What's Stopping You From Exercising?

Um, you’re going to hate us, ’cause now you have nada reason to say no to a gym session.

We’d love to be in shape, but the thought of getting up at 6am to hit the gym or fitting in an hour-long session after a chaotic day in the office can defer the best of us from exercising. So we’ve put together a list of the most common gym excuses, with expert advice (read: To give you a much-needed kick in the butt) to help you overcome your fear of getting fit!

GETTING STARTED

EXCUSE “I’VE NEVER WORKED OUT PROPERLY BEFORE!”

Whenever you start a new fitness program, you’ll find it difficult at first (cue leg cramps, the non-stop wheezing and your brain telling you to give up on life after just 10 minutes). But don’t let that put you off. “Muscles that aren’t used to being worked feel sore, and you often feel worse before you feel better,” says Dr Jessica Wilson, a Sydney-based general practitioner. “Remember, you’re more prone to injuries if you do too much too quickly.”