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    How to Create an Exercise Routine... and Stick to It (Ep. 158)

    enMay 08, 2017

    About this Episode

    In this episode, we talk about how to start and stick to an exercise routine. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Mind Mapping C9 Champion Pull Up Bar from Target (here's a similar one on Amazon) The specific things Martin used to DIY his Target pull up bar: 1"x6" galvanized steel nipple + friction tape (you'd probably want to bind the metals with an epoxy for long-term use) Hacking Fitness In College [College Info Geek Podcast GO!] (Ep. 1) Alternatives to pull-ups Collegetopia - Cold Showers: My Strange Addiction Habitica Today app Fitocracy What I Learned From Almost Dying on the Side of the Road NerdFitness NerdFitness - Beginner Body Weight Workout: Lose Weight, Build Muscle ANYWHERE! Fitness Buddy How to Turn Your Life Into a Video Game (Ep. 92) The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg James Clear - Avoid the Second Mistake Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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