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1 5 Lame Excuses That Shouldn't Keep You From Exercising
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2 Favorite excuse for not working out: I JUST DON'T HAVE THE TIME
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3 Excuses for not working out: I GET TOO BORED
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4 Favorite excuse for not working out: Big Gym Bag Dilemma
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5 Top Excuses for Holding onto The Treadmill
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6 What Kind of Workout Avoider Are You?
Have a regular fitness routine? Do you always stick to it? If the answer is no, you've probably made one of these excuses before. Before you convince yourself to ditch your gym bag for another day, here are five common excuses and the reasons why they shouldn't keep you from sweating it out. I'm too tired: No matter how many times people tell you that exercise will help give you an energy Read more
Is there anything we can't learn from the staff of Dunder-Mifflin? By watching their crazy and hilarious antics, we have learned critical lessons about in-office relationships, holiday gifting, party no-nos, and etiquette. And now this team of moderately enthusiastic, averagely achieving employees keep giving and giving; here's a list of work excuses they've used in seasons past (to be used at Read more
There are times when even the most diligent exerciser just does not want to work out. Whether it's yucky weather, sore muscles, or just a bad attitude, there are some days when we'll stop at nothing to avoid a workout. What kind of avoider are you? Take this quiz to find out. You went to bed with big plans for a 6 a.m. outdoor workout. You wake up and a gross, misty rain is falling. You: Read more
Do you use your children as an excuse? There is one perk of being a parent that many moms and dads use to their advantage — the ability to get out of doing things by attributing the reason to their child. Whether it's a playdate, a weekend away or a dinner party the mama or papa doesn't want to attend, when someone uses the kiddie card, it's rarely argued. Source Do You Pull the Read more
A day at the gym wouldn't be a day at the gym without seeing at least one person holding on for dear life while running on the treadmill. I'll never completely understand how (or why) people do it, but eDiets has come up with a list of excuses people use for holding on and how to stop doing it: If you think: "I’ll fall off if I let go!" Then: SLOW DOWN. If you think: "My trainer says it’s Read more
We seem to be turning into a big bag culture. Purse sizes are enormous. And have you seen the over stuffed backpacks on 6 year olds? So when it comes to carrying your work out clothes you are way overburdened. So you just won't carry another bag, so then you just can't work out. Well help is on the way. Lockers - just like gym class in middle school. Most gyms have permanent lockers that Read more
I've heard this one over and over again: When I work out I just get too bored! I can fully understand why working out can get boring, so here are some ways to combat boredom: Take a new and fun class. Gyms are always coming up with new classes all of the time to keep members interested in working out. Try a new practice. If cardio and weight training don't do it for you, try pilates, yoga or Read more
We all have excuses as to why we don't work out. Is yours similar to this? I don't have time to workout. My answer to that is simple; Yes you do. Here's how to fit it in: Friday night is date night. If your date night with your husband is like mine, it is necessary for the life of your marriage. So instead of the usual sappy movie and a large popcorn, try switching to something more active Read more
Even though all the Memorial Day festivities have come to a close, that's no excuse to put your grill away! There's no better way to welcome the warm weather than a special weeknight supper cooked outdoors. Whether you choose to eat al fresco or you just love to hit the grill, here are five easy meals that you can enjoy even when you're short on time! Read more
Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, and even though we know you wear sunscreen in every season (right?), there's no excuse to go without when the sun's shining. Recently, the FDA changed the rules for product makers requiring every brand to include broad-spectrum coverage. So, each sunscreen on our list protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. We've left no body part unturned, so you'll Read more
