Take the Dare 3/6-13 read the article "The 10 Worst Excuses to Skip Your Workout " I don't like to work out."
When Sherman hears this excuse from her clients, she responds with the question, "What did you like to do as a kid?" Often, the answer will help reveal a type of exercise they will enjoy doing long-term.
"I want my clients to love moving their body, [and] not look at it like torture," she says. "Doing things you like makes it fun and makes you want to include it in your day." WHAT i LIKED TO DO WHEN i WAS A KID ; I liked to ride my bike and play on the swings. "I’ve tried before, but I never stick with it."
This may be true, but it is possible to break the cycle, says fitness trainer Cheryl Russo. Try to pinpoint why you haven’t stuck with exercise in the past, and then do it differently. Maybe you didn’t enjoy the activity you were doing and should try something new. Or if you were working out alone, perhaps you would have better stick-to-itiveness with the accountability of an exercise buddy.
"Perhaps you need some type of incentive—an event, a trip, a change of season, a wardrobe change," suggests Russo. "Think about what you enjoy and find a format that supports it."
"I'm too tired to work out."
When Sherman hears this excuse from her clients, she asks them to commit to two weeks of daily movement and then tell her how they feel. Inevitably, they find that exercise actually increases their overall energy instead of draining it.
Also, she points out, many people assume that they have to go "all out" in the gym to get results, but it’s better to start out slowly to allow your body to acclimate to the extra exertion. I'm always starting over.
Edited by: LADYBUG166 at: 3/6/2020 (18:35)