Why is exercise important?
We all know just how important it is that we keep our bodies active if we wish to live a long and healthy life, so just why do we need regular exercise anyway?
First off, let's talk about why it is mega important to pencil in bouts of exercise during the week.
Here are 3 benefits to exercise straight off the bat.
1 - improved heart and lung health (cardiovascular system)
2 - releases "feel good" chemicals in the brain
3 - fights stress, depression, anxiety and a huge list of other mental AND physical illnesses and problems. It can also help fight the symptoms of the common cold, which in this day and age is very hard to avoid!
You can also read more about the importance of exercise in another blog here.
So, now we have listed 3 of the benefits, let's take a look at 3 of the biggest reasons why people DON'T exercise:
1 - Fear of being made fun of
This is a huge problem in a lot of commercial AND private gyms these days.
With there being such a mixed variety of members, from all backgrounds and ages, there is always the thought in the back of our mind that people are staring at us for how we look or making fun of us for our lack of exercise experience.
I've even seen people leave the gym after a few days of joining due to the lack of help in using the hundreds of pieces of exercise kit laid out on gym floors these days.
Luckily for you, the Keep Fit Eat Fit formula can be practised in the comfort of your own home, office or garden!
2 - Not knowing what you are doing
Another big problem especially for new gym goers.
The lack of communication in some facilities especially amongst gym staff, coaches and members can make some newbies feel as if they are alone, and lacking the initial kick-start help needed to set someone in the right direction to achieve their goals.
This is where our approach is different.
With us you get full explanations and video assisted exercise descriptions and breakdowns ensuring you know what you are doing and more importantly WHY you are doing it.
3 - Busy busy busy!
Sometimes after a long day at work, looking after the kids or performing other daily tasks, heading down to a gym that will more than likely be packed can be daunting, especially for those just starting out.
There is no greater feeling than coming home after a long day, getting the dinner on and having an extra few minutes to get a workout done.
We specialise in this area - we show you how to fit simple exercise routines into your day without the need for a gym.
I hope you enjoyed this read, stay tuned for the next one.
Keep training hard and together let's push forward and move closer to creating a healthier and happier YOU.
For a quick intro to what to expect in from our membership videos, click on the link below for a sneak preview of one of my easy exercise routines.
