Researchers point to a hidden mental barrier: an “all-or-nothing” approach to exercise. People who fail to maintain routines often believe a workout must be long, intense and done exactly as planned. If they cannot complete 45 to 60 minutes, sweat enough or stick to a fixed schedule, they choose to skip it entirely.
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‘All-or-nothing’ attitude may hurt exercise habit: Study
March 5, 2026Researchers point to a hidden mental barrier: an “all-or-nothing” approach to exercise. People who fail to maintain routines often believe a workout must be long, intense and done exactly as planned. If they cannot complete 45 to 60 minutes, sweat enough or stick to a fixed schedule, they choose to skip it entirely.