Reasons You Don’t Exercise

Possible reasons you may not start your exercise program or continue with the one you started:

• Don’t like to exercise
• Not motivated to get out of bed a little earlier
• Be flexible – No problem if you can’t fit your entire workout at one session. Break it up into 20 minutes three times a day, or 20 minutes in the morning and 40 minutes in the afternoon or after work.
• Forget the all-or-nothing attitude – You didn’t exercise today or even yesterday.  No problem, start again tomorrow.  It takes 21 days to establish a habit so count down 21 continuous days on your calendar and get started.
• Let other people know – By letting other people know your intentions to exercise, you start a verbal contract with yourself and “them.”  You may even find an exercise partner.
• Plan for it – Write it down on your calendar the days you will exercise and the time. Set realistic goals.
• Fear of commitment – Check out as much information on exercise as possible.  Once you see the accumulated benefit of exercising as a lifestyle, you may be more committed to develop a plan in your life.  Knowing that exercise may help you look younger and feel better may make a difference for you.
• Time Constraints – Best to exercise the same time everyday.  Put it on your calendar, just as you would a meeting or a lunch date.
• Because it’s hot/cold outside

Walking Schedule

• 100-120 steps per minute equals 3 miles per hour
• 120-140  steps per minute equals 4 miles per hour
• 145-166  steps per minute equals 5 miles per hour