The real reason you won't work out (exercise)
Why is it that so many people will talk about wanting to lose weight or getting fitter but then fail to do anything about it? Why is it that so many people will jump into a fitness class if it's free, but the moment the trainer begins to charge, all the excuses in the world seem to surface and so many drop off? The truth is, most people don't have a desire or laziness problem, they have a VALUE problem. You put your money where your value is. You put your time where your value is. You're willing to work hard for what you value (or in other words, put your sweat/effort where your value is). We all have time, most people have money and we all have the ability to produce work (effort). The issue is, many people are unwilling to depart with their money, redistribute their time, or put in the work necessary when it comes to the area of their fitness. But why is this? —Because many don't truly believe there is VALUE in fitness. They don't truly value their body's health the way that they should.
You value it when it's gone
Have you ever banged your baby toe or hurt one of your fingers? It's funny how on a regular degular day we don't value these assets, but the moment they are hurt/injured, we suddenly realise how precious they are to us. Many people are like this when it comes to their health and fitness. They need to be healthy, they need to be fit, but, unfortunately, a lot of people wait until they are hurt or suffering in these areas before they begin to make the changes necessary.
The deception of youth
Because youth often comes with the built in benefits of health and fitness, most people can get away with not living the most healthy or active lifestyle. The deception, however, is the assumption that they can continue this same poor / inactive lifestyle into their adult years and expect not to see and feel its results in their bodies. As we all come to discover (by choice or by force), life just does not work like this. Reaping what you sow is a universal principle. If as a young person you sowed terrible habits, expect the fruit of those habits to eventually manifest as you move on in your adult life. If you then want to see new fruit, you then need to sow new seeds. Wishing / desiring is not enough.
Fitness is not an optional extra
You don't have to have a passion for fitness, you need only to understand it's value. You may have a desire to get fitter or lose weight, but if don't see the value behind these things, you won't start or maintain a fitter, healthier lifestyle. You need to understand that no matter what career or field you’re in, you NEED your physical body to function well in order to fulfil this calling. When you believe and receive this truth, then you will no longer see fitness as an option for "some people". Yes, not everyone is called to be an Olympian or personal trainer, for example, but we should all be good stewards of our bodies.
In the UK, the recommended exercise guidelines for general health benefits suggest a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. That is only 30 minutes a day (5 days a week) of some kind of activity with the same intensity as a brisk walk (not stroll), dancing, riding a bike or hiking. If you are not even fulfilling this basic minimum, then you definitely need to question whether you hold fitness with the right value that you should. Once you recognise that fitness is not something you can "do without" or leave to others (such as those who may be called to a career in fitness/sport), then there are truly a plethora of resources available to help you stay motivated, progressing and consistent. There are also numerous fitness options for you to try. There is without a doubt a training style for EVERYONE.
For the sweat-resistant few
Now, if you happen to be that small percentage of people that just don't like sweating, then I will say this to you: everything that is worth having requires some form of EFFORT. Sweating during your workout is one sign of physical effort. Now, how much you actually sweat will be unique to your body's design; however, sweating can be one way to help you to identify if you are actually doing anything worthwhile. When you are working hard enough (relatively speaking), your body temperature will rise, and sweating is how your body seeks to try and control this rising temperature. Whether you're someone who sweats a lot or a little (relatively speaking), I'd rather sweat whilst I'm training (which leads to health benefits), than be sweating in the future due to chronic pain or hypertension. As I said at the beginning, simply desiring to be fitter is not enough, you must see the value in the fitness of your body otherwise you will never put in the time, money or effort required to make the changes required.
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