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Exercise doesn’t require a large time commitment
One of the biggest barriers to exercise is time. The exercise itself isn’t the only activity you need to account for.
Unless you have a home gym or run outside, you need to account for the time it takes to drive to and from the gym. Even if you have the luxury of a home gym, you still need to get dressed and gather any equipment you need.
While some people wing it every time they start an exercise session, others take time to devise a plan.
So, when people hear that the physical activity guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity a week (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) plus 2 days a week of strength training, they may be discouraged. That’s a lot of time to squeeze into work, family, and social commitments.
Over my 10 years in physical therapy, I have found time to be the top barrier to exercise. It doesn’t matter if I’m helping the patient develop. anew fitness routine or simply prescribing some home exercises as an adjunct to their plan of care. Lack of time is difficult to overcome.
Cost, equipment available, and comfort or knowledge about exercise are common barriers too, but finding time…