ANNIE DEADMAN IS HERE TO HELP YOU, THE EASY WAY!
How to stop the excuses
There is, and I quote ‘…overwhelming evidence that lifelong exercise is associated with a longer health span, delaying the onset of 40 chronic diseases or conditions’. So if it’s not in your life by now, it should be.
If, however, you lump exercise in the same camp as other familiar daily grinds like unstacking the dishwasher, putting the recycling out and supervising maths homework, then we must do something to change that.
There’s a common misconception that exercise has to be really tough for you to benefit from it. So if you’re constantly trying to swerve it, chances are you’ve chosen a mode of movement that you just don’t like – which is madness. Something so empowering, revitalising and endorphin-rich as exercise should be a treat. So, girls, no more excuses – let’s find your mojo, shake it off and bring it out to play.
1 First, put away Instagram. Watching others lift, push, pull and throw may mess with your head. You do you.
2 Pick your level, something achievable and, dare I say, fun. It doesn’t have to be a group class or an intimidating session in the gym. A daily brisk walk catching up on podcasts or audiobooks is the carrot I dangle myself most days.
3 Find a fitness buddy. They’ll keep you on your toes and accountable – no backing out at the last minute.
4 Tell yourself you DO have time. Everyone has time. Make yourself an exercise snack of 10 minutes or less – 10 squats, 10 push-ups on your knees, 10 jumping jacks. Then 8, 6, 4 and 2. Finished! Is it worth it? Of course it is. T
