Many of us claim to not have enough time to go exercise, but if you make it a priority, you’ll find time. If you prioritize exercising like eating, fixing a leak, going to work... you will find the time to do it. In a 24 hour day, you spend ~8 hours sleeping and ~8 hours working, which leaves you ~8 hours for everything else—including exercising. We all have time, it’s just a matter of making health and fitness a priority in your life.  

You don’t have to give up doing things you enjoy to “make time” for exercising. You can find things to do at the same time! If you like watching your favorite TV show after work, watch it while exercising. You can listen to audiobooks or your favorite music... some people even read while using stationary bike machines! This way, you don’t have to miss out on other things you enjoy while adding exercise into your daily routine.  

How do you envision yourself in 10 years? Are you strong, healthy, fit? As our bodies age, it becomes more difficult to reach fit, physical health. However, it’s much easier to maintain your health once you reach your goals. So, think about where you want to be in the future: struggling to get physically healthy, or easily maintaining a regular workout routine? The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll see and feel progress, and the longer you’ll reap the rewards of a strong, healthy body.  

When thinking about exercising, imagine yourself completing all your exercises with ease and feeling great afterwards! Prime your mind for success and only think about the success rather than any difficulties that may come with exercising. By doing this, you’ll have a more positive mindset towards exercising and are more likely to succeed rather than if you prime your mind with dread and negativity.  

Feeling judged in the gym deters many from exercising, but this shouldn’t be used as an excuse! At-home workouts are widely available for those who don’t feel comfortable working out in public places. Furthermore, change the way you think about gyms. Everyone at the gym is trying to exercise and work towards a more fit body. It doesn’t matter where you start, how heavy you are, or how out of shape you feel, everyone’s goal at the gym is the same—to GET FIT! Don’t let yourself feel judged, and don’t judge others! We're all working towards the same goal and sharing the gym space together.