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Many people can probably come up with plenty of reasons (excuses) that they don't make time for a proper exercise program. They could be too young, too old, too tired or they think they are in pretty good shape - for their age. Or hang on a minute... here is a good one... they are simply too busy. All of these excuses are just that - really flimsy excuses why you don't practice the self care necessary to keep yourself healthy for the long haul. But you say "I feel well". Or "I am not sick so I must be healthy right?" Or "I get enough exercise running around now I don't need to do anymore". But there is no real excuse unless you happen to be paralyzed from the neck down. Making time to exercise is not about time, it is about priorities. When we say, "I don't have time to exercise" what we are really saying is "I don't place enough importance on the value of proper exercise to make time to do it". Many of us have crammed each day so full of stuff that we simply have not left time to take care of ourselves. Be honest now...on your totem pole of priorities where does exercise sit? Is it on your totem pole of priorities at all? A proper muscle building and maintaining exercise program is not just about looking good or weight loss anymore. It is about staying healthy and avoiding an early death. Protecting yourself from disease is a far bigger goal. When you fail to work your muscular system regularly fats and sugars in the blood don't get burnt up as energy and instead stay in the bloodstream and end up in places where they shouldn't be. This causes damage to cells, tissues and organs which lead to 'chronic lifestyle' diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes and at least fifty others. These conditions are incurable so getting one of them means you will end up living with them for years. This could well leave you with half a life for the rest of your lifespan... if your life is not cut short first. So how do we get from the 'too busy' place to a proper exercise program? Spend a few bucks and get yourself a coach or fitness professional that can fast track both the learning of the techniques and intensity of strength training exercise so time can be reduced and results maximized. If you put some effort into your program 2-3 times each week that will be only exercise you need to do. This will give you the most 'bang for your buck.' Keep the big picture in your mind about why you are doing it. Think about whether you would like to get to know your grandchildren. Would you even like to get to meet them?
You have to make your self care a priority as we are all living busy lives. Keep in mind that people who is busier than you are exercising right now. You will never hear from a strong, fit person that they don't have time to exercise. They make time no matter what. Once you start to reap and start enjoying the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise and the increased quality of life you will experience you will wonder how on earth you ever managed without it.
Do you want to discover the secret to rejuvenating your body and improving the quality of your life? Download my free ebook "Ive Found the Fountain of Youth- Let Me Show You Too!" here: Health Related Fitness For Free Fitness Report here Fitness Weight Loss Carolyn Hansen is a certified fitness expert and fitness center owner who coaches clients to look and feel younger.
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