As a personal trainer I hear all sorts of 'reasons' why people don't do enough activity. "I'm too busy"; "I'm not the sporty type"; "I have a medical condition"; and my favourite of all "I'm too tired to exercise".
Exercise can help reduce tiredness. By getting moving and getting oxygen circulating round the body you actually have more energy and feel less tired. It's also a great way to combat stress by reducing stress hormones and increasing levels of feel good chemicals such as serotonin.
Many medical conditions can be improved with regular exercise, not least, back pain and joint problems, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart conditions, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, asthma, parkinsons, multiple sclerosis and depression. The important thing is to seek expert advice on the right exercise to do for your condition.
Being too busy to exercise is a common problem, but as Edward Stanley said, It's really a case of finding a way of giving exercise a greater importance in your life. Set goals based on what's important to you.
Many people have been put off exercise simply because they've followed the wrong approach in the past. I believe that for everyone, there is some form of exercise that they will enjoy, you just have to keeping trying different things.
Next time you start thinking of a reason not to exercise, ask yourself "Is it an obstacle or an excuse?" If it's an obstacle, find a way round it. This may involve enlisting the help of a trainer or coach. If it's an excuse either turn it into an obstacle, or re-look at your goals and find a better reason for being more active.
Karen Dawkins, Personal Trainer, Winchester
Personal Fitness and Weight Loss Programmes - Aging is not the enemy – it’s inactivity.
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