It’s easy to find excuses not to exercise. But for many people, making excuses can be a major barrier to success. Do you know someone who always has a reason why they can't exercise today, who explains why they don’t feel like it today, knows why they can’t push themselves, or why they don’t feel motivated? Maybe you even know that excuse maker a little too well.
If you want results, find a way to get out of the excuse making mindset. For every excuse, there is also a solution. There is another way to make the sort of choices that will improve your fitness and make a difference. If there's countless reasons why you can't do something, but one reason why you can, then focus on why you can. It also helps to identify the actual advantages of exercising. Why wait till tomorrow? Following is a list of ten reasons why today is a great day to exercise.
- Because it makes you stronger, both mentally and physically.
- Because you have health and fitness goals that are important, and exercise will help you achieve them.
- Because you can take pride in knowing you’ve done something important for yourself.
- Because you want to set a good example (to your partner, parents, friends or children).
- Because the time you invest in exercise pays you back with better sleep, higher energy levels and increased productivity.
- Because exercise improves your mood, and you’ll feel better once it’s finished.
- Because it creates a snowball effect, generating momentum for other aspects of your lifestyle (such as diet and stress management).
- Because you don’t want to be an excuse maker any more.
- Because if you want results, you will need to transform intentions into action.
- Because there is only one today, and you want to make the most of it.
Did any of these reasons strike a chord with you? Do you have any other reasons to exercise today that could be added to the list?