Mondays are the perfect time to reset and commit to fitness. Research from the University of Pennsylvania (2022) shows that people are more motivated to begin healthy habits at the start of the week, a phenomenon called the “fresh start effect.”
A YMCA survey in the U.S. found that 60% of members who set Monday goals stuck with their workouts longer than those who started midweek.
Jake, a 32-year-old accountant in Boston, began a Monday morning workout habit and reported higher consistency over six months.
Tips:
- Plan workouts in advance and schedule them like meetings.
- Start small—10 to 15 minutes daily—then build up.
- Track progress with a fitness app.
Sources:
- Health Psychology Review (2021). “Self-Care Strategies and Mental Health Outcomes.”
- University of Michigan (2019). “Nature and Mental Health Study.”
