I've read the 100 benefits of exercise but still can't get motivated. I hate to sweat, (sweating is unnatural) exercise is monotonous. I lead a sedentary lifestyle and I hate doing physical work.
I have a house full of exercise equipment I hardly use. A bench press with leg extension, an exercise bike, a hula hoop, an ab roller, barbells and dumbells, a skipping rope, dozens of instructional tapes from aerobics, yoga, dance to muscle-building. I've tried making exercise routine interesting by watching tv or listening to e-book on the exercise bike but my interest only lasts for one week tops and I would stop for months and then the whole cycle begins again where I have to force myself to work out. How do I stay committed to it and work out consistently? Most of my clothes don't fit anymore and my tummy is bigger than my chest. And I still don't feel like huffing & puffing & sweating.
2006-11-07 21:17:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I am a trainer. I have students just like you. Only yourself can help and that's will power. My advice is start your work-out once a week first, and say do a brisk walk for 5-10 min. In that way, you don't sweat too much. Just increase the duration and do it more frequently over time. If you rush and are unable to adapt, you will give up, again.
2006-11-07 22:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by ◄Hercules► 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I know how you feel. I haven't been to the gym since March, even then I didn't go a lot! Just can't be bothered. I have to watch my weight with the things that I eat....although I probably could eat more if I actually got off my backside and exercised! Just can't manage it though, your not alone! lol
2006-11-08 05:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Emma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I follow the Paul Mckenna plan, he has a good dvd on the subject,regarding excercise one don't really need all the gym equipment, regular walking and taking the stairs instead og elevators, parking your car a few blocks away from work. all this really works, simple yes but effective.
2006-11-08 05:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by poetrygirl on line 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a handsome personal trainer than can encourage you to have a helthy exercise. Or probably carry a friend with you going to the gym!!! It helps alot on me!!!
2006-11-08 05:20:07 · answer #4 · answered by bugi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just think that your friends will tease you if you will be more faty.think that you want to be perfect figure
2006-11-08 07:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by mickey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋