When trying to form habits, do ANYTHING to make the activity fun for your brain. Our brains love to do things that give us a good feeling. It's a natural high that we are rewarded with. Typically exercise habits fall short because people break the habit forming process while they're, well, trying to form the habit. When exercising, keep pushing until you get the good feeling that comes with exercise and remember that rest and diet are VERY important. Listen to music, chew your favorite gum, do anything that you can while exercising that may help you get more enjoyment out of the experience, while not spoiling it. And NEVER reward yourself for your hard work by cheating your routine. That does not fly.