I rely on choosing something that I really enjoy doing to motivate, (ie. energize), myself. The drudgery of exercise equipment or a gymnasium, for me, aren't worth getting out of bed for. The pleasure of fresh snow for boarding or skiing in the winter or a dry sunny day for biking or roller blading, for instance, can get me out of bed without fail. Having a partner to "play" with is very helpful. And, with small reservation, I will add that when all else fails, caffeine can provide me with a kick start to get out and work my lungs. When inclimate weather forces me indoors, I do employ a stationary bike, but I try to time my use with a television program that I would otherwise stare at while sitting sedentarily on the couch. Perhaps the "spoonful of sugar helping the medicine to go down" is the best way I can think to describe my approach.