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Does Exercise Have to be Hateful and Unpleasant?
No, exercise does not have to be unpleasant. There are plenty of fun options.
It’s a universal truth that we all need to exercise.
Bodies are not meant to be stagnant and unmoving. They are designed to change over time — but also require movement to draw in more oxygen and get the blood flowing.
I am not going to go into human physiology and such, here. That’s not my wheelhouse. But I do know, first-hand, the effect of exercise on the body.
People who don’t do at least some form of exercise tend to be unwell. They struggle, may or may not have weight issues, and no exercise doesn’t just impact us physically. It will also affect your mental, emotional, and spiritual health, too.
Some people see or hear the word “exercise” and immediately cringe. Thoughts of treadmills, elliptical machines, and barbells elicit painful, hateful images.
But the truth is that exercise doesn’t need to be hateful, painful, or unpleasant. And a little on a regular basis goes a long way.
The frustration of the gym
I’ve done the gym thing. For a few years, I was really good about spending an hour a day at the gym.
