Everyone knows at least one good reason to practice physical activity! It is good for the heart, makes bones stronger, increases stamina, provides more energy, aids in weight loss, increases the self-esteem of the practitioner, allows socialization etc. In short, it is good for body and mind!
But even knowing all the benefits that exercise offers, many people still have some stamina or even difficulty going to the gym or starting any other kind of physical activity. For what reason?! The reasons are the most varied! But some of them you may have heard out there: lack of time, indisposition, among others.
Of course every person has their routine, but the truth is most women can get organized and set aside at least a few minutes of their day (or a few hours of their week) to practice at least one physical activity. There are no excuses! Nowadays, everything comes together! Want to see?!
Below are some alternatives to the most common new excuses among women who do not go to the gym and do not engage in any physical activity.
Reason 1: Lack of Time
In fact, most people's routine today is not easy. Many women have children to care for, responsibilities at work and at home. However, aware of this difficulty that a large part of the population goes through or has passed, many gyms are adapting to better serve them.
? Noting the lack of time to practice physical activity, many academies are extending their opening hours. Some today work until midnight ?, highlights Leandro Galende, bachelor of Sports and coordinator of the 2000 Initiation Academy.
Another option for these women would be to opt for gyms that offer functional exercises, such as Crossfit, for example. The training is short and high intensity, very useful for those people who can not exceed one hour of training in a gym ?, adds the professional.
Reason 2: Tiredness
It is not uncommon to hear people commenting that they can not stand going to the gym at night because they arrive late and tired of their work.
One suggestion is to get up a little early and work out before work, or get off work and go straight to the gym. For that, already leave a? Suitcase? in the car or carry a backpack with the change of clothes ?, says Leandro Galende.
A third option would be to look for a gym near work and practice at lunch time. The teacher should develop a training that is appropriate to the time that the person can stay in the gym ?, adds the professional.
Reason 3: Climate
Some women even go to the gym for months, but when the cooler days of the year come, the urge to work out soon disappears. Who has never heard one reported like this ?!
According to Leandro Galende, the ideal for these women is to look for a time when the temperature is not so low. "Between late morning and mid-afternoon would be a great option for working out," he says.
? However, today most gyms have air conditioning, both to soften the cold, and to soften the heat ?, adds the professional.
Reason 4: Fear of getting? Strong?
Some women mistakenly think that if they start to do weight training, they will soon have a "masculinized body," with exaggerated muscles in their legs, arms, and so on.
Leandro Galende points out that being? Muscular? It's not as simple as it sounds. This is exactly why this should not be a concern among women, let alone an excuse not to go to the gym!
? In men, this task is made easier by the presence (30 times more than in women) of testosterone? hormone that plays a role in the development of skeletal muscles, which is particularly significant in understanding the sexual differences in muscle growth and strength increase. And are the anabolic effects of testosterone responsible for muscle protein retention and muscle hypertrophy we see in bodybuilding?
But, as bodybuilding serves several purposes, such as increased bone mass, reduced fat mass, physical fitness and of course increased muscle mass, the teacher will design a workout according to the woman's profile, guiding her about the load and amount of repetition needed to reach the pre-set goal ?, he adds.
Reason 5: Not wanting to change the body
Some women say they do not go to the gym simply because they are satisfied with their body: they do not want to lose weight or gain weight.However, it is noteworthy that physical activity has many benefits that go beyond the aesthetic issue.
Leandro Galende explains that the World Health Organization defines health - not just as the absence of disease, but as the situation of perfect physical, mental and social well-being. ? And the practice of physical activity, besides playing a fundamental role in maintaining the functioning of the body, making it well conditioned, plays a social role. In a gym you meet people, interact with students and teachers ?, he adds.
Reason 6: Dislike working out
Some people say they don't go to the gym because they don't like weight training or cardio. However, this is no longer an excuse! Currently, there are various activities in gyms throughout the country, for all tastes.
It's interesting to try various modalities until you find one that fits your profile. It can be dance, where classes are relaxed; a martial art, where the discipline is very worked or still, opt for a gym that joins various modalities of gymnastics and sport ?, says Leandro Galende.
Calling a friend to participate is also a great way to join a physical activity. Besides giving more confidence by being with someone you know in a new environment, can one encourage the other more and more ?, adds the professional.
Reason 7: Lack of Money
If this is the problem, bet on free practice! No need to spend to get in shape and create healthier living habits! Take a good walk before or after work. If you can, intercalate with a little run.
Another alternative is to look on YouTube videos with dance lessons and follow the steps at home!
Reason 8: Taking Care of Children
Being a mother is not even an easy task. Many women find it difficult to find a time to go to the gym because they have to stay home taking care of their small child (ren). But still, this is not an excuse to be without exercising.
A good alternative is to make a program with your child: how about taking him walking with you?
If your child does any activity other than school, such as English, IT classes, etc., you can take him or her to the gym and take advantage of this free time for a quick workout.
Another solution is to find out if there is a gym in your city that has room to receive children while their parents work out.
Or, finally, talk to a family member about looking at your child while you spend a few minutes at the gym!
Reason 9: Not Achieving Fast Results
A common mistake among many people is starting the gym and believing that in a few days you will achieve the desired results.
Some women, for example, begin physical activity with the fixed idea that they want to lose 10 or 20 pounds and sincerely hope that this will happen in a very short time. Since not everything is that simple, sometimes the results take time to appear and students tend to be frustrated with this and often even give up on the exercises.
In order not to have this kind of disappointment, whatever your goal when entering a gym, the tip is to set small goals. Every two pounds lost a month, for example, you get there! (That is, if the activity is associated with a balanced diet). Best of all, healthy, stress-free and unnecessary charges.
Well, have you ever used one of these? Apologies? not to go to the gym, you may have found a good alternative here for you. After all, with so many benefits that physical activity offers, you won't want to be left out! Put laziness aside and believe that there is a solution for everything, as long as there is willpower!
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