No More Workout Excuses!

There are numerous of excuses people come up with to avoid working out. Are you one of those people who always say there's not enough hours in the day? Did you get 30 minutes to watch TV? If you answered yes, then what's your excuse?

In 30 minutes you could have done some serious walking outdoors.
In 30 minutes you could have completed an in-home walking program.
In 30 minutes you could have ran outside or use your treadmill.
In 30 minutes you could have worked your upper body.

But you didn't because there's always tomorrow. Yep, I've heard that excuse too.

Take your health seriously; you only have one life to make it right.

Can you relate to these excuses?

1. I don't have the proper equipment
Use your local community center if you're on a tight budget as they often have inexpensive or free classes. Many have drop-ins where you only pay a small fee. Swimming is a great overall body workout. Otherwise there are fitness centers with a variety of memberships.

You can also purchase a variety of DVDs to suit your workout needs. Pilate, yoga, kickboxing, in-home walking program, cardio workouts etc.

2. I don't see any results
Results don't happen overnight. Being inconsistent will slow down your results tremedously. Although you don't see the benefits feeling the benefits are just as important.

3. I have no support
No one said support has to come from your family. How about a friend, a neighbour, someone at the gym?

4. I'm too embarrassed. I can't do it
I can't is not an option. You can and you will. There are other forms of exercise beside aerobics. For example try cycling, swimming, dancing or rollerblading.

5. I have my period or I have menstrual cramps
Granted some menstrual cramping can be quite painful, but the more healthy you are, the less symptoms you will exhibit when you have your period. It's still not a good enough excuse.

I find working out in the morning best for me. It clears my head, it energizes me and it just refreshing, plus it's done and I don't have to think about it the rest of the day.

The important thing is find something you enjoy doing and you can mix it up to add variety. No one wants to be forced to run when they don't like running. Remember high school? For me I loved to run so it was easy and enjoyable. What wasn't enjoyable was square dancing.

Track your progress. Take your own measurements and weight. For example, write down how many situps you can do in one minute. Do this daily and you will see your progress.

Finally watch what you eat; eat in moderation and savour your food. Don't forget to hydrate yourself with water whether you're working out or not.