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Common Daily Habits That Stop You From Exercising!

Do you keep making fitness resolutions every year, excitedly plan out your fitness routine, join a gym, etc?

However, do you also notice that your anticipation to workout and get fit dies down within just a few days and then you stop exercising completely?

Well, that is the case with most of us too. Exercising is hard work and the fact is that many of us tend to feel lazy and shy away when it comes to exercising.

Any form of an exercise, be it weight-lifting, yoga, running, dancing, etc, does require a lot of motivation, will power and effort!

Especially if you are someone who has just starting on an exercise routine, it can be harder for you to stick to it.

However, if you yearn to be fit, healthy and have a toned physique, then following a regular exercise routine is extremely important.

Many a times, we indulge in certain habits on a daily basis either knowingly or unknowingly, which may be stopping us from having a regular exercise routine.

So, have a look to know what those habits are, here.

1. Skipping Breakfast

1. Skipping Breakfast

Many of us who are on a diet feel that skipping breakfast may help us lose weight faster. However, missing out on breakfast can only slow your metabolism down, making you feel weak for a workout session.

2. Social Media Addiction

2. Social Media Addiction

People who spend an excess amount of time using various social media platforms are known to miss exercises often, as they remain very distracted and cannot focus on the workout.

3. Work Pressure

3. Work Pressure

People who are in very demanding jobs normally do not have time for a proper workout routine and they are so tired and stressed out most of the time that they cannot really think of exercising!

4. Partying Hard

4. Partying Hard

People who party, drink and stay out late in the nights, on a regular basis, tend to have lesser energy during the day for any kind of an exercise regimen.

5. Thinking That Exercise Is Not Important

5. Thinking That Exercise Is Not Important

Many a times, people tend to think that exercise is not at all needed; and if they want to lose weight, they just stick to diets. This habit can also stop one from working out.

6. Discouraged By Lack Of Results

6. Discouraged By Lack Of Results

Sometimes, people are not patient enough and expect to see the results very soon. If it doesn't happen, they get discouraged and stop exercising!

7. Body Pain

7. Body Pain

Many people start an exercise routine and when they experience body pain due to the sore muscles, which is natural after working out, they get quite scared and quit.

Story first published: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 15:11 [IST]
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