110 Days. As of writing this, I'm on day one hundred and ten of moving every day. I didn't start this streak for any lofty goal—I started it because I was stuck. Traveling, working, and juggling the everyday "have to's" of life had turned me into the captain of excuses. If my workout conditions weren't perfect, I'd skip it, and when things finally did line up, I'd find myself lacking the motivation. It became a discouraging cycle, and the only way I saw out of it was to stop relying on motivation and remove my excuses entirely. So, I set a goal: to do something every day for 31 days.

I had two rules for myself:

1. Work out every single day, no exceptions.
2. Each "workout" had to be something that pushed me, something I didn't exactly want to do. It's hard to articulate, but I'd know in my gut if the workout was enough for the day or if I was going easy on myself.

Now, I'm over one hundred days in and don't see myself stopping anytime soon.

The Power of a Daily Movement Practice

Committing to daily movement does something powerful to your mindset. By making it a non-negotiable part of your day, the question shifts from if you'll work out to when. I no longer leave room for excuses. I don't overthink it—I just do something every single day. 

This daily practice builds momentum, pushing past a lack of motivation, busy schedules, or even feeling off.

When you move every day, you create a rhythm that becomes part of who you are. It's no longer an obligation or something you have to psych yourself up for. It's simply part of life, like brushing your teeth or making coffee in the morning.

My Rules Don’t Have to Be Yours

My rules were simple: do something every day and ensure it challenges me. But your rules might be different. Maybe you're struggling with consistency, or there's one exercise you know you need but avoid. Build your habits around whatever it is you're facing right now. The idea isn't to set yourself up with impossible rules but to create a structure that works for you and your life.

Not Every Day Needs to Be Hard

People sometimes hear "work out every day" and think it means going full-throttle, 24/7. That's not the case. Some days are hard; others are light. I've had days where my workout was 100 push-ups or less. The goal is simply to keep moving. Rest days are still important, especially if you're training intensely. By showing up consistently, you give yourself the chance to catch more good days, the ones where your energy clicks and the workout feels amazing.

MOVE 100: A Challenge to Keep You Moving

If you're looking for a structured way to incorporate daily movement, consider joining the MOVE 100 challenge by HWPO Training. This free 100-day program is designed to help you finish the year strong by committing to daily workouts. The challenge runs through December 31, and there is still time to start. By participating, you build a consistent habit and stand a chance to win prizes like HWPO Training tees, while on earth™ move trainers, and annual memberships. 

The workouts are adaptable and scalable, requiring minimal equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, and occasionally erg machines or a box. The program also offers bonus recipes and healthy habit tips delivered through the HWPO Training app, making it a comprehensive approach to daily movement. 

Adapting as You Go

I plan on continuing this daily movement streak, but my approach is evolving. Now that I've built the habit, I'm looking toward more specific training goals, and my "daily movement" might not count things like a leisurely hike as a full workout. It's essential to allow your goals to shift over time. The rules you set initially don't have to be the ones you follow forever. Adjust based on where you are and what you need to keep progressing.

Keep Moving

The biggest lesson from this journey? Just keep moving. The progress, the confidence, and the motivation all come from that one act of showing up. When you commit to moving every day, you create a momentum that drives you forward, even when the initial excitement fades. You'll discover that some of your best days come from the simple choice to do something.

So, whether you're starting with a small goal or diving into something big like MOVE 100, build the habit of consistency. Find your version of daily movement, commit to it, and see where it takes you.