OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO EXERCISE C WR U A P N – 1 2 / 4 / 1 8
COMMON PERCEIVED BARRIERS 1. I don't have enough 2. I think exercise is time to exercise boring Setting aside time to It's natural to grow weary exercise can be a of a repetitive workout challenge. Use a little day after day, especially creativity to get the most when you're going it out of your time. alone. But exercise doesn't have to be boring.
COMMON PERCEIVED BARRIERS 3. I'm self-conscious about how I look Don't get down on yourself! Remind yourself what a great favor you're doing for your cardiovascular health, or focus on how much stronger you feel after a workout.
COMMON PERCEIVED BARRIERS 4. I'm too tired to 5. I'm too lazy to exercise after work exercise No energy to exercise? If the mere thought of a Without exercise, you'll morning jog makes you have no energy. It's a tired, reframe it! vicious cycle. But breaking the cycle with physical activity is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
COMMON PERCEIVED BARRIERS 6. I've tried to exercise in the past and failed Don't throw in the towel. You can't see it when you lower your cholesterol or reduce your risk of diabetes, but that doesn't mean the exercise isn’t working. Re-evaluate what went wrong, and learn from your mistakes.
COMMON PERCEIVED BARRIERS 7. I'm not athletic 8. I'm afraid I'll hurt myself if I exercise Natural athletic ability isn't a prerequisite to If you're nervous about physical activity. Even if injuring yourself, start off you've been sedentary on the right foot like for some time, it's not too starting a walking late to get more active. program or taking a beginner exercise class.
COMMON PERCEIVED BARRIERS 9. My family doesn't support my efforts Remind those close to you of the benefits of regular exercise — and then bring them along for the ride.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
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