Maybe you have the best of intentions and really do want to get in shape, but there’s an excuse that you hold on to that keeps you from living a healthy lifestyle. Common excuses to delay a fitness program don’t hold up at FitClub. For every common excuse, FitClub has a response.

1. I’m too out of shape. At FitClub, every body is able to participate. Whether you want to take a class, use a machine, or run your first 5K, no one is too out of shape to start participating. If this is your excuse, consider joining FitClub’s 5K training team right now to start getting in shape and ready to complete a 5K. All levels of fitness are welcome!


2. I’m too tired. Exercise actually increases energy levels and releases endorphins
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   leaving you feeling more alert and energized after a workout. If this is your excuse, commit to trying to exercise even just a few minutes each day and see if you don’t notice a considerable improvement in your energy level. Give yourself permission to start slowly and don’t compel yourself to work to the point of exhaustion. Walk on the treadmill, spend a little time on the elliptical, or take a Zumba class and then reevaluate whether you feel more energized after a great workout.


3. Exercise is boring. If you find exercise boring, you’re doing the wrong exercise. Check out the FitClub group exercise schedules and try something new. On the cardio machines, you can tune into your favorite TV show while the miles on the treadmill fly by, or find a workout partner that shares the same interests as you. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different classes, forms of exercise, or forms of entertainment until you find an exercise routine that feels fun, rather than boring.


4. I’m too busy. It’s common for people to think they’ll start tomorrow, or Monday, or this summer, but the reality is your health matters now. Your health should be your number one priority, and you can reap significant health benefits with even a short, high-intensity workout. Set your alarm earlier to give yourself time in the mornings, workout on your lunch break, or make a workout a priority after work. FitClub’s convenient locations make it easy to stop in during the day.


5. I don’t know how. Spend some time walking around one of the FitClub locations and you will most definitely see a piece of equipment you don’t know how to use. If you’re new to fitness, talk to a personal trainer at FitClub to learn how to use a machine, develop a fitness routine that’s right for you, or change up your current routine. You don’t have to be an expert to get started.

 

Is there an excuse that’s been holding you back from living a healthier lifestyle? Leave your excuse in the comments and see if the FitClub community can bust that excuse for you!