Stop the Excuses! Find the Time to Exercise

By Donna Stark

I find that I spend a lot of time exercising my brain while trying to come up with excuses to get out of my actual physical exercise. And I don't think I am alone with that. Many people I speak to find little joy in their fitness routine and they openly admit to looking for as many excuses to get out of it themselves. If you struggle with your commitment to exercise and are looking for ways to overcome the tendency to excuse yourself from it, you may want to keep reading. Your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic have come up with some simple strategies to help you make some better choices.  

Work Controls Your Life

It doesn't matter if you have a very demanding job or if you have some very demanding days at your job, there are still some simple ways to find the time to exercise. If you can't hit the gym over your lunch hour, choose to take a brisk walk while on a phone call. Or head into work a little bit earlier and cut your lunch break in half so that you can fit in that early evening jog after work.

Family Controls Your Life

Dealing with toddlers, young children, teens, your spouse, and even your aging parents can chew up every extra minute of your day, can't it? And it can be hard to sneak away for some much-needed exercise when so many are counting on you. So, why don't you just bring them with? Plan some family bike rides and walks or get everyone involved with some online workout videos.

Weather Controls Your Life

You can't control the weather and you shouldn't let the weather control you! Avoid those surprises that keep you from working out by paying attention to your local community's daily and weekly forecasts. Then plan accordingly. This may mean that you will need to bring your workout indoors or that you will need to schedule your exercise at different times during the day than what you are normally used to.

Confusion Controls Your Life

Information overload. With everything there is to read, watch, and pick apart about exercise and fitness, it's no wonder why so many people are confused! Starting new exercise routines or amping up your existing one can certainly be overwhelming but there is a simple fix! Reach out to a personal trainer or speak to your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic. They have the knowledge and experience to help you get started on the right path.

Stop the Excuses!

Exercise your brain with puzzles, not excuses! It's time to put an end to your unhealthy behaviors so that you can reach all of your health and fitness goals! Remember, the sooner you start, the sooner you will feel better!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in La Verne, Calif.