Well I'm finally back after a short break last week and now we will move right into our next ridiculous excuse for not working out.   I would have to say that this is my personal favorite and obviously by far the favorite for so many to use.  #4. I can't afford it, Working out is just too expensive "yeah you heard it right that the very country (USA) notoriously known for overspending on unnecessary purchases, highest debt-to-income ratio, and a pure all out massively consumer based society has actually stooped so low as to utter the very words, "I can't afford it".   As I always say "people are going spend money on what's most important to them and that's exactly why barbers, hairstylists, car dealers, retail clothing, and shoe stores are doing so well.   So if you want to see a person go into excuse mode really quick, then just offer them a fitness program where change is required.  In a previous article that I wrote entitled "PAY NOW OR PAY LATER" I pointed out that perhaps the hard earned money that one may achieve will soon be put to use for medical purposes in attempt to salvage and/or repair what's left of a detoriorated body and overall health.  Lets be really honest here and admit that too many times fitness has been put on the back burner(for some financial reason) just to have the very same person spend an equal to or larger amount on something else that adds no value whatsoer to their life.  The good thing is that there are many options as to the type of programs and/or services a person can choose from.   So my advice to you is to pick one  to get started ASAP and realize that time is money and money is time and that we cannot afford to waste either of them.  Thanks for reading!

Now that we've covered both the #1 and #2 excuses for not working out let's move on to the next at at #3. But... I have kids.  Well let me start off by saying "Oh really Now" and the rest of this overpopulated world doesn't?  As a proud parent of 3 and being a full-time business owner with 20+ regular clients and a mortgage to pay I could also but would never even dare use such bologna as to why I won't take care of my own body.  If you noticed I didn't say can't, but I said won't because that's what the problem really boils down to in this instance.  The worse part about the "I have Kids" thing is that most people don't even use that would be workout time to be with their kids anyway, and for those who do (or claim to) dedicate every waking moment to their children, then I'm sure  you're spending time taking them to and/or are watching them be involved in activities with some degree of physical demand.  Well I say join them since the time is going to go by anyway, and especially during those times where nothing else is vying for your time.  Also in the same way we all wish to lead by example for our children to see and pattern themselves after, then what better way than by Taking care of the one and only body that we've been given to dwell in on this earth.  Remember the last time you took a nap or went to sleep and the world (your kids too) survived without you?  Well your kids and this entire world will do just fine without you (for an Hour) while you go and get a quick workout in, and as well you'll be able to keep up with them a little easier and for many years to come. So if you have been and/or are still using this excuse, then let me boldy say "DENIED" and find a new one.  Thanks for reading!

Ok now that we've covered the first excuse for not working out which is being too old, it is time to move onto the next are you ready?   Let's take a close look at #2. I'm just too embarrassed to workout.  In a world where we have often mislabeled fitness minded individuals who are committed to their health and to looking their absolute best as self-absorbed, conceited, and/or utterly vain, I'd certainly say "Well isn't that the pot calling the kettle black" and I'll prove it.  Many sociological studies of human behavior refers to public embarrassment as a direct result of ones own negative self-image in which the person with the issue itself devotes an enormous amount of time to thinking of themselves only and often in most cases to the point of self-absorbance and/or vanity.  It's one thing to overly think of ones own self (positive or negative) but it's an entirely separate story to believe that others are paying such close attention to them as well, and if others were paying such close attention then wouldn't it make great sense to give people something more attractive or appealing to look at and in turn creating a healthier self image.  So for today I'm going to let the in shape individuals off the hook and simply say good job while I will tighten the reins a bit on the not so in shape folks and say "Get over yourself" drop the excuses and get it done.  To insure the proper motivation from the start don't just do it for yourself only but do it also for the loved ones in your life that you want to be around a while to see, and I guarantee you that then you will have a greater purpose beyond the selfish reasons that have thus far kept your mind on you and has held you captive as a lifelong prisoner of embarrassment.  For help getting started sign up as an email subscriber to our website at www.phenom1studio.com or email me at jj@phenom1studio.com And Once again thanks for reading and stay healthy.

I mentioned yesterday in the top 10 excuses for not working out that I would give my own personal feedback and/or remedy for each excuse one at time right?  Well here we go with excuse #1.  I'm too Old to workout.  First let me start by saying Wow!  Is that really coming out of the mouths of the vast majority of todays society?  Well as painfully sad as it is I must answer yes so therefore I will handle it promptly with great resillience and a combination of logic and science.  First of all it is a well known fact that giving the body regular exercise has many benefits in terms of slowing down the aging process by activating the very hormones that keeps one looking good and feeling younger than their current age.  It's no secret among fitness & healthcare professionals that heart disease has become the most lethal cause of premature death in our society especially among women and has been known to claim the lives of many as early as in their late 20's and early 30's.  There is also another widespread epidemic sparking major concern as people head into their early 40's, and that would be severe and rapid bone degeneration better known as Osteoperosis which has been known to be detected as early as the early to mid 30's whereas in the premature phase it's considered Osteopena.  Importantly in both the cases of Heart Disease and Osteoperosis alike, early detection and/or prevention is advised.  Please understand that a lifestyle involving a healthy workout program including resistance training and cardio both helps to build stronger bone density and fights against any rate of bone degeneration, and as well a lifestyle of healthy eating and proper nutrition that includes a regular intake of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) play a major role in protecting the heart.  Now being proven that regular exercise and a heart healthy (nutritional) diet is the best method for prevention and/or reversal of such debilitating and life threatening diseases, then allow me to end this by posing a final question.  With exercise and Nutrition being proven as the fundamental essentials for living a long and healthy life, then perhaps could it be that People really aren't too old to workout but rather they have just become to old to live?  Think About It until next time, Thanks for reading.

The day to day life as a personal trainer is a very interesting one in terms of the entertainment we're often treated to in the form of over-convincing individuals who offer great verbal creativity when defending their reasons for not working out.  Since I personally get the pleasure of hearing them all first hand (and multiple repeats) I kinda thought that it would be interesting to do about a 2 week series on the top 10 reasons (I mean excuses) and my remedies for each of them to help destroy the procrastination that they cause.  I won't put them in any particular order as they all deserve to be mentioned as well a rebutted to hopefully put them to their long awaited end.  1. I'm too Old to workout  2. I'm too embarrassed to workout  3.  But.... I have Kids  4.  I can't afford it- it's too expensive  5.  I'm too tired to workout  6.  I have no time to workout  7.  It hurts everytime I workout  8.  I have too much stress to even think about working out  9.  It's too hot or too cold or it's raining or snowing so I can't workout   10.  Plain and simple I Hate working out- Now I guess I should say etc... because there are many more than what I listed today but we will deal with those only since they seem to be the most popular of all the excuses routinely given.   Starting tomorrow I will systematically pick apart each excuse (1 by 1)and give my own personal remedies to hopefully inspire and motivate each individual to destroy and overcome this terrible self defeating behavior.