6 Workout Excuses You Can Overcome
There will be times when you don’t just feel like working out or you don’t have the energy to. Your schedule is packed. You’re bored with your “at-home” workouts. You’ve got other responsibilities to meet, and at the end of the day you’re too tired to exercise.
You see, these things are normal. But what can sabotage your goals is when you make a habit out of these excuses. With auditions fast approaching, it’s important to find ways to overcome these excuses.
In this blog post, we share 6 ways to beat them so that you can stay consistent with working out no matter what!
1. I’m too tired.
What’s ironic about this excuse is that if you exercise despite your tiredness, you’ll actually feel energetic afterwards. It’s just like the old saying that you need to spend money to make money. Here’s another tip: Make sure that you’re investing in your energy. That means staying hydrated, eating energy-boosting foods, and getting enough sleep at night.
2. It’s too expensive.
Whether it is a gym membership or a piece of workout equipment, cost is not an excuse to skip sweat sessions. Nowadays, you’ll be able to find tons of workouts you can do at home or outdoors. If you lack equipment, use your own body weight. Planks, lunges, squats, and push-ups are all great bodyweight exercises. If you can, borrow equipment from a friend or family member! Take advantage of free videos as well. (Check it out: FREE CARDIO KICKLINE™ CLASS)
3. I’m going on a vacation.
Vacations can be common excuses for not working out, but they don’t have to be. If you don’t exercise for a long time, you’ll lose some of your strength and muscle tone. And if you’re eating lots of carbs on your vacation, they can get stored as fat. While on vacation, use whatever space you have to do HIIT cardio workouts or bodyweight workouts. You have the hotel room, playground, or the beach.
4. I’m not feeling motivated.
Motivation can increase or decrease at any given time, which is why you shouldn’t rely on it to lose weight. First of all, you need to accept the fact that you have to exercise. It’s not a luxury, but a necessity for increasing your health and audition success! Next, consider inviting a friend to workout with you. Or join a fitness class to challenge yourself.
5. I do not have enough time.
Yes, you do! The key is to schedule your workout. You don’t have to have a full 30 minutes for a workout. A high-intensity workout 10 minutes can boost your metabolism and burn lots of calories. And all you need is a little bit of space. Just make sure to keep pushing to keep the intensity up. That way, your short workout becomes as effective as a long workout.
6. It’s that time of the month!
Ladies, I understand that bloating, cramps, and moodiness can keep you from wanting to workout. But believe me, you’ll feel so much better when you workout. When you’re having a period, make working out easier by reducing your intensity, weights, or reps. The best exercises during a period include brisk walking, light cardio, yoga, and pilates.
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