The Top 10 Fitness Excuses and Why We Love To Use Them

Are you tired of the same old excuses keeping you from achieving your fitness goals? 

We've all been there. 

But what if there were practical, fun solutions buried under those worn-out phrases of "I don't have time" or "I'm too tired"? 

This episode is packed with motivation and tangible tips to bust through those barriers. Join us as we debunk these classic fitness myths with a good dose of humor and a heap of actionable advice. From scheduling workouts as non-negotiable appointments to pumping up the fun in your fitness routine, let's conquer these excuses together.

"Don't let pricey gym memberships or lack of know-how keep you inactive. We've got you covered with affordable alternatives and a simple guide for beginners. 

You don't need a fancy gym to get fit - your body and our free online workout resources are plenty. We also emphasize the importance of small, consistent improvements - the essence of a sustainable fitness journey. 

Consider a few sessions with a personal trainer to get started or set simple, achievable goals by yourself. So tune in, subscribe, and get ready to move past excuses and step into a fitter, happier version of yourself. 

Remember, it's about progress, not perfection.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
Hey there, champions of Chains, welcome back to
another Power Packed episode ofthe 2% Solution.
Today we're tackling a topicthat might hit close to home for
many of us the top 10 fitnessexcuses and, more importantly,
how to sidestep them like a pro.
So strap in, let's debunk theseexcuses, together with a dash

(00:26):
of humor, of course, and a wholelot of motivation.
Excuse number one I don't havetime.
Oh man, this one's classic.
Now here's a fun fact we allhave the same 24 hours in a day.
It's all about prioritizing.

(00:46):
So try this Schedule yourworkouts like any important
appointment.
You would miss a meeting withyour boss, right?
So treat your fitness the sameway.
Excuse number two I'm too tired.
Oh, I get it.
Life can be draining, buthere's the twist Exercise

(01:07):
actually increases and boostsyour energy.
But start with something likelike a breast walk.
You'll be amazed at how quicklyyour energy levels start to
perk up.
One of the favorite things thatI like to do is, even if I'm
starting to have a little bit ofa mid-afternoon crash, I look
at my calendar and I'm like,okay, I've got 20 minutes
between calls.
I literally will go outside for15 minutes to a brisk walk,

(01:30):
more or less around two blocksactually, because that's how
long it takes.
I've got two big blocks, I'llget around and I'll come back in
, and just that littleinvagoration of fresh air is
enough for me to just feel whenyou feel like, oh, that's one of
those interesting words, right,when you actually say, the

(01:51):
whole body relaxes.
It's an interesting littlephenomenon there.
Try it right now.
That's what it feels like whenyou come back from a brisk walk
outside.
So I'll be waiting to hear howit all goes when you try that
Now.
Next, use number three.
It's boring Now.
If your workout feels likewatching paint dry or maybe
watching the grass grow, it'stime to shake things up.

(02:14):
Try a dance class, maybe go fora hike, join a sports club.
Just remember that a variety isthe spice of life, as they say,
but that is also very true whenit comes to fitness routines.
Excuse number four I'm notseeing results.
Patience, grasshopper.
Fitness is a journey, it is nota sprint.

(02:35):
I know we've all heard thatcliche a few times.
Ensure your goals are realisticand give your body the time it
needs to transform, becauseconsistency is key.
Excuse number five it's tooexpensive.
Who said you need a fancy gymmembership anyways?
If you haven't listened to thechapter where I literally talk
about one time telling a clientthat came into one of my

(02:57):
equipment stores to literallysave his money and go buy
himself a pair of shoes insteadof buying a treadmill.
And, believe me, it's not amatter of buying a piece of
equipment and it's going to fixall the issues.
We got to start to create aroutine that actually celebrates
and honors our health.
So what's the next alternativeIf we don't want to go and spend

(03:18):
a lot of money on an expensivegym membership equipment?
Body weight exercises, jogging,maybe a YouTube video on yoga
or a workout right?
These are all great ways thatyou can get fit on a budget.
Your wallet's not gonna thankyou, but so is your body.
Excuse number six I don't knowwhere to start.
I get this one.

(03:40):
This is tough.
I remember at 15 years old,when I was my heaviest you know
more than the obese teenageversion of me I was intimidated
to do anything, anything,outside of my comfort zone,
which is pretty much the livingroom, the kitchen and then going
to school.
I mean that was as limited asmy life was back then, because
that's what I was comfortablewith.
That was my lifestyle, and soanytime we start to challenge

(04:03):
what we've normalized in ourlife, we're gonna feel
uncomfortable, but it's in thatuncomfortableness that change
will start to happen.
Remember, it's not easy, butit's always worth it, especially
when it's a change that we'reactively pursuing because we
want to pursue it.
So begin with simple,achievable goals.
There's plenty of informationonline.

(04:24):
Or consider a few sessions.
Meet with a personal trainer ora coach just to get you on the
right track.
Excuse number seven I'm notmotivated.
Motivation comes and goes, butdiscipline lasts.
Create a routine, find aworkout buddy or join a fitness
community for that extra littlepush, because soon exercise will

(04:45):
be a part of your daily rhythm.
And when that happens, watchout, because it just feels like
it's happening without evenhaving to think about it.
That's when we really start tohave fun with it, because you're
into it holistically speaking,physically, mentally,
emotionally, I'd go as far as tosay even spiritually and it's a
lot of fun.
When that starts to happen, youstart to crave it.

(05:08):
So excuse number eight I'm tooold, I'm too young, I'm too out
of shape.
I know that last one.
People are like whoa, wait aminute, what I'm not gonna work
out because I'm too out of shape.
Do people actually say that?
No joke, I remember when Ifirst started getting into
CrossFit and I got spanked.
It was hard.

(05:28):
I remember going down just forthe fitness test with a buddy of
mine and I'll share this storyfor a separate time, but I'll
tell you I got spanked prettygood and I thought I was a
pretty fit individual, butclearly I wasn't CrossFit.
But I remember sharing withsome close friends of mine about
a month into it and I wastalking about all the things
that was happening and the funnystory goes that it who's a
CrossFitter.

(05:48):
Especially when you're in aroom with a bunch of people,
you'll always pinpoint theCrossFitter because they're the
ones talking about CrossFit.
And sure enough I was.
I drank the Kool-Aid, I was allin and I was talking about it
and I remember my friend sayingyou know what that sounds great
for you, I'll try it one day,but I'm gonna wait till I'm a
little fitter.
And I was like did you reallyjust say that?
Did you say that?

(06:08):
Was that your own side voice orinside voice?
And not to judge, because nojoke of a lie, I've actually
found myself doing somethingsimilar in certain areas of my
life.
Gosh, I could tell you a storyabout me trying to surf, but
I've just resigned that I'm nota surfer and I don't think I
ever will be, and I'm okay withit, all right.
So this idea of like too old,too young and a shape, you know,

(06:29):
fitness knows no age or shape.
Right, it's about finding whatworks for you and just embracing
it.
Every step counts, no matterhow small.
Excuse nine the weather is bad.
Listen, I live in Vancouver,canada.
It's a beautiful part of theworld.
I love it.
It's home, but it's a PacificNorthwest and so for my friends

(06:53):
down South, like in Seattle, youknow what I'm talking about.
Same sort of weather andclimate.
We're in a rain forest, we getrain and it's also a little
chilly.
Many months of the yearWeather's bad.
If I wasn't okay with the rain,I would be a hermit, never
leaving my condo.
That's not the kind of person Iam and I'll tell you I couldn't
do that in Vancouver.

(07:13):
You gotta be willing to dealwith the rain, so rainers shine.
There's always a way to workout.
Consider indoor activities, gymsessions or even a home workout
that keep you on trackregardless of the weather.
The whole like fitnessmanifesto.
Yeah, I'm gonna plug my own book.
If you haven't gone back to theearlier episodes of this
podcast, go back.
I record it every episode soyou can just listen to the whole

(07:34):
.
Like you're gonna have to buyit.
Of course you buy it, thank you.
My publisher probably wants meto say that, so I did say it.
Right, if you buy it, thank you, but if you don't buy it,
you've got the audio version.
But I start to dissect and gointo little individual
strategies in each one of thosechapters.
So it's definitely worth thelisten, but I share some
strategies around different waysto work out in your home and if

(07:55):
you have enough room to put atowel down on the ground, you
have plenty of room to do a fullbody workout without a quid.
Need some inspiration?
Well, I'll go back and listento those episodes and I'll talk
about how you can do that.
All right, and finally, excusenumber 10.
This is one I wonder.
Can anybody know what it is?

(08:16):
You can scream it out yourphone right now.
If you're listening on yourphone or your computer, like
whatever, just go ahead andscream out the answer.
Do you know what excuse number10 is?
I bet you some of you have gotit right, I'll start tomorrow.
Prograstination is the thief ofall progress.
The best time to start yourfitness routine was yesterday

(08:38):
and the next best time is rightnow.
So time to get moving.
So that's our top 10 list.
Folks, remember, excuses arejust hurdles waiting to be
jumped over.
With each small step, you'repaving the way to a healthier,
happier you.
Thank you for joining me on the2% solution.

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Stay motivated, stay inspired.
And remember it's not aboutperfection, it's about making

(09:20):
progress 2% of the time.
Catch you in the next episodefor more fitness, fun and wisdom
.
Keep moving, keep improving.