[ohnoesmyscv]

Habits are easier to form if the person somehow derives a sense of enjoyment from it, or if there isnt too large of an obstacle, or if it's subconscious. Even if you live next to a gym, going there means making the effort to change to gym clothes, break from your usual routine and take time off - time that you couldve used watching tv for example.

What would help is if the act of going to gym does not void you of your usual joys. For example, if you were to watch a tv show, watch it at the gym while you're working out. Like hanging out with friends? Bring one to the gym with you.

[joshschreuder]

Good point. I found that changing what I was doing was a massive help. For instance, I don't enjoy running, so I started reading up on Stronglifts / Starting Strength and got into weight training. I log what I do on Fitocracy to track personal bests as I tend to get addicted to quantified life type stuff.

Replace weights with sports (especially group sports where you are accountable to others), cycling, running or whatever you enjoy.