Posted on September 2, 2008 in Lastest News
Ask people not to eat junk foods, they can’t stop. Ask them to measure their calories, they say it’s difficult. Finally ask them to wake up for exercises and you can be sure of 10 excuses coming your way apart from the rest. So what is it that really keeps people from exercising? The hectic schedules, disrupted priorities or what?
Top 10 Excuses for NOT Exercising
Listed below are some common excuses given by people for not sticking to an exercise regime at all:
- “Don’t Have the Time”: Most adults and even teenagers today give so much importance to other things that they think exercise is not essential. Or even if they may think it is, they do not feel the need to implement it unless severe ailments plaque them. Experts suggest that an exercise regime should be accommodated as any other important work in one’s daily life. It is further recommended that 55 minutes of daily activity or 15-30 minutes of a stringent workout regime can work wonders in keeping the weight off and in preventing other health ailments.
- “Don’t Know How”: The next common excuse that you may have encountered is that people feel they don’t how to exercise or probably start exercising. The key to such notions or inhibitions is to simply get active – walking, jogging, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, swimming, etc.
- “What’s the Big Deal”: There are some who believe that sticking to an exercise regime isn’t a very big deal. So, if you ask them to get into one, they will only tell you it’s easy. However, it is not so. Ask people who’ve put on weight within no time and it has been so difficult for them to shed the pounds inspite of repeated efforts and discipline. Yes, to shed weight and to keep in shape through exercise and activity is a BIG deal say experts. It calls for loads of sacrifice and commitment towards healthier options.
- “Not Fit to Exercise”: Yes, you got it right. The next very common excuse given by people not to exercise is that they say they aren’t fit enough to perform the exercises. Experts suggest that it is never too late to exercise. However, it is imperative to have a complete medical check-up done before getting into rigorous workout sessions.
- “Exercise Enough at Work”: The other misnomer and excuse for some people is that they think that getting exhausted and tired after work means they are getting a good body workout. Experts suggest that people should drop such notions about themselves and about exercises because mental and physical fatigue from work doesn’t equal to exercising.
- “Exercising Can Cause Injuries and Pain”: Most people don’t take to exercising because they assume that exercising can cause them severe injuries, accidents and pain. Experts suggest that people suffering from conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, etc need to get themselves thoroughly examined by a doctor before taking to any rigorous physical activity. Otherwise, exercising can be totally safe and painless if done with proper guidance and routine.
- “Exercising is Costly”: Yes, of course if you’re planning to hit the gym or club. However, exercising at home is also an effective way to keeping in good shape and health. For instance, brisk walking and swimming can do wonders in trimming your body and can rid you off all health ailments.
- “Physically Too Demanding”: The next common excuse given by people for not exercising is that exercises are physically too demanding and can hamper the joints, etc. Experts suggest that here comes the need to realize your body’s needs – exercises should complement the requirements and physical fitness of your body. So do not over train or over stress the muscles to lead to accidents and injuries.
- “Too Late or Old to Start”: Another very common excuse given by adults for not exercising is that they feel their age cannot sustain the physical demands of exercise. This is not true say experts. Infact, experts are of the opinion that exercising can improve flexibility, stability, strength and endurance during adulthood. In addition, various health ailments related to aging such as diabetes, hypertension and osteoporosis can be kept at bay with the help of exercises.
- “Don’t Believe in Exercise”: A great deal of people don’t believe in exercising at all for reasons best known to them. Be it the futility they see in exercising or never having the need to do so; exercising can keep both the lean and fat in good health. Experts claim that exercising your body parts through physical activity or exercises can only be advantageous, provided you perform them well and prevent over exertion and injuries. A saying for muscles goes something like this – either you use it or simply lose it! And you very well know what happens when you lose muscles, you gain fat.
So you got to work your muscles to get the most out of them. Before people tell you that you’re making excuses for not exercising, pull up your sock and get moving!
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