This week I hit a personal milestone with daily exercise. For 100 consecutive days I did some type of workout.

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Why I Committed to 100 Days of Movement

It all started in May when I noticed I was typically active during the week with my workouts, but on the weekends not so much. I was busy coaching youth soccer or doing things around the house, but it was never purposeful movement.

That’s when I decided I was going to work out for seven days straight.

The first day was Monday, May 26, which is Memorial Day, and in the CrossFit community we do an annual workout called “Murph.” Ever since then, I haven’t stopped working out for 100 consecutive days.

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Defining What Counts as Daily Movement

I considered a workout to be purposeful movement for 30 minutes or longer. That typically meant CrossFit classes during the week, and running or walking on the weekends. Some days I would run for 30–40 minutes in the neighborhood, and other days I would go for walks with a 20-pound weight vest or do walking intervals at various speeds.

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The Challenges of Staying Consistent

Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t as easy as it sounds. After I made it a week, I wanted another week. Then I wanted to make it a month. The goal was to get to 50 consecutive days, which meant working out even while on vacation.

Before the family headed down to the beach, I would go to the parking garage and do a 30-minute workout or run. The toughest part was the travel days to and from the beach. Getting up early to pack the car and then drive 7 hours meant I was doing my workouts at 8 p.m. or later just to get them in.

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What 100 Days of Daily Exercise Taught Me

Once I got to 50 days, I thought about the people who do 75 Hard. If they can do 75 days, then I can do 100.

Sure enough, as I got closer and closer to 100 days, it seemed like there was always something trying to knock me off track—family time, weather, issues at work—you name it. But I kept my eye on the 100 workouts.

Some people will say working out that much is bad for you, but I was mindful of how my body felt and relied on WHOOP recovery metrics. If I had a low recovery score, I wouldn’t do anything intense and would go for a walk. If I was feeling good, I would push hard.

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Supporting Habits That Made the Streak Possible

I also prioritized my sleep and nutrition even more during the 100 days. If you’re staying up late, drinking alcohol, or consuming large amounts of sugar, it’s tough to recover, stay motivated, and remain injury-free.

Consistency and small habits added up: some days it was a tough workout, some days it was just a walk, but every day I did something. And that’s the real secret—success comes from showing up daily, not from going all-in once in a while.

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How You Can Start Your Own 100-Day Movement Challenge

You don’t have to do 100 days to benefit. Start with a week. Then go for two. Build momentum and see how small actions stack up over time. Consistency matters more than intensity.

Maybe for you it’s a daily walk at lunch, or 20 minutes of bodyweight exercises at home, or joining a group fitness class twice a week. What matters is that you create the habit and keep moving.