Chapter 1
The step-count revolution
Chapter 2
The muscle protector
Chapter 3
The ultimate regenerator
Chapter 4
The real-food foundation
Chapter 5
The fluid balance
Chapter 6
The willpower workaround
YOUR GOAL
Master of Six evidence-based habits that beat the fads
Ch 6 · The willpower workaround
coach The Willpower Workaround
Skip the willpower test and just design your room to choose for you
coach The brain processes habit loops of cue, routine, and reward in the basal ganglia to secure lasting fitness success.
coach Existing neural pathways make habit stacking a highly effective tool for physical fitness.
Fun Fact
Habit timeline: Research shows it takes an average of 66 days to form a new automatic habit, not just 21 days.
Quiz
What are the three distinct components of a habit loop as defined by behavioral psychologists?
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Which region of the brain is primarily responsible for storing and executing automatic habits?
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What is the behavioral psychology term for anchoring a new habit to an already established daily routine?
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What is the primary psychological barrier that the 2-minute rule helps individuals overcome?
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What is the core concept behind the '2-minute rule' in behavioral change and habit formation?
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Which of the following is an example of reducing friction to make a healthy habit easier to perform?