| 10. Apathy — "Don't care to" |
PT-Connections Response:
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Everyone should care — their quality of life may depend on it. |
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| 9. Lack of understanding of the benefits —
"Low Priority" |
PT-Connections Response:
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With a little understanding and education from a qualified health professional exercise can become a "High Priority" in your daily life.
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| 8. Embarassment — Social Discomfort |
PT-Connections Response:
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Functional exercises can be done alone at home to avoid embarassment or find a good friend to be your "exercise buddy".
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| 7. Injury/Health Problems — Chronic Physcial
Discomfort |
PT-Connections Response:
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Functional exercises are always meant to prevent injuries (see section on functional exercise guidelines). Get clearance from your physician before starting an exercise program and seek a qualified physical therapist to assist with any chronic pain problems.
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| 6. "Boredom" — Lack of variety |
PT-Connections Response:
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The functional exercises provided on this site are just a sample of the limitless variety of safe and fun exercises that can be performed.
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| 5. Distance — Inconvenience |
PT-Connections Response:
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No travel required and no inconvenience by working out in the comfort of your home.
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| 4. Expense of equipment, clothes, membership |
PT-Connections Response:
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No equipment necessary, bodyweight exercises are ideal for natural movement. No gym membership needed for home exercises. Wear any comfortable clothing you already own.
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| 3. Discouraging — Not enjoyable — Bad
experience with Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) |
PT-Connections Response:
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Find an encouraging exercise partner or hire a motivating personal trainer/physical therapist to encourage and motivate. These exercises are enjoyable because they are easy to do and can be individual. Always start gradually to decrease potential soreness.
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| 2. No Energy — "I'm too tired" —
Lack of discipline — "Too hard... there's got to be an
easier way!" |
PT-Connections Response:
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The exercises will energize you and prevent tiredness. Discipline comes with having a fun, simple, and functional exercise program that you will want to do. The functional exercise program is easy for almost anyone.
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And the #1 reason (drum roll)......
| 1. "No time in my busy schedule." |
PT-Connections Response:
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These exercises require minimal time commitment for maximal therapeutic benefit. You will find time to do these movements because they are fun and effective.
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This list of Top 10 reasons people don't exercise (source: The American
Institute of Reboundology, Inc 1999) is commented on by Physical Therapy
Connections therapist Chad Clark. |
