Fitness begins in the mind

It may sound funny, but fitness starts in your mind. In order to get your body moving, it is helpful to get your mind ready and receptive to the idea. So relax and take a slow, deep breath. Here we go?

Common reasons not to exercise
First of all, what are the excuses you always give in order to not exercise? There is a good chance that you have experienced at least one of the following reasons for not exercising. And if you have, you have a lot of company. Even the most highly motivated people confront these same issues. If you want to be successful, consider these healthy responses.

• I don’t have time. Response: You have a choice about how to spend your time. Get yourself a home workout equipment to save more time!
• I don’t like to sweat. Response: Sweating is a natural bodily function. Be glad your cooling system is working.
• I will look silly exercising. Response: Would you rather look silly or unhealthy?
• I don’t know what to do specifically. Response: That’s why you are reading this website. You will learn what to do specifically.
• I am afraid I will hurt myself. Response: Read on. You will learn safe tips which exercising; and learn how to achieve a level of fitness that is far better than a “safe”, unfit lifestyle.
• With all my sweaty gym clothes, I will have more laundry to do. Response: So you are lazy, get over it.
• Exercise is expensive. Response: Being unhealthy is more expensive than being healthy.
• It is uncomfortable; it hurts me. Response: Exercise done properly does not hurt.
• I can’t do what I used to be able to. Response: The past is history. Start today.
• It is not important. Response: If taking good care of your health and feeling good is not important, ask yourself the following – What is important to me? What do I make time for? Is my health important to me? Do I take it for granted that it is just there for me? Am I happy?