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Grant Stalley uses an agility ladder in his workout. Photo Credit: Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

“Although most of us know what changes we need to make in our lives to improve our fitness, we tend to have trouble finding motivation,” says Grant Stalley, a junior majoring in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, who loves to stay in shape.  He says these two simple tips will help you get motivated to put one foot in front of the other for optimal physical activity.

• Find a routine. Find a specific time of day that you like to exercise. For example, let’s say you decide you are going to go on a run each day at noon. Once your body gets used to the routine, you will find yourself getting motivated to run at noon. Once 11:30 rolls around, you will start to get ready for that run without even thinking about it.

• Find a partner. We all know the excuses – I have too much work to do, I’m too tired, or I’ll work out tomorrow. Find a partner who wants to take the fitness challenge with you, and you’ll want to stick to your routine so you won’t let them down. And, you’ll encourage each other to get through your workout. Partners who exercise together encourage and push each other…and celebrate together!

Learn more about Grant’s workout routine at OregonLive.com