8 Fitness Excuses And How To Conquer Them

It’s time to get motivated.

Some people have trouble getting  in shape simply because they’re too good at making excuses to flake out workouts and ignore diet plans.

We’ve heard all the excuses for skipping workout sessions, from “I don’t have enough time.” to “I don’t have gym membership.”—and even probably used a few ourselves. 

To prevent yourself from falling into the trap of your distressing list of “fitness excuses”, we’ve decided to list of them—the lame, the inevitable, and the understandable—and suggest ways to overcome any fitness excuse you have in mind.

Stop justifying your laziness and it’s time to get motivated.

 

Excuse #1: ‘I don’t have enough time’

This excuse has to be one of the most frequently used evasive maneuver. But come on, we all know that this fitness excuse is a big fat lie.  If you tell yourself this often, you’re just lying to yourself.

While it can be difficult to sneak in a workout in your day-to-day routine, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible.  Mate, it’s not about having time but about making time. Whether at home or at work, you can still workout and burn those calories.

At home:  Do simple exercises or stretching (no equipment needed) like pushups, situps, burpees, lunges, squats.  It is better to do something than doing nothing at all.  If you’re not in the mood for that, just do something that will require you to move—clean the house or walk around the house for a few minutes.

At work:  Every two hours stand up and move; you can do chair tricep dips, seated leg lifts, wall pushups or you can walk for 10-15 minutes around your office.

 

Excuse #2: ‘I don’t have money for a gym membership’

You do not have to go to the gym to loose the weight or build muscle mass.  Go for a run outside or work out at the comfort of your home.  As long as you have the time, you can do anything.

We recommend an early AM run to jump-start your day.  It’s effective and it’s free.  If you want to lose weight, try doing it with an empty stomach because the energy that you will be using will come from the energy of the food you consumed the night prior, and it’s the best calorie-burner.

You can also do workouts at home like dancing or by simply doing the household chores.

 

Excuse #3: ‘I’m embarrassed to exercise’

Perhaps you feel awkward that people will notice you, especially if you’re overweight, or you’re just afraid to look stupid while trying new machines at the gym.

If that’s the case, then just stay at home and just download exercise videos that you can follow.  Find a place where no one can bother you but make sure that it’s hazard-free and that you follow workout routines that suit your fitness level.

 

Excuse #4: ‘I don’t want to exercise alone’

While some would like to be isolated when working out, others like to be with someone to get more motivation to push them to go the extra mile in their workouts.

The best thing to do is to find a workout buddy—ask your family or a friend for a weekend run or invite your partner for a workout session in the gym.  Training with someone increases motivation and also increases consistency.

 

Excuse #5: ‘I don’t enjoy my workout’

There are a lot of fitness activities out there.  The solution to this dilemma is really simple: if you’re not enjoying your current workout, then try other fitness options.

Choose a workout that makes you happy.  Do not force yourself if you do not enjoy the workout because you would not last long doing it. You should make fitness a lifestyle.  Pick something that you could do the rest of your life.

 

Excuse #6: ‘Blame it on my genes!’

If you consider yourself unhealthy and overweight and your family is on the heavy side, shouldn’t it give you more reasons to change and train harder?

It may be extra challenging for others to loose some weight, but genetics should not be used as an excuse to disregard your physical well-being.

As the old saying goes,  “If there’s a will, there’s a way.”  It will all depend on you if you really want to get fit and healthy.  Try searching online and you will see that thousands of overweight individuals who challenged themselves already have the physique that they dreamed before.  Stop blaming your genes and start moving. 

 

Excuse #7: ‘I keep getting injured,’ ‘I don’t know how to do it’

If you think you can’t do it right, then it’s about time you get professional advice from a personal fitness coach.  Do this and you will learn the right form and movement for your workouts and prevent physical injuries from happening.  Not only those but you can also have a workout plan specifically made for you.  Thus, allowing your body to improve quickly.

Please take note:  Don’t just go for any fitness coach.  Always do background checks and scrutinize their qualifications to know if you are really in safe hands.

 

Excuse #8: ‘I’ll start tomorrow’

Change your mindset and the sentence “I’ll do it tomorrow.” should be your trigger to do your workout today.  Why start tomorrow if you can do it right now?