Overcoming Exercise Walls

12 Solutions to Overcoming Walls and Remaining on a Steady Exercise Program

1. "I don't have an hour every day for exercise." Answer. Do as much as you can. Every little bit helps. Maybe you could start out with a 10 minute workout and build it up gradually.
2. "I'm too tired after I get home from work. " Answer. Try to work out in the morning before going to work.
3. "I'm too shy for an exercise group. " Answer. You don't have to be in a large workout class to get a good workout. You can buy an exercise bike for your home or work out to exercise videos in your living room. The only thing you truly need is a little creativity, motivation, and to get the heart pumping.
4. "I don't have the right workout attire." Answer. Wear anything that's comfortable. Make sure you have clean shoes and socks that fit well.
5. "Exercise is monotonous and tedious and boring." Answer. There are countless things you can do in a workout. Try to alternate your physical activities or select new ones that you think may be more interesting.
6. "I'm scared that exercise might make my condition worse." Answer. A lot of the time, when injured, your first thought is to shut it down and give the injured area a chance to heal. This instinct is especially prevalent in conditions of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, where overuse may exacerbate the injury. After all, osteoarthritis is caused by a wear and tear of the joints over time. Regardless of the injury you have, exercise is almost always helpful to the body to lower blood glucose levels, lower cholesterol, and increase the strength and flexibility of the surrounding muscles that protect the joints. But first check with your physician to determine which exercise program will be best for you.
7. "I can't afford a gym membership or fancy exercise equipment." Answer. There are many exercises, like walking and running that are as health promoting as they are inexpensive.
8. "It's too hot outside. It's too cold outside. " Answer. Find a gym or a place like a shopping center to walk around and has central air or central heat.
9. "Running hurts my back. " Answer. Try exercises like swimming that will have very little impact on your back.
10. "I'm scared about exercise drastically lowering my blood glucose levels. " Answer. Talk to your physician about which exercises will be best for you to maintain steady blood glucose levels.
11. "I hate being sore the next day. " Answer. You should build up free weight activities or aerobic activities slowly at first. With a gradual increase in your workload, you should avoid having sore muscles.
12. "Its dangerous to walk around where I live. " Answer. Find indoor activities in safe places like the gym or your local community center.

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