Episode #81: 5 tips to get out of an exercise rut

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In this episode Rhonda shares 5 practical tips to help you get out of an exercise rut - whether you’ve been sick, injured, busy with summer, or simply feeling unmotivated.

This episode is packed with compassionate, doable strategies to remove barriers, reframe your mindset, and rebuild consistency without relying on fleeting motivation. Rhonda shows you how to stack habits, use “temptation bundling” for momentum, and keep workouts short and simple, all while reminding you that life ebbs and flows, and self-compassion is always part of the process.

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🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Spotify Playlists: Strong at Home Throwbacks + other workout mixes
• Follow Sohee Carpenter on Instagram (resource on “temptation bundling”)

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📝 Episode Talking Points:

• Why September often feels like a “reset” season 
• Why motivation is overrated (and what to lean on instead)
• Tip 1: Remove barriers (clothing, equipment, scheduling)
• Tip 2: Use music to get pumped up
• Tip 3: Habit stack workouts with existing routines
• Tip 4: Temptation bundling (pairing exercise with something you enjoy)
• Tip 5: Keep it short + simple (5 minute workouts really do count)
• Encouragement to embrace life’s ebbs + flows with compassion