The Best, Worst Excuses For Skipping The Gym

We get it. Going to the gym with our busy lifestyles is tough! And all of us make the occasional excuse. But when you win a creative writing contest for your elaborate excuses, you’ve officially got a problem. Here are 10 gym excuses we’ve heard a time or two. Any of them sound familiar?

1. It’s raining
2. I’m sore and recuperating from last week’s session
3. I cut my finger and I don’t want it to get infected
4. My gym clothes are dirty
5. I just did my hair so I don’t want to sweat
6. I skipped the cupcakes at work today, so I’m good, right?
7. I’m tired
8. It’s a little too cold out or it’s a little too hot out
9. I’m hungry, and shouldn’t I wait 30 minutes after eating before exercising?
10. Just got a mani-pedi and my polish is still wet

Exercise is the key to a happy, healthy lifestyle.

Now that we’ve cleansed our souls of excuses, here are a few of the lesser known reasons to hit the gym:

• The gym gives your brain a boost – Studies suggest that exercise enhances memory and boosts cognitive function.
• Working out will spark inspiration – Regular exercise positively increases creativity, which means you can bring more imagination to your job and your life in general.
• Exercise will jumpstart your morning – Hitting the gym early gives you an energy boost and improves your mood.
• You’ll sleep better – Exercise tires the body naturally without resorting to sleep aids to get a good night’s sleep. Better sleep can improve your relationships and work life.
• You’ll be less stressed – Sometimes it’s stressful just to get to the gym. Overcoming any anxiety about being seen at the gym or not being in shape will be rewarded tenfold when you start feeling fitter, happier, more confident and more in charge of your health as a result.