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Top 10 Reasons You Don't Exercise

Studies claim that nearly 67% of the urban population lack enough amounts of physical activity in their lives. Well, if you are one of them then are you aware of the reasons you don't exercise?

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Well, what happens if you don't exercise? The risks of several ailments will increase with one simple reason-obesity.

Also, if you don't exercise, your self-esteem levels may gradually drop as your self-image goes for a toss when you are not in shape.

Remember this: nature designed us to walk, run and stay active so that we can achieve more and stay healthy and happy. Nature never intended us to lie down on the couch and never get up except to eat a burger.

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So, if you are killing yourself by giving excuses then go through some simple reasons that stop you by creating mental blocks. Read on...

Perhaps Your Attempts Failed In The Past

Perhaps Your Attempts Failed In The Past

There is nothing wrong in failing. Start it again. The key here is to start slow. If you do too much the first day, the soreness may again make you stop working out.

Perhaps You Hate To Move Much

Perhaps You Hate To Move Much

This is one of the top 10 reasons you don't exercise. You may hate to move but you know what? Once you start working out, you will start feeling the ‘high' that exercise gives. Once you get addicted to that you may be consistent. Also, make it interesting if you hate boredom.

You Hate To Spend On Equipment

You Hate To Spend On Equipment

Yes, some of us are not willing to spend on a gym or the equipment. Well, that shouldn't stop us because it costs nothing to jog in the nearby park.

You Lack The Motivation

You Lack The Motivation

Well, take a selfie. Now, imagine how you are going to be in your next selfie that is going to be shot after a few months. Feeing motivated? Keep going...

You Never Reached Weight Loss Goals

You Never Reached Weight Loss Goals

There could be reasons why things didn't work out. Try to correct your diet and try working out again. It might work this time.

You Are Scared Of The Soreness

You Are Scared Of The Soreness

In fact, mild soreness can remind you of the fruits of hard work. It can inspire those who wish to be inspired. Try again.

There Is No One To Guide You

There Is No One To Guide You

Well, walking in the park needs no guide. Try simple exercises that need no guide and supervision of an expert.

Perhaps You Don't Have The Time

Perhaps You Don't Have The Time

None of us have the time. But still, you can increase the amount of physical activity in your life through some simple changes like taking stairs and using public transport so that you can walk till the bus stop etc.

Story first published: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 22:42 [IST]
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