5 Simple Solutions to Make You Stop Complaining About Exercise

“Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness” - Edward Stanley

One of the primary reasons people give up exercising is because they find it very boring or not stimulating enough. You have to keep in mind that in order to slim down this waist, you not only need to diet but also to exercise!

Here are 5 solutions to your complaints to make you enjoy your exercise routine:

• Complaint #1: I tire easily.
  
  Most people have written extensively on this point but nevertheless, most people continue to make this mistake. Most people are pretty pumped up when they are starting to exercise but they soon tire themselves.
  
  Solution: Start slow and gradually build up your exercise routine. Do low- to moderate-level activities, especially at first. You can slowly increase the duration and intensity of your activities as you become more fit. Over time, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes. Drink a lot of water also so as to avoid dehydration.
  


• Complaint #2: I don't have time for exercise
  
  Everybody has time. At first I also had no time for blogging. Now I'm finding about 60 minutes every day to research and write an article. You'd be amazed about the amount of time you will get if you learn how to get things done.
  
  Solution: Ross Enamait phrased it best:
  
  Set your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier than you are accustomed to. Use the extra 20 minutes in the morning to exercise. You will feel tired and miserable at first, but after a week it will become just another part of your daily routine.


• Complaint #3: I find exercise too boring.
  
  Talk about exercising and what jumps to your mind? I bet that would be either running or hitting the gym. Most people concentrate on only one type of exercise to shape up their body and I assure that with this routine, you'll get frustrated in no time and give up.
  
  Solution: The key here is VARIETY. Run today. Take a rope and jump tomorrow. Go for a swim the next day. Hit the gym the day after. Do some stretching or aerobic training. Call if off during the weekend and give yourself a rest.


• Complaint #4: I do not enjoy exercising.
  
  Exercising is often tiring but if done properly, it can leave you feeling refreshed and energized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Warm up first before exercising.
  
  Wear comfortable, large and light clothes when exercising.
  
  Listen to music that will crank up your motivation and push you further in your exercise routine.
  
  Wear proper gears when exercising.
  
  Set easy goals and reward yourselves when you achieve it.
  
  Two is "most of the time" better than one. Find a buddy to exercise with.
  
  Join a fitness club. Association often encourages you to go forward.


• Complaint #5: I do not find any benefits of exercising.
  
  There a nuance between "exercise" and "proper exercise". Although exercise is good, proper exercise is better. Most people on a routine just quit after one week of exercise when they do not see any perceptible changes in your body.
  
  Notice the use of the word "perceptible" in the last sentence. Most people quit for this reason because they do not see any visual change such as weight loss or slim waist. Note that exercise often contributes to good health factors such as a proper functioning heart and liver; all which cannot be judge by a first glance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Stick to it and eventually you will see the change.
  
  Go for long goals.
  
  Take before and after photos and eventually you will see the change.
  
  Get a coach to show you how to exercise properly.

To be honest, exercise is not as easy as it seems and you will experience some of these complaints as you go but remember that nothing is difficult in life if you put your mind to it. The key here is to stick to it through the rough times and you will enjoy exercisingt as time goes by.


Further reading:

The World Today - Ross Enamait

16 Ways To Get Motivated When You're in a Slump - Zenhabits