Move Your Body

There will always be excuses not to workout or get healthier. Some of those might be legitimate concerns, but there are ways to combat them. If you find yourself bored with your current exercise regimen, or you can’t afford a gym membership/exercise equipment for home, or you just cannot find the time to workout, take into consideration these tips. Get ready to break down those fitness barriers!

I don’t have enough time to exercise

• Park farther away – choose to walk a farther distance to work, the grocery store, etc.
• Make it fun – walk your dog, take laps around the mall, ride your bike
• Plan ahead – select exercises that require minimal time

Exercise is boring

• Find a friend to exercise with
• Participate in activities you enjoy – try gardening, dancing, kayaking, weightlifting, etc.
• Mix up what you do to keep yourself interested

I am too tired after work to exercise

• Get up 30 minutes earlier before work; try for 2 days a week and add on as you adjust to the new schedule.
• Exercise during your lunch break. In fact, we’ve written a great post to get you started here! If you do not have access to a gym at that time, grab a friend and go for a brisk walk.
• Better yet – grab a friend who belongs to the same gym and make a date to get to the gym (peer pressure just might keep you motivated to get to the gym when you don’t want to go)

I’ve tried exercising, but failed

• Set reasonable goals, short and long term.
• Reward yourself, especially once you achieve those goals. Buy yourself something, or go out to eat at that restaurant you’ve been wanting to check out!

I can’t afford a gym membership or exercise machines for home

• Try an exercise video – there are a variety of video’s out there including yoga, kickboxing, and pilates. (We just did a review of Jillian Michaels 30 min Shred!).
• Use your own body weight by doing squats, lunges, pushups, dips, and much more.
• Use resistance bands or dumbbells – just as, if not more, effective than machines.