5 Reasons You Quit Working Out and 5 Reasons to Start Back

By Jessica Kane

It may seem like every year, you are making the same old commitment, and every year, you are struggling to keep it. With the advent of the New Year, you might have submitted yourself to a New Year's resolution to establish a workout routine. But perhaps you are already reporting that you have not been able to keep your resolution. Perhaps you already quit the gym. There are a number of factors to this that you should consider. People make commitments for a lot of reasons and they quit those commitments for a lot of reasons. There are underlying psychological motivations that keep people from going to the gym, and often, they are simple.

5 Reasons You Quit Working Out

1 - You felt self conscious.

Sometimes when an individual goes to the gym for the first time, they will be overwhelmed by all of the machines. They do not know which one they are supposed to use or even how to use it. It can be rather embarrassing to sit on a machine and to use it improperly. You might also be a little self-conscious because all of the people there are fit and in shape, and you might not be. Of course, the very reason that you are at the gym is to develop a more fit physique. Also, the internet is a great resource. When you go home, you could just do a little research about the equipment.

2 - You had false expectations.

People sometimes go to the gym hoping that they would have a certain type of workout equipment. When they do not have it, they are discouraged and use that as an excuse to quit. Worse still will be when people say that if only they had access to an indoor pool or some sort of tech. Well, having that tech may be helpful, but you will still have to exert yourself and it will still be exhausting. You will still have to come up with excuses even if you had that tech.

3 - You kept telling yourself that it was okay to skip just one day.

A lot of procrastinators are familiar with this sort of behavior. It can set a dangerous precedent. After all, you could say that every day. You could eat one high calorie cheeseburger every day, and say "It's just one..." But before you know it, you are suddenly obese. Similarly, skipping one day over and over again eventually leads your gym life dying a slow death.

4 - The employees were rude.

While it is certainly an unpleasant experience when somebody is rude, if you use that as an excuse to stop going to the gym, then it is just an excuse. How long do you spend with the gym employees? They usually just scan your card and you walk passed them. They are probably not too big of a nuisance and if they are, you could always just tell their boss. Either way, allowing a rude employee to dictate your physical health is probably not the wisest approach and is probably just an excuse.

5 - You are not internally motivated.

You need to ask yourself what is drawing you to the gym. What are you getting out of it? Is your motivation drawn internally? Are you going to the gym so that you can feel better and that you can live a longer and more healthy life? If you are motivated for some other reason, like peer pressure or something external, you will not be properly motivated.

5 Reasons For You To Start Back

1 - You desire self-control.

You tell yourself that you are not going to have one of the donuts that your coworker brought in. But then you do anyway, and you regret it afterwards. Why did you do that? The temptation was just so powerful that you could not resist it. People who have willpower are focused on what they truly want rather than what their immediate desires are.

2 - It alleviates anger.

Perhaps the reason that you stopped going to the gym was that it was a frustrating experience. You could not bring yourself to work out every day and it was burdensome to spend so much time there. But going to the gym will actually reduce stress. During periods of exertion, endorphins are released in your brain and you will feel happier. That is not a coincidence. It is a direct result of exercise. That is why many people who have a workout pattern are content with their life.

3 - You can make it a social engagement.

There are not many opportunities in life when you get to spend time with your friends. Going to the gym can be an excellent social engagement. That will also prevent any slacking. If a group is going to the gym, it will be rather difficult to make up some lame excuse about why you cannot go. You could have a pact that you will encourage each other.

4 - Confidence.

Confidence is important in your professional life and in your social life. If you are single, you might not have the confidence to meet people. If you are unemployed, you need to exhibit confidence in your interviews. Confidence can be fostered when you take pride in your appearance. If you go to the gym on a regular basis, you will begin to look better and develop more confidence. Confidence fuels success.

5 - Sleep better.

Many people do not do much that is exerting throughout the day. Even if you work on your feet all day, you are probably not running and lifting. So, when you lay down, you might not feel as tired as you should. Exercise will provide natural exhaustion without resorting to pharmaceuticals. It is the most natural way to become tired enough to get to sleep.

Jessica Kane is a professional blogger who is trying to be healthier this year. She currently writes for AEDs Today, where aeds are for sale including models like Lifepak 1000 and Lifepak 15.

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