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What is the biggest fitness challenge holding people back from starting or sticking to a program?

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Angie September 22, 2015 0 Comments

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Jana Posted 0 Comments

Consistently being able to find the time to exercise.

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Hardy15 Posted 0 Comments

Having the time or making the time for themselves to exercise. I have found that even though people may have a little time for themselves, they do not want to take time from family and friends to exercise. Another reason could be financial matters.

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Christine0 Posted 0 Comments

Hi Angie,

I’m not sure there is just one reason as it varies–I think it depends on the person and the stage of change they are in… Some people are thinking about starting a program, but not really in the action stage yet. Others are in a program, but need motivation, support, and the desire to stay there. Some of the more common roadblocks could be time, money, support, desire, environmental, etc….

Many people may say time, but if you really want to do something you find the time. For others, it could be that they don’t like to exercise and need some fun, motivating ways to get movement into their day. Knowledge about what to do is another roadblock.

So many factors depending on the individual, but those are the ones I hear the most.

Christine

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Harris12 Posted 0 Comments

Their mind! Time is always the excuse behind everything, but the real obstacle here is the mind. I do not accept the excuse of not having even 90 minutes out of 168 hours (1 week).

BTW, Woodbridge VA is a great place to live!

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Nancy7 Posted 0 Comments

The excuse is often time.

The reason is more often motivation. It’s not an easy thing to change habits, and exercise is hard work.

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