Not everyone loves breaking a sweat, but its too good for your health to skip.

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So you hate working out, well, youre not alone.

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A recent study of 2,000 Americans who frequently exercise found that50 percent dont enjoy breaking a sweat.

Whats more, new research shows thatregular exercise saves four million lives each yearand can help you live longer.

So even if you hate it, its worth figuring out a way to learn to love getting moving.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

Heres how to find joy in exercising if it doesnt naturally spark such sensations.

Ive been lying to myself for years, fitness trainerKatie Austinsays.

Tell yourself youre only going to move your body for five to 10 minutes.

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Either way, when the timer goes off, youll feel better for just giving it a go.

A lot of the time, people hate their workouts because they dont really know what theyre doing.

A plan is key, Austin says.

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