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Barriers to fitness: Overcoming common challenges
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1. I don't have enough time to exercise
2. I think exercise is boring
3. I'm self-conscious about how I look
4. I'm too tired to exercise after work
5. I'm too lazy to exercise
6. I'm not athletic
7. I've tried to exercise in the past and failed
8. I can't afford health club fees
9. I'm afraid I'll hurt myself if I exercise
10. My family doesn't support my efforts
4. I'm too tired to exercise after work
No energy to exercise? Without exercise, you'll have no energy. It's a cycle. But breaking the cycle with physical activity is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. And over time, exercise can help improve your sleep quality and your energy level.
- Try a morning dose of exercise. Remember the suggestion to get up 30 minutes earlier to exercise? Hop on the treadmill or stationary bicycle while you listen to the radio or watch the morning news. Or step outside for a brisk walk.
- Make lunchtime count. Keep a pair of walking shoes at your desk, and take a brisk walk during your lunch break.
- Be prepared. Make sure you have comfortable shoes and loosefitting clothes for exercising. Take them with you to the mall or when you travel.
