CS377t Starfishing exercise (nishant jacob)
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The document outlines different strategies, or "starfishing" techniques, for making it to the gym regularly. Some techniques include setting reminders on a calendar, coordinating with a roommate or gym buddy, packing items the night before, and biking directly from other activities like class or studying to eliminate excuses for skipping a workout. The overall goal of the various approaches is to make it as simple as possible to fit exercise into one's routine by planning and preparing ahead of time.
CS377t Starfishing exercise (nishant jacob)
- 1. Starfishing CS 377T (Behavior Design for Better Health) Nishant Jacob
- 2. 1. Set reminder to go to the gym (gcal - 7.30pm) 2. Receive email alert 10 min before 3. Change into gym clothers 4. Pack + Grab gym bag from room 5. Bike to gym from dorm Lock bike at the Gym
- 3. 1. Change into gym clothes before afternoon class 3. Pack gym bag 3. Take gym bag to class 4. Bike straight to the gym right after class Lock bike at the Gym
- 4. 1. Get a text from my gym buddy saying lets go to the gym 2. Change into gym clothes 3. Pack + Grab gym bag 4. Bike to meet friend enroute 5. Bike to gym Lock bike at the Gym
- 5. Lock bike at the Gym 1. Co-ordinate with roommate the night before - agree on gym time 2. Get reminded by roommate in person that it's gym time 3. Change into gym clothes 4. Pack + Grab gym bag 5. Bike to the gym
- 6. Lock bike at the Gym 1. Pack gym bag the night before 2. Lay out gym clothes the night before on desk 3. Set alarm to wake up - label the alarm "gym time" 4. Wake up + change + grab bag 5. Bike to the gym
- 7. Lock bike at the Gym 1. Pack gym bag 2. Change into gym clothes 3. Head to the library to study 4. Bike straight from the library to the gym