Does it seem like every year you seem to put on a bit more
weight?
Has the gasping for breath at the top of a flight of stairs
made you think about trying to improve your fitness level,
or lack of?
You know you should make time to exercise and you probably
want to. You may have even joined a health club before
today, but didn't stay long!
It's tough in this modern world of careers, kids and
wanting the latest toy!
Most of us are time poor. But, what will the repercussions
be later in life, if we don't set aside 20 minutes a day to
exercise?
We all know that exercise conditions our body. Our mood
improves, it helps prevent osteoporosis and heart disease,
it keeps our weight down, it strengthens our heart and
lungs, it helps us to sleep better, improves our sex life
and it can be fun.
So with all these amazing benefits, why do most of us
procrastinate about exercise?
Well, the reason is, the mind has an amazing ability to
create a list of excuses about why we shouldn't exercise.
You may have found yourself using these excuses at one time
or another:
It's too early in the morning!
Getting your exercise done in the morning (before the day
starts) is a great idea. However it is very tempting to hit
the snooze button. Just think how guilty you will feel all
day, knowing you didn't get your exercise done.
It's too cold or it's too hot!
If it's cold, dress warmer or exercise inside. It won't
take long to warm up once you start exercising. If it's
hot, exercise in the early morning or later in the
afternoon. Gyms and fitness centers are all air-conditioned
so this is no excuse.
I'm too tired!
Even more reason to exercise. Exercise energizes you and
you'll feel fantastic when you're done.
My knees hurt, my muscles are stiff!
Keep going! Reduce the intensity and change the type of
exercise. If your knees hurt ride a bike or go for a swim.
I don't have the right shoes or the clothes!
Training shoes and clothing can be bought fairly
inexpensively nowadays. eBay is a great place to buy
inexpensive trainers and have them delivered to your door!
I'm too fat and I will look stupid!
Regular exercise, with the right diet, will strip all that
excess weight in no time. The trick is to start and keep
consistent. It looks better seeing an overweight person out
walking, rather than in a MacDonald's!
I want to sit down and relax for 5 minutes!
The problem with sitting down is the 5 minutes turns into
10 minutes, which turns into 30 minutes. Exercise first and
then sit down afterwards. You'll find that after exercising
you'll be energized and won't feel like sitting down.
I've just eaten!
There is no better time to go for a walk than after a meal.
Keep the intensity lower and think of those calories
burning.
I can't leave the kids alone at home!
Take them with you and make a game of it, or swap baby
sitting with a friend. Most modern gyms offer child care
services.
My spouse won't come with me and I don't want to go on my
own!
A long walk on your own is a great time to reflect and
think. Keep at it and your spouse will be motivated to join
you.
There is a good show on TV!
TiVo is a wonderful invention, so having to watch a good
show on TV is no excuse. Record the show, get your exercise
done and watch the show afterwards, commercial free.
I'm on vacation!
There is no better time to start exercising and get into
the habit of exercising, than when you are on vacation. Use
your free time being active and you will return home
feeling even more relaxed and vibrant.
At some stage we will all have our excuses as to why we
don't exercise today or tomorrow. The truth is, most of the
excuses are trivial compared to the massive benefits of
exercise.
A stronger heart and lungs, the help in preventing
osteoporosis and heart disease, the weight reduction,
better sleep and a better sex life are major benefits of
exercise that are too important to ignore.
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