you.