New Help for the Second Most Common Exercise Excuse

The most common excuses adults give for not exercising are lack of time and feeling uncomfortable when they exert themselves. While scientists haven't yet managed to add more hours to the day, there may be new hope for the sedentary.

Some endurance experts are advocating caffeine or other substances to help reduce the perception of effort. While the approach is still controversial, it may someday become as acceptable as a nicotine patch for smokers or an appetite suppressant for dieters.

Until then, there are still the traditional ways to make physical activity more palatable even for the most confirmed couch potato. Try these tips that will help you change the way you think about exercise.

Transforming Your Attitude about Exercise

1. Congratulate yourself.

Do you criticize yourself for being out of shape when you feel short of breath or sore after a visit to the gym? Take a page from athletes who welcome those kinds of physical sensations as proof they're growing stronger and faster.

2. Focus on results.

Keep your motivation in mind. Maybe you want to lose weight or reduce your risk of heart disease.

3. Maintain a log.

Track your progress. Putting your program down in writing will make it easier to see how you're advancing.

4. Find a buddy.

Working out with a friend or signing up for an exercise class can be more fun than going solo. You'll look forward to your time together.

5. Form a habit.

Exercise is easier when it's automatic. If you go for a run each morning, you'll find yourself putting on your sneakers without even having to think about it.

6. Change your self-talk.

Telling yourself that you dislike push-ups just reinforces the discomfort. Cheer yourself on instead. Celebrate your accomplishments like losing 5 pounds or moving up to an advanced Pilate's class.

7. Be patient.

It may take several weeks to see any visible results. Hang in there so you can reap the rewards of your efforts.

Working Out at Your Own Pace

1. Respect your limits.

Pushing yourself too hard can make you want to give up. It also increases your risk of injury. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about your individual condition.

2. Take a walk.

Walking is safe and effective for most adults. Start out with short distances, and gradually increase your time and pace.

3. Jump in the pool.

Low-impact water exercises can be a healthy alternative for seniors or anyone who needs to protect their joints. If you have trouble finding a community pool, ask a local hotel if they offer gym memberships to non-guests.

4. Lean back.

If you prefer dry land, how about pedaling on a recumbent bicycle? You'll condition your heart without taxing your lower back and knees.

5. Count daily activities.

Other kinds of movement qualify as exercise. You can burn calories and tone your muscles while you play with your kids and clean your house.

6. Adjust your schedule.

You probably have certain times of day when you're most productive. If your energy flags after work, lift weights in the morning or at lunch time.

7. Monitor yourself.

Health experts agree that most adults can accurately judge their heart rate and level of exertion based on signs like breathing, sweating, and muscle fatigue. If you like using the latest gadgets, you can also buy a fitness tracker to help you decide whether you need to slow down or challenge yourself more.

It's much easier to stick to an exercise program when you learn to like physical activity. Starting out gradually and thinking positive will help you to fulfill your workout resolutions so you can stay in top condition.

New Fitness Trends That Will Surprise You

If you're trying to keep up with the latest fitness trends, then you may feel overwhelmed. It's not easy to track all of the hottest fads in the exercise industry, but the following trends are worth following.

The latest fitness trends may even give you a whole new way to look at exercise:

1. Aerial exercises.

One of the hottest trends in the industry is aerial exercises. They're also called trapeze exercises and require that you go to a gym.

* If you've ever been to a performance of flying acrobats, you may be surprised to learn that you can study the same skills at a local gym and take classes. Aerial and trapeze classes will teach you the basics or advanced skills.

* The gyms are equipped with padded floors and have plenty of trainers, so you won't get hurt.

* You'll use bars, ropes, and scarves to fly through the air.

* This is a fun workout that actually burns a lot of calories and makes you use all of your muscles.

2. High altitude exercises.

Being at a high altitude creates a unique exercise experience for your entire body.

* You may not be aware of the latest trend to use high altitudes to work out.

* If you don't live in a high-altitude area such as Denver, then you'll have to search for a specialty gym that offers this type of exercise.

* Specialty gyms that have high altitude workouts provide equipment and other items to change the oxygen levels. This gives your body the chance to exercise with less oxygen, so you build endurance.

3. Parkour.

Parkour is a unique workout that is often compared to playing on the playground or a kid's gym. Parkour is focused on having fun while you exercise.

* You get to run, jump, swing, and walk through different obstacles. You can jump over blocks or play on the monkey bars.

* This exercise trend reminds people of their younger days and makes them feel like kids again.

4. Hot Pilates.

This new trend refers to doing Pilates in a heated studio. Pilates is already an intense workout that uses special equipment to tone and move your muscles. However, the addition of heat makes it even more difficult.

* The heat is supposed to loosen your muscles.

* Hot Pilates is designed to burn calories while you tone your entire body. The goal is to look lean and lose fat.

5. Custom online training.

The growth of the internet has touched the fitness industry, and one of the hottest trends is custom online training.

* This type of training gives you access to one or more fitness experts who work with you on an individual level. They design and tweak your entire workout routine based on what you want to accomplish and what your body needs. You can sign up for daily or weekly sessions.

* The personal approach has been used in gyms before. Now, it's moved online, so you don't have to drive or walk to another location to get help.

* Online training gives you more control and lets you work out from your home.

* It also gives you more choices since you get to pick a trainer from a larger pool instead of the ones that are hired by your local gym.

The fitness industry is constantly coming up with new ideas to make exercise more fun and unique. Consider adjusting your routine to incorporate one or more of these new trends.

And if you currently don't have an exercise regimen, these ideas provide you with the perfect opportunity to start a fun and healthy new hobby today!

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