Overcoming Fitness Anxiety

How is your motivation when it comes to working out? If you have been paying for a gym pass
that you rarely use or a membership to a health club that is buried in your wallet somewhere,
you are not alone. One of the biggest wastes of money that people report is their gym or
health club pass because of anxiety over exercise. Here are some strategies to overcome
your fitness anxiety:

1. Reconsider the term “exercise”. If just the word exercise makes you nervous, then
maybe you need to redefine this term. If you equate exercise with a gym or anything that you
feel as negative, then redefine the term. Exercise doesn’t have to mean hours inside a stuffy
gym – think of it as merely moving your body. Walk with a friend, go ice skating, play with your
kids, or mow the lawn.

2. Educate yourself. People often feel anxiety about working out because they don’t know
what they are doing. If you don’t know how to work the machines at the gym you are probably
going to avoid them because you don’t want to look stupid trying to figure them out. Most
gyms will give you a free overview of the gym and they should have experienced staff who are
available to show you how to work the machines.

3. Find the root of your anxiety. If you are anxious about exercise, figure out why. Are you
holding onto your old unhealthy habits as a crutch? Do you dislike working out in front of
people and therefore avoid gyms? Whatever you anxiety stems from, there is a solution. Get
to know yourself and what triggers you and you can overcome these obstacles.
No matter what your life situation, exercise will benefit you both mentally and physically if you
can get over your fitness fears. Finding what works for you is important and once you develop
a routine that you are comfortable…

* Excerpt from Easy Weight Loss. A Free E-Book. Download it today from AstroNutrition.com/blog!

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October 7, 2010 • Posted in: Diet Reviews

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