Join Gretchen Rubin for Move 26 in ’26

Move for at least 26 minutes each day in 2026. Walking, stretching, gardening, dancing, cleaning, swimming, strength training—every kind of movement counts.

Each year on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast, Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth invite listeners to build a habit together. This year, the goal is to move a little more, every day.

Want to Get Moving? Start Here

Throughout the year, Gretchen is sharing free mini-challenges, downloads, and collaborations to help make movement part of everyday life. Join the latest challenges below and you’ll receive future Move 26 challenges and ideas as they’re released.

Try the Decluttering Scavenger Hunt

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Gretchen Rubin and Clutterbug teamed up on this clutter-clearing checklist to get you moving—and more organized.

Summer Bingo in the Happier™ App

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Track your Move 26 goal progress by playing bingo. Finish a row, column, or diagonal to win prizes.

Move 26 Habit Tracker

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For every day that you move 26 minutes, check off the box. Don’t break the chain!

Movement Tip of the Month

Hover your cursor over this box to view the tip.

Pair Movement with an Activity You Already Enjoy

Only let yourself watch your favorite show while you're on the treadmill. Only listen to a podcast you love while on a walk. Take phone calls standing up. Pairing works because it doesn't require you to find extra willpower—it borrows momentum from something you want to do anyway.

LEARN ABOUT PAIRING

Explore More Movement Ideas

Browse Gretchen’s favorite movement-related articles for practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and habit-building strategies.

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Want an exercise routine you’ll stick to?

Ask yourself these eleven questions.

The Best Exercise Strategy for Your Four Tendencies Profile

The Four Tendencies framework explains how people, and how to use that insight to build movement habits that actually stick.

The Effort Doesn’t Get Easier, But You Get Stronger

As an eight-year-old, Gretchen’s daughter Eleanor made a remark that is a reassuring reminder for many challenges we face.

Learn More About Move 26

Research consistently links regular physical activity to better sleep, clearer thinking, reduced anxiety, and more energy.

Our 2026 challenge is to move for 26 minutes each day.

Listen While You Move

Going for a walk? Press play on one of these Happier with Gretchen Rubin episodes about movement, habits, and staying motivated.

We discuss the biggest obstacles to moving more this summer with Sarah Fain from the “Happier in Hollywood” podcast, and share practical strategies for getting regular exercise.

This special episode is part of the Move 26 in ‘26 challenge to help all of us find more ways to move every day.

Try This at Home: Identify your biggest obstacle to movement — Figure out what’s getting in the way of moving more, so you can find a solution that works for you.
Deep Dive: Tips for getting regular exercise — we talk about practical strategies for making movement easier: scheduling workouts, lowering the bar, embracing accountability, convenience, and fresh starts.
Take a Hike: Take a loop — Elizabeth and Sarah discuss why taking a short walk around the block can help you think more clearly, get unstuck, and return to your work with fresh ideas.

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Join the Move 26 in ’26 challenge here

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