Too Tired To Exercise? You Need To Exercise.

If you find yourself too tired to exercise, you need to exercise.  Tell me, does this sound familiar to you:

"Ugh, I know I was going to start exercising today but I'm too tired.  I'll

rest (sit on the couch and do jack shit, AGAIN) tonight and start tomorrow when

I have more energy.  Yep, I'll rest tonight so I can start strong tomorrow." 

I know you've said it.  Shit, I've said it before.  The reason you don't have the energy to begin your exercise program is because you haven't started your exercise program.  I know, it sounds counterintuitive but as your body moves your energy levels will increase. 

When you are physically active, blood flow will increase and that increase will force heart to become more efficient.  Increased cardiovascular efficiency means more oxygen being transported by the increased blood flowing through your body.  Increased oxygen means more energy. 

Depending on your current activity level, it may only take 15 minutes of activity to see your energy level increase.  15 minutes, that is it!  You can't tell me you don't have 15 minutes somewhere in your day to be physically active.  I'll tell you what, I'll help you find 15 minutes...

When you woke up this morning, did you really need to...

...hit snooze five times?

...watch the news?

...check your social media feed to realise nothing happened overnight?

On your lunch break, did you really need to...

...check your social media feed to realise you aren't the only one that hates being at work?

...sit in the break room staring at the walls?

...drive ten minutes, wait in the drive thru for ten minutes and then drive ten minutes back? 

When you got off work, did you really need to...

...check your social media feed just to see pictures of everyone's car temp reading?

...go out for a drink to feel better about your day?

...watch Ellen or Oprah or Dr Oz?

Now that we've found you 15 minutes in your "busy" day, what should you do with it?  Do what ever you want!  Walk or jog.  Ride a bike.  Play basketball.  Play football.  Play tag with your kids.  Just do something you enjoy because you are more likely to quit if you don't like what you are doing.  I also suggest scheduling your activity or performing your activity at the same time every day as it's great way to stay on track.  Another great way to stay on track is to not get off track by taking more then one day off in a row.  When you decide to "work towards something greater", don't let anything get in your way.  Just about anything can wait 15 minutes.  Get out, get active and watch your energy levels increase.

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