No More Excuses Not To Exercise!
You’re too busy, too tired. too intimidated by treadmills and
dumbells and guys in muscle tees-yes, you have plenty of reasons
not to exercise. But there are even more reasons to exercise.
Time and time again, exercise has been proven to boost overall
physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Everyone would agree that exercise is a vital component of any
long-term weight-control program. Therefore, establishing an
exercise routine that works for you is important. As humans,
however, we can be very clever in devising reasons and excuses
not to exercise.
Most of us make excuses at one time or another for our
behavior, and the reasons vary widely. In our busy and often
stressful lives, we convince ourselves that there simply isn’t
time to be physically active. If we examine our days more
carefully, however, they are most likely filled with all sorts
of “unplanned time robbers.” Phone calls, requests for
assistance, deadlines, etc. are common time robbers. Before
long, the needs of others begin to far outweigh our own
needs–our need to be physically active.
I don’t have enough time!
First, set a goal that will motivate you, such as fitting into
a pair of new or old jeans. Once you establish that objective,
the next part-finding the time to work out-will quickly follow.
With 1,440 minutes in each day, you should be able to set aside
30 of them to do something good for yourself.
Exercise is boring!
Find something to do that is fun for you. Focus on one
activity, others crave variety in their routines. Exercise is
overwhelming enough. If you set up unrealistic goals for
yourself, you sabotage your efforts for maintaining them.
I can’t seem to make it to the gym!
Things come up, and exercise is just not as large a priority as
the events that we allow ourselves to be distracted by. People
who struggle to fit fitness into their routine change the way
they think about exercise. Focus on exercise as a habit you
build into your life like taking a shower, or brushing your
teeth.
Exercise can be your best ally against weight gain and many
diseases associated with overweight. Exercise increases and
prolongs calorie burning and increases stamina, fitness, and
muscle strength. Physical activity has also been shown to
decrease appetite for many individuals and is directly
associated with long-term weight control. Remind yourself
regularly of the positive benefits you receive from physical
activity.
Here are some tips that will help you start and stick with an
exercise program:
Choose something you like to do. Make sure it suits you
physically, too. For instance, swimming is easier on arthritic
joints.
Get a partner. Exercising with someone else can make it more
fun.
Vary your routine. You may be less likely to get bored or
injured if you change your routine. Walk one day. Bicycle the
next. Consider activities like dancing and racket sports, and
even chores like chopping wood.
Choose a comfortable time of day. Don’t work out too soon after
eating or when it’s too hot or cold outside. Wait until later in
the day if you’re too stiff in the morning.
Don’t get discouraged. It can take weeks or months before you
notice some of the changes from exercise.
Forget “no pain, no gain.” While a little soreness is normal
after you first start exercising, pain isn’t. Stop if you hurt.
Make exercise fun. Read, listen to music or watch TV while
riding a stationary bicycle, for example. Find fun things to do,
like taking a walk through the zoo. Go dancing. Learn how to
play tennis.
The mind can also benefit from exercise. Increases in overall
well-being, mood, self-esteem, and the ability to cope with
anxiety and stress have been found to be true of regular
exercisers. Some people experience improvements in
quality-of-life with regular exercise.
About The Author: Steven Johnson is committed to helping people
maintain healthy and effective lifestyles. For more information
on any other health supplements please visit his website.
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