{"id":6727,"date":"2023-05-08T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=6727"},"modified":"2023-05-11T17:26:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T16:26:04","slug":"move-overcome-your-exercise-barriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/move-overcome-your-exercise-barriers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 sneaky activity stoppers \u2013 and how to overcome them\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever seen someone jog past your window and thought, \u2018That\u2019ll never be me\u2019? Or watched your kids swimming and wished you felt confident enough to splash around with them? Lots of things can stop us from moving more, but it\u2019s completely possible to tackle these obstacles and enjoy an active lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slimming World\u2019s Body Magic programme<\/a> is based on the psychology of exercise. Wherever you\u2019re starting from, we\u2019ll help you overcome your barriers and enjoy getting moving \u2013 until physical activity becomes a natural part of life that you\u2019ll never want to give up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fitness blocker #1: \u201cI weigh too much for anything to make a difference\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t take long to begin feeling the benefits of moving more. Just getting started is fantastic and a brilliant first step you\u2019ll feel good about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s most important for building an active habit is how regularly you do it, so choose something that\u2019s at a realistic level for you, to help you keep it up. Water-based exercise and stationary cycling can be great if you find other activities uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE FOR MEMBERS: Our <\/strong>expert activity guides<\/strong><\/a> will help you find a workout you really enjoy and show you how to get started today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitness blocker #2: \u201cThere\u2019s not enough time in my day around the kids\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re all so busy these days, which is why an activity that fits into your daily routine will be much easier to stick to. Rather than choosing between fitness and family time, you could combine them \u2013 maybe playing outdoors together or dancing around to their favourite music videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE ON THE BLOG: <\/strong>Our half-term activity ideas are a fantastic way to move more with the family<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Fitness blocker #3: \u201cI feel too self-conscious to exercise in public\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Worrying about how you look is totally understandable, especially if you\u2019re new to fitness or don\u2019t feel confident. There are lots of ways to move more in the privacy of your own home, though \u2013 from vigorous vacuuming and walking up and down the stairs to online workouts. You could also buddy up with a supportive friend or family member to boost your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE FOR MEMBERS: You\u2019ve got exclusive access to <\/strong>more than 60 activity videos<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 suitable for all fitness levels and covering an exciting range of styles \u2013 on our website and app.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitness blocker #4: \u201cI just can\u2019t seem to get motivated\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal to find the first step the hardest \u2013 suddenly absolutely anything can seem more important than doing some exercise! Perhaps ask your friends or family to join you so you can encourage each other to get going. The activity tracker on the Slimming World app is a brilliant motivator, too, as you can see just how much you\u2019re doing and chart your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE FOR MEMBERS: <\/strong>Connect your fitness tracker to the Slimming World Planner<\/strong><\/a> to effortlessly track your activity achievements \u2013 and earn your Body Magic awards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitness blocker #5: \u201cExercise is soooo boring\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re definitely not alone here. But the great thing is there are so many different activities to try. Maybe you hate jogging or find the gym dull? Consider swimming, yoga or a dance class instead. There are lots of options for sneaking more activity into your everyday life, too, such as taking the stairs instead of the lift or getting off the bus one stop early and walking a little further. Make just a few easy tweaks to your routine and you\u2019ll soon be exercising without even realising it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slimming World member Ashli Sterling, who features in our main image above, used to find exercise too difficult to enjoy. With Slimming World support, she lost 3\u00bdst and discovered a new passion…  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI never thought I\u2019d be the sort of person who actually enjoys exercise \u2013 even walking the dog felt like a chore. Then I discovered Body Magic and gradually built up to an active lifestyle. Now I love every second of my active new life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE ON THE BLOG: <\/strong>Four fun challenges that make it easy to up your activity \u2013 almost without noticing! <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build active habits, at your own pace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re already active or you\u2019re looking for support to get started, Slimming World\u2019s physical activity programme meets you where you are right now. As a member, you\u2019ll also enjoy access to our full get-fit tool kit, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n