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When I'M Just Too Tired To Exercise

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When I think I'm just too tired to exercise, I commit to do 10 minutes of light exercise. If I'm tired after 10 minutes, I'm allowed to quit. But 95%+ percent of the time I feel better after 10 minutes and go on to get a good workout.

- Submitted by SLENDERELLA61 3/25/2010 in Exercise | 11 Comments

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JOYINKY 4/2/2010 7:14:00 AM

Yes, yes, yes! This works! I know I can handle anything for 10 minutes; if after that I still don't want to--I probably shouldn't be. That's only happened a couple of times over the years.

RAINBOWMF 3/27/2010 10:12:00 AM

Nothing but the truth! Works every time!

SUNNYDAYZ4ME 3/26/2010 9:04:00 PM

Im the exact same way.....once you get moving...you feel better. Good post

1LAZYCOOK 3/31/2013 12:30:00 PM

I have started doing more exercise at home and will sometimes just do a few minutes at a time. 60 jumping jacks here, 30 squats there, put on some music and "dance" around there....then it all adds up to not doing nothing!

METAMORPH2010 11/15/2011 4:05:00 AM

I use that technique with so many other things in my life -- e.g., cleaning my kitchen, sorting papers, getting music practising done. I tend to think of "exercise" as going to the gym or the pool, but why not 10 minutes at home? It's a lot better than nothing! Thanks!

CHAKRATEEZE 5/16/2010 9:42:00 AM

Makes a lot of sense!

ROBKIM1 4/16/2010 9:17:00 AM

I love this, I need to give it a try. Thanks

MOMM4LIFE 4/2/2010 6:12:00 AM

NIce to hear others use the same method...

VHALL89 3/28/2010 11:22:00 AM

Great idea!

TXGRANDMA 3/27/2010 4:11:00 PM

This really encouraged me! I do the same thing. I think, just for 10 minutes, and then I go on and end up doing it longer! I like working with my horses. THANKS!

JEANIEMARIE1946 3/26/2010 8:33:00 PM

Great idea - I will give it a try.

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