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Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Don't Like to Be Sore
I was listening to my favorite fitness pod cast Dr. Monte's Fitness Rocks when a guest speaker/personal trainer, Charles Staley, said that most folks quit their exercise regimen, especially when they are new to working out, because they don't like being sore. They just didn't like the post workout soreness that can come on as late as 48 hours after the workout.
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Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Can't Keep Up in Class
A lot of us have our favorite excuses for not working out, but if yours is: "I can't keep up in a class," then here are some tips for overcoming that issue:
- Start with a beginner's class and work your way up.
- Remember that everyone has to start somewhere and chances are that everyone in the class started out just like you, not having a clue what to do.
- The teacher is there to help you and in most cases they will not scold you or make you leave the room if you are messing up. Boot camp instructors may be a bit more harsh, but that is just the nature of the class and is not something you should take personally.
- Chances are the instructor will realize you are new and assist you when you need it and go easier on you than those that have been in the class every single day for the past two months. If it eases your worries, get there early and tell the instructor that you're new, but you're going to do your best to keep up.
- There is nothing wrong with taking a breather every once in a while to catch your breath or just so you can get back on track.
- Go with a friend who has also never done the class before, then you can fumble and laugh together.
- Make a buddy at the class, someone who knows the drill.
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I'm Too Tired After Work
We all have our favorite excuses for not working out but if yours is, "I'm just too darn tired after work to go to the gym," then here are some tips for you:
- Go straight to the gym after work. Stops at home or anywhere else (where people are not working out) may lessen your chances of making it to the gym.
- If you workout at home then don't sit down. Whether it's working out with a video or hopping on your at home elliptical, get right to it.
- Change before you leave.
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: My Baby
The transition to becoming a mom can really take a toll on your body, but you can bounce back and become a strong mom. Does your favorite excuse for NOT exercising involve being the parent of small children? Well here are some tips get you up and moving.
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I'll Hurt Myself
You want to start exercising harder, but you're worried about getting hurt, and being out of commission is not something you're willing to do. If you're excuse for not adding some exercise into your life is, "I'll hurt myself," then take a look at these great tips from the Mayo Clinic.
- Take it slow.
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I'm Too Tired
We all have a favorite excuse for not working out. If yours is "I am just too tired," I have something to tell you. Exercise will give you energy.
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Don't Belong to a Gym
I hear it time and time again, "I'd love to workout, but I don't belong to a gym." Guess what? A lot of really healthy and fit people do not have gym memberships and a lot of people with gym memberships aren't so healthy anyway.
Favorite excuse for not working out: I JUST DON'T HAVE THE TIME
We all have excuses as to why we don't work out. Is yours similar to this? I don't have time to workout.
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Don't Have Space
One excuse I hear all the time coming from people who don't workout is that they just "Don't have the space to do it."
I lived in a small apartment in NYC for years and while I feel your pain, there are other ways to get active than just plunking a big ole' treadmill in your house. So here are some options:
- While your apartment (or house) may be small, the great outdoors is not.
Favorite excuse for not working out: Big Gym Bag Dilemma
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?
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