I've been encouraging my mother to workout for years. She once said to me, "Claire, I'm one of those people who just doesn't like to exercise". I'm pretty sure she thinks she's in the minority. I'm also pretty sure MOST people—probably 95% of people?—don't like to exercise. Some dread it; some won't even consider it.
I don't always like to exercise. In fact, I just finished a workout that I HATED almost every minute of. (I'm actually still lying on the floor recovering, no joke—that's what got me thinking about this.) But, I LOVE the way working out makes me feel.
Exercising relieves stress and makes me feel: strong, fit, healthy, accomplished, and good about myself. I can't think of anything else that can do all of those things. And, you can do it for free! You can do it at home, with just your bodyweight, for even a short amount of time, and reap the rewards.
With all the benefits exercise provides, it should be a part of everyone's life. I encourage you to try to find exercise you enjoy. Think beyond the treadmill. Maybe it's a sport, group class, dance, or outdoor activity?
If you're having trouble thinking of something you'll "enjoy", just pick something that you're open to doing. I often say, "no one ever regrets working out when they're done." The hardest part is often motivating yourself to start. Focus on how you're going to feel once you do it. Keep that focus to motivate you. Then, enjoy how you feel when you're done! Who knows, you may even grow to like it :)
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