Has it ever happened to that you started on a fitness regime and quit in between? Well, it is far from being anything close to complimentary, to be categorized as a ‘quitter’ but then, there is nothing to feel ashamed about as well. Studies have shown, that about 90% of the people have given up on their fitness routine at some point in their lives. Sounds absurd right? However, this is the sad truth.

The logic behind this quitting varies from person to person but there are four very common contributors to this worldwide worrisome behavioral pattern.

1. INJURIES

Injuries are one of the major setbacks when it comes to Physical Fitness. Sometimes the trauma of the pain suffered due to an injury can cause an immense psychological barrier to recovery.

Fear of pain is the most difficult hurdle to get back to a normal fitness regime and definitely needs a well-planned course of action.  Guided fitness training after injuries not only helps complete rehabilitation and healing but also helps to reinstate one’s confidence, leading to full recovery.

It is very important to choose a fitness coach with thorough knowledge about physiotherapy and mental counseling for the purpose. It is always advisable to take one small step at a time slowly towards full recovery but never to stop.

2. LACK OF TIME

According to a study conducted, ‘not enough time’ was found to be one of the top three  barriers to physical activity and exercise participation. Other top external barriers being , ‘no one to exercise with’ and ‘lack of facilities .

It is a well known fact that career goals and fitness are forever in conflict! It is very difficult to maintain regularity and juggle time for oneself in the pursuit of fulfilling several targets of life; be it education, a job or even household responsibilities. Fitness tends to take a back seat whenever there is a tight schedule. 

The one-week break gets prolonged to a vague future. Mental fatigue can be a killer when it comes to time management for Fitness in day to day life. However, the truth is, regular exercise can not only help one to overcome physical tiredness but also help to recharge the brain and inner health to a great extent. The result is better work performance and a great fit body!

3.NO RESULTS

Everyone likes positive results. It is very natural, that one would expect to see some visible difference physically, if one is investing time and energy on a fitness routine. However, same workouts need not always have the same impact on everyone. One has to understand that workouts cannot magically change everything in a short time! It needs regularity, dedication and most importantly, a strong belief in the process and the transformation happens gradually.

It is also very important that you keep a realistic fitness target and not fall for gimmicks. It is  sensible to take the help of an expert who can personally and logically guide you to achieve your fitness goals.

4. LOSING INTEREST

A majority of the fitness programs, tend to start like a wildfire and then sizzle off after a while! One of the biggest reasons behind this is monotony. Too much of the same thing do tend to lose the charm!

It is the responsibility of your fitness mentor to manipulate variations in the workout drills to make them interesting, challenging and result-oriented for you. Motivating and positive encouragement goes a long way to help someone continue fitness pursuit. Therefore, it is very important to find a fitness coach who is not just qualified to help achieve physical fitness but also boost and motivate.

Perseverance and dedication are the key elements in order achieve success in anything. It’s the same case where fitness is concerned. It is advisable to know your limits, set your goals and then choose a program very carefully. If you are unsure, take the help of an expert – infact, having a mentor to guide you can really make your fitness journey interesting, challenging and the one that you feel motivated to stick to.   There is no harm in experimenting but frequent fickleness never works in achieving anything. Remember, the well-known words, “No Pain, No Gain”! So, find time for yourself, exercise regularly for a healthy and fit body, mind and soul. “Never Give-Up”!

Have you ever quit your fitness regime ? Why?  

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